Papers with the Archival designtation can take many forms. They can be glossy, matte, canvas, or an artistic product. These papers are acid free, lignin free and can be made of virgin tree fiber (alpha cellulose) or 25-100% cotton rag. They are likely to have optical or fluorescent brightening agents (OBAs) - chemicals that make the paper appear brighter white. Presence of OBAs does not indicate your image will fade faster. It does predict a slow change in the white point of your paper, especially if it is displayed without UV filter glass or acrylic.
Archival Grade Summary
Numerous papers - made from tree or cotton content
Acid and lignin free base stock
Inkjet coating layer acid free
Can have OBAs in the base or the coating
Photobase Coating Acidity
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.
96lb. Pecos Gloss Greeting Cards Details & Information
Description
Description
At 16mil thickness, 96lb. Pecos River Gloss is the heaviest and thickest photo glossy stock on the market today. Pecos is one of a kind in North America - a super smooth pigment and dye friendly high gloss with a plain paper back. This means we can score and fold it for outstanding quality photo note and greeting cards. Plain paper on the back means you can print text and light graphics on the inside of your cards.
16mil thickness, 360gsm weight
for pigment and dye inks
plain paper back - you can print text and light graphics on this side
acid free coating and base paper
DO NOT USE in front feed printers (HP, Epson Artisan 700 800, etc.)
This paper ideal for printers with a specialty feed path intended for thick media such as Epson and Canon Pro level printers. Feed one sheet at a time. You can use it in most Epson and Canon printers that feed from a top paper tray. Read the Handling Guide for more information.
Specifications
Specifications
Weight: 96lb / 360gsm
Thickness: 16mil
Coating: Microporous photo glossy coated
Color: Bright white
Printable: Photo quality on glossy side. Back side suitable for text and light graphics
Type: Alpha-cellulose (tree fiber) and cast coated
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 with flat specialty feed: Yes
Epson that only feeds from front cassette: No
Canon with flat specialty feed: Yes
Canon that only feeds from front cassette: No
Epson with top feed tray: Yes*
Canon with top feed tray: Yes*
HP: 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.
Printer Settings
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The paper is just okay. It doesn't seem to take ink super well and prints end up a bit "muddy." My main complaint though is that the pages came quite curled and I can't get them to lay flat even with stacking weight on them for an extended period of time. I understand RRP has to cut the sheets from rolls and it's very thick and stiff, so obviously it won't immediately lay flat. But I hoped they would have done something to get them to lay flat like most of their other paper. The curled paper makes it harder for the printer to print on them, and curled prints feel cheaper to customers. I don't think I'd reorder.
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Post card paper 96lb
Jeanne Martin
12/20/2022
Perfect thickness for professional post cards . Does print beautifully on my Epson Artisan 1430 printer, but it needs a little help grabbing it . Slow process as I have to feed one at a time. I am ordering an Epson HD XP 15000 highly recommended for heavy card stock. I will let you know if it’s better
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The Only Greeting Card Stock I Use
Eve Nagode
10/31/2022
I prefer the 96lb. Pecos Gloss for all my greeting cards because it has a heavy professional feel. I wish I could get the 50-card box instead of paying more for two 20-card boxes.
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The best thick photo paper
Steven Gliebe
10/07/2022
This is the best thick glossy photo paper I can find. I use it just about every day. Highly recommended!
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Absolutely the best
Karen
08/05/2022
I have found my happy place. The quality of the 96 lb Pecos Gloss has changed my world. I will continue to buy more than 3 boxes!! My notebook covers are top grade now!
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Just what I was looking for
grace
07/29/2022
I have been looking for a good stock for printing postcards, and I believe I've found it! I am very happy so far with the 96 lb. Pecos Gloss 4x6. It feels pretty close to a regular commercial postcard; to me they seem a little thinner but they still do the job very well. They certainly are sturdy enough, as another reviewer has said. Have already ordered a second box. Thanks!
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stephen horwitz
07/29/2022
Incredible paper!
I use it to make books. I bind the pages with a unit from Staples.
The heavy paper is perfect for the books.
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Pleased with the results
Maciej J Makowski
07/20/2022
I wanted a gloss fold over card and ordered some of the 96lb. Pecos River Gloss. I was quite pleased with the photo prints. I would prefer a lighter stock for the fold over. The stock is great for normal post cards.
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Just the Best!
Joanne
07/03/2022
I use 96lb Peco River Gloss to make postcards. They are as sturdy as the thickest commercially printed postcards you can find in stores or online. The print quality on this cardstock is also excellent. My postcards look truly professional! This cardstock is best for making postcards. Very happy with it.
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