Polar Gloss Metallic 255 Rolls

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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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Item	Size	Count Qty.	Each	Price
1770	17"x100'	3" Core	$1.27*	$180.50
1771	24"x100'	3" Core	$1.27*	$254.95
1772	44"x100'	3" Core	$1.19*	$437.55
1773	60"x100'	3" Core	$1.19*	$596.65

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Description

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

Weight: 66lb 255gsm
Thickness: 10.4mil
Coating: Microporous inkjet
Color: Warm white
Printable: One side only - no printing on back
Type: Resin coated

Paper Weight Comparison Scale

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Polar Gloss Metallic 255 Rolls 255 GSM

75 GSM
copy paper

230 GSM photo
weight paper

360 GSM heavy
stock weight

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Polar Gloss Metallic 255 Rolls

20lb
copy paper

60lb photo
weight paper

96lb heavy
stock paper

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

Crazy paper!! Highlights look 3D...

I printed up a 13x19 on my Epson 3880 Pro (It still works!) of a Christmas Day panoramic on Bodega Head near Point Reyes National Seashore. It was a blustery, cloudy day, but at 3PM, the Sun was occasionally breaking through to hit the storm-surge waves hitting the rocks. The shadow detail was rather lost in the overall mist and spray in the air, but the Sun hitting those highlights on the crashing waves looked promising. After printing on this paper while looking at it askance in sunlight, you really do get a 3D-like shine off the image. It absolutely popped the highlights. I'm continuing to experiment. This is a FUN PAPER to work with that really revealed highlights in a new way. Love it!

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Bill Kendall - Feb 07, 2023

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Polar Gloss Metallic 255 Rolls Reviews

Rating Chart 4.9 969 Reviews

Problem with white flecks after drying print

Cathy Beck, Oct 15, 2026

Love this paper but do have a problem with white flecks appearing after allowing print to dry especially if it is a blue background. I have tried everything I can think of to keep dust off my prints but still have this problem. It hasn’t stopped me from using the paper but I have fingers crossed every time I make a print with a plain background and hope the flecks don’t appear.

The magic of metallic.

WILLIAM CARR, Oct 07, 2026

I'm A landscape/nature photographer. The prints I've sold with Red River Polar gloss face mounted to acrylic have had reactions like, "amazing depth and clarity", "stunning".

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Mickey Nolan, Oct 01, 2026

I've used Polar Gloss Metallic for years for making my cards. It adds such depth and a real pop to my artwork.

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