Description
Heavier, thicker, more luster texture.
UltraPro Luster produces professional quality results and works with virtually any type of photographic subject. UltraPro Luster looks like traditional photo lab paper. Because it is heavier and thicker than a lab paper, your prints will feel more substantial and will resist handling wear. A relative of our best seller, UltraPro Satin, this paper features a deep luster texture to enhance your prints without being a distraction. UltraPro Luster is a brilliant bold white, which means it is particularly good at reproducing deep blacks and higher contrast. You will see a wider color gamut as well as smoother tonal transitions. Your black & white photos will be neutral and crisp.
How is this paper different than UltraPro Satin?
- Heavier - 300 gsm vs. 270 gsm
- Thicker - 11.6 mil vs. 10.4 mil
- Deeper surface texture
Ideal For
- Anyone who wants the look and feel of a professional photo lab
- Saturated colors, neutral B&W, and smooth tonal transitions
- Images with deep blacks and rich color
- Any inkjet printer
Good To Know
- Deep satin / luster finish
- Extra weight and thickness for a more substantial feel
- Acid free base stock. Coating slightly acidic
- There are no markings or logos on the back
- Back of this product is not printable
Quick Comparison of Red River Satin Papers
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Profile Note
Use the UltraPro Satin profile for your printer with this paper.
* 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
Whether called Satin, Luster, Pearl, or Silk, these names almost always refer to an E-Surface finish. Just look to the nearest photo lab print and you will most likely see this pebbled finish. The DEPTH of this surface varies from paper to paper. The more shallow the depth the less you will notice the surface on a printed image.

Close up of "e-surface" photo paper
Shallow | Medium | Deep |
66lb. Arctic Polar Satin | 68lb. UltraPro Satin
| 75lb. Arctic Polar Luster
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Reference: Epson Premium SemiGloss | Reference: Ilford Pearl | Reference: Epson Premium Luster |
Photobase resin coated (RC) inkjet papers always have a slightly acidic coating. The acid content (pH 6.8) makes instant ink drying possible. The level of acid content is not high enough to affect print stability over time.
The base stock of all Red River inkjet papers are acid free.
Specifications
- Paper: Photobase base stock
- Paper Weight: 300gsm (80lb.)
Heavy photo lab paper weight/thickness
- Thickness: 11.6mil
- Coating: Premium grade microporous coated
- Color: Brilliant bright white
- Printable: One side only - no printing on back
Profile Note
Use the UltraPro Satin profile for your printer with this paper
Will this paper work with your printer?
All products are compatible with aqueous inks. Not designed for solvent, latex or UV.
- Epson Photo (dye inks): Yes*
- Epson UltraChrome (pigment): Yes*
- Epson DuraBrite Ultra (pigment): Yes*
- Canon: Yes
- Canon Lucia (pigment): Yes
- HP: No*
* Not recommended for most HP printers except models with flat specialty media tray.
* Matte and cotton art media over 59b. may not feed consistently in Epson printers and may require some hand feeding.
* Epson 4000,6000,7000,9000,10000 series do not work with sizes smaller than 8.5x11