Best satin paper for Canon S9000

I really like the look of the satin papers and was wondering what is the best one to use with a Canon S9000 printer? I tried Red River and was just wondering if this is the best.

Marc Beck said:

I really like the look of the satin papers and was wondering what
is the best one to use with a Canon S9000 printer? I tried Red
River and was just wondering if this is the best.

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Office Depot also sells a Satin glossy paper that works well with Canon printers.

I liked RR too, but was disappointed in its longevity performance in tests. I switched to Ilford and never looked back.

Marc Beck said:

I really like the look of the satin papers and was wondering what
is the best one to use with a Canon S9000 printer? I tried Red
River and was just wondering if this is the best.

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Is that the Pearl paper or another one? Also, where is the best place to buy it? Thanks.

Adam2 said:

Marc Beck said:

I really like the look of the satin papers and was wondering what
is the best one to use with a Canon S9000 printer? I tried Red
River and was just wondering if this is the best.

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Which red river paper? I understand that the polar satin is a swellable polymer with similar characteristics to classic pearl without the 'pooling' problems? I use the ilford as well but do get some pooling...
Red River is my choice...

Marc Beck said:

Adam2 said:

Marc Beck said:

I really like the look of the satin papers and was wondering what
is the best one to use with a Canon S9000 printer? I tried Red
River and was just wondering if this is the best.

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NO, Red River does NOT carry ANY swellable polymer papers. I asked them specifically via e-mail a few weeks ago. If you're getting pooling with the Ilford paper, you might try using a different setting. On my i950 the 'film' setting works for me. If you're into the glossy microporous papers, Sam's Club carries the Ilford Smooth Gloss 100 pack for under $24 (plus tax.) A real steal, IMHO. My understanding is that under glass both papers perform well. In the open the swellable polymer (Classic) is best but don't get it near water or high humidity! Also it takes just a bit to dry. The micros are pretty much instantaneous but must be behind glass for longevity.

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Magic Murray said:

Which red river paper? I understand that the polar satin is a
swellable polymer with similar characteristics to classic pearl
without the 'pooling' problems? I use the ilford as well but do get
some pooling...
Red River is my choice...

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