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Polar Gloss Metallic 255 Rolls

Photo Grade Inkjet Paper
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Polar Gloss Metallic 255 is a truly unique inkjet paper that closely matches the look of photo lab metallic prints. Polar Gloss Metallic 255 features the same aspects as its lab equivalent - a high gloss finish and a pearlescent base stock that yields an elegant iridescence in your images. The new paper is compatible with any inkjet printer and requires no special equipment, inks, or finishing techniques to achieve the metallic effect. ...continue reading below

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Description
Description

Polar Gloss Metallic 255 is a truly unique inkjet paper that closely matches the look of photo lab metallic prints. Polar Gloss Metallic 255 features the same aspects as its lab equivalent - a high gloss finish and a pearlescent base stock that yields an elegant iridescence in your images. The new paper is compatible with any inkjet printer and requires no special equipment, inks, or finishing techniques to achieve the metallic effect.

Polar Gloss Metallic 255 is part of Red River's Polar family of products which represent the absolute state-of-the-art in photo inkjet papers.

Color profiles are available for your printer in Red River's color profile library. Read the Handling Guide and FAQ.

  • The look of photo lab metallic prints
  • Compatible with any inkjet printer
  • Low OBA paper
  • 10.4mil photo thickness
  • Warm tone for pleasing color reproduction
  • Acid free base stock. Coating slightly acidic.
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Specifications
Specifications
  • Weight: 66lb 255gsm
  • Thickness: 10.4mil
  • Coating: Microporous inkjet
  • Color: Warm white
  • Printable: One side only - no printing on back
  • Type: Resin coated
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Compatibility
Is this paper compatible with your printer's ink?

All products are compatible with aqueous inks. Not designed for solvent, latex or UV.

  • Epson - All Printers: Yes
  • Canon - All Printers: Yes
  • HP: Yes

* Matte coated and cotton papers over 60lb. may not feed consistently and may require some hand feeding.
* Many 24" and wider printers have a minimum sheet size of 8". Consult your manual before buying smaller sizes.

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Suggested Uses
Use this paper for:
  • High quality photo prints
  • Snapshots
  • Photo books
  • Portfolios
Polar pearl metalic
I have found this paper is a wonderful all around paper. I experimented with this paper doing some BW scenics and it is fabulous, so that now I use it a lot for shows etc.
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Polar Gloss Metallic 255 Rolls Reviews

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Polar Gloss Metalloic is Superb!

Charles Howse, Apr 18, 2026

I used PGM 255 17x22" to print a sunset scene of an Oregon beach (image sisze 13x19), and the print is stunning! I had earlier printed it on Epson Luster, and it lacked snap and intensity, but the RR paper made it shine! The print has received an Honorable mention ribbon at a local print competition, and I'm thrilled I used this paper. I do believe that if I had entered a larger size than the 13x19, the award would have been a higher ribbon than honorable mention. My smaller image among the larger prints on display was not as impressive as iit could have been.


Looks great

Peter DeChiaro, Apr 13, 2026

The pictures i printed with the Metallic paper really came out good. Love the way that it looks using this paper.

Milford Sound Nat'l Park, NZ

Barry Schirm, Apr 08, 2026

I used the gloss metallic paper for this one, as the metallic features gave the rocks/boulders a really nice appearance.


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