Best Inkjet Paper for Black & White Printing
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Recommended Papers for Black & White Printing
The choice of paper for black & white printing is subjective and personal. While there are guidelines for what "looks good" with grayscales, in the end the choice depends on your likes and needs.
Red River's line of Premium Photographic inkjet media includes a number of papers popular for black & white printing. While there are no black & white specific inkjet media on the market, some are better than others at the task.
Cool vs. Warm Tone Inkjet Papers
Inkjet papers can be classified as either warm or cool tone. Cool denotes more blue cast and warm papers are yellowish. All paper is warm tone until chemical brighteners and whiteners are added to make them bluer, which the human eye perceives as bright white.
68lb. UltraPro Satin 4.0
UltraPro will capture the true depth and range of colors in your photography, and lets your inkjet printer perform to its maximum potential.
- Satin Texture: Medium
- Paper Tone: Bright White
- Paper Weight: 270gsm (68lb)
- Thickness: 10.4mil
68lb. UltraPro Gloss 2.0
68lb. UltraPro Gloss prints vibrant colors and deep blacks with any inkjet printer. 10.4mil thickness gives your prints true photo lab quality. Compatible with any inkjet printer, this paper dries instantly for immediate quality and resistance to smears.
- High gloss, smooth surface
- Acid free base stock. Coating slightly acidic. (explain this)
- There are no markings or logos on the back
- Back of this product is not printable
75lb. Arctic Polar Luster
Arctic Polar papers are the highest performance photo inkjet papers you can buy. Arctic Polar Luster is, by far, the finest luster texture paper on the market today. Its extra weight, extra thickness, and splendid "E-surface" photo texture will set your prints apart from the rest.
- Satin Texture: Deep
- Paper Tone: Bold Bright White
- Paper Weight: 290gsm (75lb)
- Thickness: 11.8mil
Aurora Art White 285
Aurora White offers the look and feel of fine art paper. This Aurora features a brighter white shade for crisp color tones, semi-smooth surface, an acid-free base stock and coating.
- 100% Cotton rag
- Cooler white tone
- Minimal OBA content
- Hot press / smooth surface
- Acid free / Lignin free
60lb. Polar Matte
This Archival Matte paper brings you professional quality in every sense of the meaning - from the coating to the base stock, Polar is the go-to photo matte when you want the best.
- our finest photo grade matte paper
- universally compatible with dye and pigment inks
- photo weight and thickness
- acid free coating and paper stock
- ultra smooth, white surface
- outstanding ink holdout for wide color gamut and sharp detail
88lb. Polar Matte
88lb. Polar Matte Magna Card Stock is the heaviest and thickest photo matte stock on the market. Polar features a beautiful soft white printing surface with outstanding ink holdout capabilities.
- 16 mil super heavy card stock
- handles extreme ink coverage with no warping
- our finest photo matte grade coating
- acid free coating and paper stock
- ultra smooth, white surface
- plain paper back
66lb. Palo Duro Satin
Warmer Tone Satin Paper
The warmer tone cousin of Arctic Polar Satin, Palo Duro is a wonderful choice for landscapes, portraits, and more.
- Satin Texture: Shallow
- Paper Tone: Warmer white
- Paper Weight: 266gsm (66lb)
- Thickness: 10.4mil
Polar Gloss Metallic 255
Polar Gloss Metallic 255 is a truly unique inkjet paper that closely matches the look of photo lab metallic prints.
- Anyone who wants the uniquely vibrant look of photo metallic
- Images featuring metal, reflections, vibrant color, HDR
- Stunning black & white photographic prints
- Any inkjet printer
Aurora Art Natural 285
Made using refined 100% cotton, Aurora Art Natural brings elegance, warmth, and nuance to your photography and art prints.
- Those seeking the "fine art" look
- Prints intended for long term display
- Landscapes, portraits, warm tone black & white, art reproduction prints
San Gabriel Baryta SemiGloss 2.0®
San Gabriel Baryta SemiGloss 2.0 offers all of the rich tonality, depth, and feel of a traditional darkroom print. The paper has a lightly textured surface, similar to a fine satin.
- The look of true fiber-based darkroom prints
- Your best work printed for sale or presentation
- Images with deep blacks and rich color
- Pro model inkjet printers that can use heavy / thick media
Blanco Matte Inkjet Canvas
Blanco Matte Canvas is a fine woven canvas specially coated for inkjet printing. The results are simply stunning with rich colors and deep blacks.
- Transforming photos into art on real canvas
- Gallery wraps and flat mounts
- Images with deep blacks and rich color
Palo Duro SoftGloss Rag®
Made from 100% cotton rag and featuring a lightly textured soft gloss surface, Palo Duro SoftGloss Rag gives you the classic look of a darkroom photographic print with the performance of modern inkjet technology.
- The look and feel of original F-Type darkroom prints
- Deep blacks, smooth gray tones, true saturated colors
- Fine photographic reproductions – for sale or for display at home
- Discerning print enthusiasts
