Description
You asked for a smooth, top performing fine art paper and we listened! Following on the heels of the award winning Palo Duro Etching, Palo Duro Smooth Rag 310 is everything you could ask for in a heavy smooth cotton paper.
Made from 100% cotton rag, Palo Duro Smooth Rag 310 gives you the classic look of a fine photographic art print. The surface adds just the right amount of texture to your print and will not distract from the details you worked so hard to capture. This OBA-free archival paper is ideal for museum quality and conservation grade prints.
Why "Art" Paper for Photography? - For many years, cotton art papers were emulsion coated for darkroom printing. The result is sublime - an elegant surface texture and sophisticated hand-feel. With modern inkjet coating, your prints will have a powerful impact and are sure to please.
Warmer White Paper - Palo Duro Smooth is a natural white paper. This is because we do not add any chemicals that make paper look bright white. The whites of your image are going to take on an elegant, warmer look. This is a benefit for images of nature, skin tones, landscapes, rich black & whites and artwork reproductions.
Deep Blacks - You will be amazed that a matte paper can make luxurious deep blacks. The secret is a barrier coat between the paper and inkjet receiving layer. Ink stays locked into the inkjet coating and cannot sink into the paper base. The results are luxurious deep blacks.
Museum Grade - This means a museum curator would be comfortable putting this paper on display. The keys to museum quality are 100% cotton fiber, acid-free, lignin-free, and optical brightener (OBA) free.
Ideal for:
- The look and feel of original fine art or darkroom prints
- Deep blacks, smooth gray tones, true saturated colors
- Fine photographic reproductions – for sale or for display at home
- Discerning print enthusiasts
Good To Know:
- True conservation grade media – No optical brighteners , acid free, lignin free
- Warm white tone for amazing landscapes, nature, and scenes with a natural color pallet
- There are no markings or logos on the back
- Handle this fine product with care - hold by edges and use gloves.
- Download the Handling Guide to get the most from Palo Duro Smooth.
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.
Specifications
- Base Stock: 100% cotton rag content. Acid free base stock and coating. Internally buffered. No optical brighteners present. 90 brightness.
- Paper Weight: 310gsm (82lb.)
- Thickness: 18 mil
- Coated: Microporous coated one side
- Back: Printable plain paper
- Paper Tone: Natural (warmer) white
- Surface: Smooth matte
- Pigment Ink Users: This media uses Matte Black inks.
Paper Weight Comparison Scale
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Palo Duro Smooth Rag 310 310 GSM
75 GSM
copy paper
230 GSM photo
weight paper
360 GSM heavy
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Palo Duro Smooth Rag 310
20lb
copy paper
60lb photo
weight paper
96lb heavy
stock paper
Is this paper compatible with your printer's ink?
All products are compatible with aqueous inks. Not designed for solvent, latex or UV.
- Epson or Canon with specialty paper feed: Yes
- Canon or Epson pro series wide formats: Yes
- Canon or Epson with top auto-load tray: Yes*
- HP wide format: Yes
- Epson or Canon with front only feed: No
- HP desktop with front only feed: No
- Lexmark: No
- Kodak: NO
* If your printer has a specialty media path, we recommend you use it with this paper. If you only have a top paper tray, you can use this product one sheet at a time. Go to www.redriverpaper.com/feed for Help Handling and Printing with Specialty Paper Stocks.