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Here's where you start."> <meta itemprop="author" content="Red River Paper"> <span itemprop="publisher" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Organization"> <meta itemprop="name" content="Red River Paper"> </span> <div class="row mt-3"> <div class="col"> <section id="scotsblogger_post_section" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Article"> <h1><span itemprop="headline">The Fast & Easy Guide for Photographers</span></h1> <div id="scotsblogger-post" itemprop="articleBody"> <p>You're probably here from a web search or a friend's referral. Welcome! We are here to help and make the next few minutes — from shopping to placing your first order — both simple and rewarding.<br><br>So - Let's find the right paper for you in a hurry! We have some quick suggestions that you are going to love and then helpful shopping options if you're ready to explore. Have questions? <a href="/contact-us.html">Contact us</a> and an inkjet expert will get back quick with answers</p> <p> </p> <div class="row"> <div class="col"> <h3 id="noWorry">The No Worry Paper Choices</h3> <p>These are some of our most popular papers because of their performance and suitability to a wide range of printing needs.</p> <div class="card-deck mb-4 mt-4 clearfix"> <div class="card" style="max-width:393px;"> <div class="card-body"> <h5 class="card-title text-center mb-4"><a href="/browse/68lb-ultrapro-satin.html">68lb. UltraPro Satin 4.0</a></h5> <figure><img src="/images/rr/fast-easy-satin.jpg" alt="68lb. UltraPro Satin 4.0" data-image="sw2csbz7hyj7"></figure> <p><strong>UltraPro Satin</strong> is a true universal surface. It will capture the true depth and range of colors in your photography, and lets your inkjet printer perform to its maximum potential.</p> <ul><li><strong>Satin Texture</strong>: Medium</li><li><strong>Paper Tone</strong>: Bright white</li><li><strong>Paper Weight</strong>: 68lb (270gsm)</li><li><strong>Thickness</strong>: 10.4mil</li><li><strong>Reverse Side: </strong>Plain paper</li><li><strong>Compatible:</strong> Any inkjet printer.</li></ul> <div class="text-center"> <a href="/browse/68lb-ultrapro-satin.html" class="btn btn-warning text-uppercase text-dark" style="position: relative; top: -6px;"> <small><strong>DetailS/Order</strong></small>   <em class="fa fa-arrow-circle-right" aria-hidden="true"></em></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card" style="max-width:393px;"> <div class="card-body"> <h5 class="card-title text-center mb-4"><a href="/browse/60lb-polar-matte.html">Polar Matte</a></h5> <figure><a href="/browse/60lb-polar-matte.html"><img src="/images/rr/fast-easy-matte.jpg" alt="Polar Matte Inkjet Photo Paper" data-image="b2sbkojib4cb"></a></figure> <div class="card-text"> <p>This <strong>Archival Matte</strong> paper brings you professional quality in every sense of the meaning - from the coating to the base stock, Polar is the go-to photo matte when you want the best.</p> <ul><li><strong>Paper Tone</strong>: Bold Bright White</li><li><strong>Paper Weight</strong>: 60lb (229gsm)</li><li><strong>Thickness</strong>: 10 mil</li><li><strong>Reverse Side: </strong>Plain paper</li><li><strong>Compatible:</strong> Any inkjet printer<br></li></ul> <div class="text-center"> <a href="/browse/60lb-polar-matte.html" class="btn btn-warning text-uppercase text-dark" style="position: relative; top: -6px;"><small><strong>DetailS/Order</strong></small>   <em class="fa fa-arrow-circle-right" aria-hidden="true"></em></a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card" style="max-width:393px;"> <div class="card-body"> <h5 class="card-title text-center mb-4"><a href="/browse/66lb-polar-pearl-metallic-inkjet-photo-paper.html">Polar Gloss Metallic 255</a></h5> <figure><a href="/browse/66lb-polar-pearl-metallic-inkjet-photo-paper.html"><img src="/images/rr/fast-easy-metallic.jpg" alt="Polar Gloss Metallic 255 Inkjet Photo Paper" data-image="yp2vr8c7ab5u"></a></figure> <div class="card-text"> <p><strong>Polar Gloss Metallic</strong> features a high gloss finish and a pearlescent base stock that yields an elegant iridescence in your images and requires no special equipment, inks, or finishing techniques to achieve the metallic effect.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Surface</strong>: Pearlescent glossy finish</li><li><strong>Paper Weight</strong>: 66lb (255gsm)</li><li><strong>Thickness</strong>: 10.4 mil</li><li><strong>Reverse Side: </strong>Plain paper</li><li><strong>Compatible:</strong> Any inkjet printer</li> </ul> <div class="text-center"> <a href="/browse/66lb-polar-pearl-metallic-inkjet-photo-paper.html" class="btn btn-warning text-uppercase text-dark" style="position: relative; top: -6px;"><small><strong>DetailS/Order</strong></small>   <em class="fa fa-arrow-circle-right" aria-hidden="true"></em></a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col"> <h3 id="browseBy">Browse By...