Description
Polar Luster Metallic is related to Polar Gloss Metallic 255. The difference is that this paper has a luster texture similar to Arctic Polar Luster.
Your images will take on a brilliant, almost luminescent quality. Everything from airplanes to flowers will look bold, more saturated, more intense. Discover for yourself why Red River Paper's photo metallic papers are the choice of professionals and enthusiasts around the world.
Polar Luster Metallic is a truly unique inkjet paper that closely matches the look of photo lab metallic prints. Polar Luster Metallic features the same aspects as its lab equivalent - an elegant luster (E-surface) finish on a pearlescent base stock that yields an stunning iridescence in your images. It is compatible with any inkjet printer and requires no special equipment, inks, or finishing techniques to achieve the metallic effect. And for a bit of trivia, Red River Paper was the first to introduce photo metallic inkjet paper to the market in 2010.
Ideal For:
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Anyone who loves the luster texture and wants more pop in their images
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Images featuring metals, reflections, vibrant color, HDR
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Stunning black & white photographic prints
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Any inkjet printer
Good To Know:
- Pearlescent photo metallic with a luster texture
- Acid free base stock. Coating slightly acidic.
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Warm tone, low OBA paper.
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There are no markings or logos on the back
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Back of this product is not printable
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Handling guide and FAQ
Benefits
- You get the photo lab metallic look with the convenience of desktop printing
- Luster texture add a subtle elegance to your prints
- Luster texture prevents finger print and hides other signs of handling
- Everything from airplanes to flowers will look bold, more saturated, more intense
Metallic Talk - Derrick Story
Listen to Derrick Story talk about his experience with printing on Polar Luster Metallic:
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
- Surface: Luster texture (E-surface photo finish)
- Paper: Photobase base stock
- Paper Weight: 255gsm (66lb.)
- Thickness: 10.5mil
- Coating: Microporous inkjet
- Color: Pearlescent warm tone
- Printable: One side only - back side cannot be printed
Paper Weight Comparison Scale
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Polar Luster Metallic 255 255 GSM
75 GSM
copy paper
230 GSM photo
weight paper
360 GSM heavy
stock weight
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40
60
80
100
120
Polar Luster Metallic 255
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 pigment ink printers: Yes
- Canon pigment ink printers: Yes
- Epson dye ink printers Yes
- Canon due ink printers Yes
- HP:Yes
* Matte and cotton art media over 59b. may not feed consistently in Epson printers and may require some hand feeding.
* Most wide format printers - 24" and wider - do not work with sizes smaller than 8.5x11 - Card sizes under 8.5x11 are not compatible with Epson wide format printers
Use this paper for:
- High quality photo prints
- Snapshots
- Photo books
- Portfolios