ronjay Loc: york Pa.

Need some questions answered about metallic photo paper. I recently had a photo printed on kodak endura metallic paper. The results were very pleasing and i am thinking of purchasing some. HD photo printed a 8.5 x 11 photo for 2.99 free shipping

Can you use this with an hp inkjet printer.
Has anyone tried metallic paper and like it.
What brands are do most people like.
Any positive or negitive comments welcomed.

thanks much

mtbearded1 Loc: U.S.A. : Montana : Missoula

According to one website, Kodak Endura Metallic paper is "Real photo paper | Exposed with light - never sprayed with ink." The site goes on to say "Kodak Endura real photo paper (Metallic and E surface) is a media that is exposed with light and then developed in the classic silver halide process used by professional photo labs worldwide." This tells me that you won't be able to use the paper in an inkjet printer. The website I'm quoting is: http://www.realenduraphotographs.com/

Kodak's own website refers to the paper as "Professional color negative paper" and talks about using it in your "lab." This, to me, is further evidence that the paper is not designed for inkjet printers. I could be wrong--it's been known to happen before.

I like the look of metal prints I've had down by Bay Photo, and am looking for some metallic papers that I can use with my Epson printers. I'm eager to learn more from this discussion.

mtbearded1 Loc: U.S.A. : Montana : Missoula

I believe it was in an UHH post that I read about Red River Paper's Polar Pearl Metallic paper. I'm going to order a pack and see. If it's as great as I've heard, I'll no doubt get a roll of it. More on Polar Pearl Metallic here: http://www.redrivercatalog.com/browse/66lb-polar-pearl-metallic-inkjet-photo-paper.html

Phocus Loc: Lakeland, Fl

I use Inkpress Metallic Paper love the results on my Epson 4880.

ronjay Loc: york Pa.

thanks just ordered a pack of 5 glossy & pack of 5 inkpress metallic to try

billybob40

What people like is what you show them.

myts10 Loc: SE Ohio

I to use the Red River Polar Pearl Metallic paper. 8.5x11 on a Canon ink jet printer. It is great for some subjects, never tried a portrait but don't think people would look metallic. I don't do B&W but did read a review that it prints the best B&W you have ever seen. That was by a guy that has a reputation so paper companies send him there paper to test and review. How do you get that job?

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

I have used some of the Red river paper. It does work well on an inkjet. The paper is not a true metallic paper but has coatings and sheen designed to mimic the results of the metallic process. I've always thought that metallic papers work best with photos of metallic things, such as stainless steel buildings, sculptures and planes etc. Have not tried B/W but would probably look very good.

Lee S

I used Red River 66b Polar Pearl Metallic inkjet paper last week {3/15]
on an Epson 3880 and got perfect results on 11 x 17 paper of a variety
of subjects scanned from the web for my grandson's new room. I've tried
both color and B&W and think this paper makes the images pop.