</h3> <p>Need to find a paper for a perfect landscape photo? Need a specific size? Want to make sure you get the best paper for your printer? We have several "Browse By" methods to help you locate the best match for your needs.<em></em></p> <h6><a href="/browse/">Browse by Photo Paper <em class="fa fa-arrow-circle-right" aria-hidden="true"></em></a></h6> <p>Matte? Satin? Metallic? Fine Art? We have a wide variety of paper types to fit any inkjet printing need.</p> <h6><a href="/browse/Best-Inkjet-Papers-by-Photography-Subject.html">Browse by Photo Type <em class="fa fa-arrow-circle-right" aria-hidden="true"></em></a></h6> <p>Whether you are looking to print your landscape photos, wedding, sports, architecture, whatever...match your photo subject to the best paper for the job</p> <h6><a href="/shopbypapersize.html">Browse by Paper Size <em class="fa fa-arrow-circle-right" aria-hidden="true"></em></a></h6> <p>Looking for a specific size or set of sizes. This handy path lets you quickly locate ALL our papers that match your specific size.</p> <h6><a href="/sbprinter/">Browse by Printer</a> <em class="fa fa-arrow-circle-right" aria-hidden="true"></em></h6> <p>Select your printer type and have us show you the papers that perform best with your specific printer. While almost all our papers work with any printer, some work better than others.</p> <p>P.S. You can have us "remember" your printer for when you come back.</p> <h6><a href="/sbproject/inkjet-printer-projects.html">Browse by Project</a> <em class="fa fa-arrow-circle-right" aria-hidden="true"></em></h6> <p>Find the best papers for your next project. Printing a catalog? We got it. Printing a portfolio. Of course. Scrapbooking? Natch! And many more...</p> <h6><a href="https://www.redrivercatalog.com/cardshop/scored/shopbycardsizes.html">Inkjet Greeting Cards</a> <em class="fa fa-arrow-circle-right" aria-hidden="true"></em></h6> <p>We have a whole section just for printing Inkjet Greeting Cards. From the perfect paper, to how to videos, articles and software. 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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. </p> <h5> Archival Grade Summary </h5> <ul> <li>Numerous papers - made from tree or cotton content</li> <li>Acid and lignin free base stock</li> <li>Inkjet coating layer acid free</li> <li>Can have OBAs in the base or the coating</li> </ul> </div> <div class="modal-footer"> <button type="button" class="btn btn-secondary" data-dismiss="modal">Close</button> </div> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="modal fade" id="def_grade_museum" tabindex="-1" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog" role="document"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h5 class="modal-title">Museum Grade Paper</h5> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close"> <span aria-hidden="true">×</span> </button> </div> <div class="modal-body"> <p> Papers with the museum designation make curators happy. They are made from 100% cotton rag content and have no optical brightener content. (OBA) The base stock is acid and lignin free. The coating is acid free. This type of offers the most archival option in terms of media stability over time. </p> <h5> Museum Grade Summary </h5> <ul> <li>100% cotton rag content</li> <li>Acid and lignin free base stock</li> <li>Inkjet coating layer acid free</li> <li>No OBA content</li> </ul> </div> <div class="modal-footer"> <button type="button" class="btn btn-secondary" data-dismiss="modal">Close</button> </div> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="modal fade" id="def_grade_photo" tabindex="-1" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog" role="document"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> <h5 class="modal-title h5"> Photographic Grade Paper </h5> <button type="button" class="close" data-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close"><span aria-hidden="true">×</span></button> </div> <div class="modal-body"> <p> Photo Grade products are designed to look and feel like modern photo lab paper. Most photo grade media are resin coated, which means they have a paper core covered by a thin layer of polyethelene (plastic) . Plastic gives the paper its photo feel, stability (flatness), water resistance, handling resistance, and excellent feed consistency. </p> <p> Prints on photo grade media are stable over long periods. With pigment inks in a protected environment, you can see up to 80 years on-display life. All RC papers are Photo Grade for two reasons. Plastic content is not technically archival by museum standards. Also, the inkjet coating of all RC papers is slightly acidic. It facilitates instant drying and does not actually change the stability of your inks over time. 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