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Arctic Polar Luster 290

Formerly: 75lb. Arctic Polar Luster
Photo Grade Inkjet Paper
212 Reviews

Setting the bar for premium photographic inkjet paper, Arctic Polar Luster is the paper pros demand and enthusiasts deserve. Arctic Polar Luster's surface represents the true modern photographic look and feel. Its extra weight and thickness gives the assurance of a fine photographic print. The profoundly beautiful surface and state-of-the-art coating will make your photography look its best. ...continue reading below

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Arctic Polar Luster 290 Details & Information

Description

Setting the bar for premium photographic inkjet paper, Arctic Polar Luster is the paper pros demand and enthusiasts deserve. Arctic Polar Luster's surface represents the true modern photographic look and feel. Its extra weight and thickness gives the assurance of a fine photographic print. The profoundly beautiful surface and state-of-the-art coating will make your photography look its best.

Arctic Luster features a deep luster finish which offers the perfect balance between deeply saturated color and minimized gloss reflectivity. If you use pigment inks, this is especially helpful and will greatly reduce gloss differential and bronzing.

Compatible with any inkjet printer, Arctic Polar Luster fits an important niche for professional photographers. Increasingly, pros and enthusiasts require a high-end photo feel product that combines quality and consistent usability. Unlike many of the new boutique photo papers flooding the market, this Luster will feed consistently, withstand handling, show minimal fingerprinting, and offer cost savings.

Deep luster (E-surface) offers the perfect balance for pigment ink printers. You get the best of both worlds:

  1. Wonderful color saturation of a microporous paper
  2. Greatly minimized gloss differential and bronzing associated with glossy media

Thanks to the microporous layer on the top of Arctic Polar Luster, large quantities of ink (read deeply saturated hues and blacks) will dry instantly. This means no smudging and minimal fingerprint troubles.

Ideal For:
  • Those looking for the finest luster photo paper available
  • Saturated, sublime colors and stunning B&W
  • Projects that require a heavier and thicker media
  • Any inkjet printer
Good To Know:
  • Deep satin / luster finish
  • Acid free base stock. Coating slightly acidic.
  • There are no markings or logos on the back
  • Back of this product is not printable
  • Photo Grade paper.
  • Extra coating layer on back helps slow fade with dye inks
Features
  • Best available luster
  • Brilliant white paper tone
  • Elegant deep luster finish
  • Deepest blacks and wide color gamut with pigment and dye inks

Take a closer look at Arctic Polar Luster's Paper Surface

These photos are intended to give a sense of the elegant finish and lustral qualities of this paper. Note that on the scale of luster surfaces, Arctic Polar is among the deepest, similar to a benchmark product, Epson Luster. (Tap or Click to enlarge.)

Red River Paper is made by printing enthusiasts for printing enthusiasts. Whether you are a professional photographer, photographic enthusiast, designer, or business, our experts have firsthand knowledge of all our products. If you have a question, give us a ring or shoot us an email. You'll receive a lightning-fast response from an actual live human with actual real-life expertise.

* Always display inkjet prints under glass, plastic or in a book for maximum print life.
* Rolls come wound with five extra feet at no charge

Specifications
Specifications
  • Weight: 290 gsm / 75 lb.
  • Thickness: 11.8 mil
  • Surface: Luster texture
  • Printable: Photo and art quality on luster side. Not printable on the back.
  • Coating: State-of-the-art microporous coated
  • Color: Brilliant white
  • Type: Resin coated (RC) photobase
  • Back: No markings or logos
  • Optical Brighteners: Yes
  • Roll Specs
  • Core: 3"
  • Outside Diameter 17" & 24" : 5.27"
    Outside Diameter 44" : 4.33"

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Technical Specs

  • Opacity: 98
  • Whiteness: 98
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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 Wide Format (roll fed): Yes
  • HP Desktop: No

* 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
brilliant whites
love the finish on the arctic polar luster and the whites are just 'cool' enough.
JoAnn Cancro - Jan 25, 2026
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Arctic Polar Luster 290 Reviews

Rating Chart   5.0   212 Reviews

Great Stuff

jacinto zambrano, Aug 07, 2026

Ordered Arctic Polar Luster 290 to print large scale project for upcoming show Making a 9x12 ft photo installation by printing 9 40x5oinch panels to tile together and mount directly to wall. This paper has enough weight so that panels can lay flat. The color is bold and vibrant. This paper works great with my Canon 4600.


My Favorite Paper for Fine Art Reproductions

Bruce Hochstetler, Jul 11, 2026

This has become my favorite paper for reproducing vintage LP jackets and artwork. The heavy weight feels substantial, the luster finish looks professional, and colors are extremely accurate. Combined with proper color management on my Epson printer, the results are outstanding. Highly recommended for anyone who wants gallery-quality prints at home.

Excellent paper

Barry Bloom, Jun 25, 2026

This is an excellent paper for landscape - affordable - good value for your money - Epson ET-8550 profiles available which further adds to it's value - will continue to use - at the sweet spot of paper quality & price

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