Most inkjet glossy photo paper is made from plastic coated paper. This means the back side is not printable with inkjet inks.
For a number of projects though, it would be nice to be able to print on the back of your glossy photo paper. That's why Red River Paper offers a number of glossy products that have a plain paper back side. You can print text and light graphics on this side of the paper.
We recommend printing the plain paper side first, then the glossy side.
Glossy Photo Quality
Traditional coated gloss. Single sided products have plain paper back.
Premium Gloss 120
This light weight high gloss has a plain paper back suitable for printing. Good for books, portfolios, and more.
- Surface: Mirror smooth glossy
- Paper Tone: Bold Bright White
- Paper Weight: 32lb (120gsm)
- Thickness: 5.5 mil
- Reverse Side: Plain paper
42lb. Pecos River Gloss™
Pecos is one of a kind in North America - a super smooth pigment friendly high gloss with a plain paper back.
- Surface: Smooth glossy
- Paper Tone: Bright White
- Paper Weight: 42lb (155gsm)
- Thickness: 7 mil
- Reverse Side: Plain paper
60lb. Pecos River Gloss™
Pecos is one of a kind in North America - a super smooth pigment friendly high gloss with a plain paper back.
- Surface: Smooth glossy
- Paper Tone: Bright White
- Paper Weight: 60lb (230gsm)
- Thickness: 11 mil
- Reverse Side: Plain paper
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Last updated: November 24, 2025
