Red River Paper Blog

UltraPro Satin, our most popular inkjet paper, is now an even better value. 8.5×11 100 packs are now only $29.99 each. Considering that the average cost of photobase luster inkjet paper is over $40 per box you can see why we’re excited to offer such a great deal. If you want to save even more, [...]

Black and White printing buffs (who own or pine for an Epson 3800) this is for you – Some time back, we linked to Eric Chan’s well organized Epson 3800 information page. He is a gray scale enthusiast, and has produced a series of GRAY CURVES for the Epson 3800 and select Red River inkjet [...]

This Wiki site is a good one-stop information center on the Canon Prograf iPF5000. The Luminous Landscape website also offers an informational page on the iPF5000. Red River Paper’s selection of inkjet media for the Canon is extensive, and covers the gamut from photo satin to 100% cotton paper. High quality, 16bit profiles for each [...]

In honor of Earth Day 2007, consider trying Red River’s GreenPix Photo Matte. GreenPix is the world’s only 100% post-consumer recycled content photo weight inkjet paper. That’s a long sentence, but the point is simple – if you want a photo weight “green” inkjet paper, then GreenPix stands alone on the planet. Give it a [...]

We have really outstanding prices on select UltraPro Gloss and Satin products. Save up to 35%! Some examples: UltraPro Satin or Gloss 8.5×11 100 sheets $20.00 (normally $31.20) UltraPro Satin or Gloss 17″ x 100′ roll $55.00 (normally $75) See the sale items, and the other great regular prices and selection now. UltraPro Satin here. [...]

You can download this PDF book for free from Canon’s website. It’s pretty exhaustive and technical, but certainly worth the effort of the 7.8 megabyte download.Canon EOS Digital Guidebook for Professionals Hat Tip: ImagingInsider.com

Dourian Art is being discontinued as of April 2007. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause to loyal Dourian buyers. This paper was made for Red River Paper by Hanhemuhle. The closest paper they make is called Photo Rag Duo. While not the exact paper, Photo Rag should be close in performance if not [...]

We’ve updated the profile starter guide for Canon and Epson printers on a PC platform. All new screen shots with Photoshop CS2 and the latest Canon drivers are featured. You can download the new guides as well as other help inkjet color management info here Look for more guides in the coming weeks including ones [...]

Interesting reading on Epson’s next-gen print head design: http://www.epson.co.jp/e/newsroom/2007/news_20070327.htm

Polar Placid profiles are now available here. These profiles cover the new 50lb. Polar Placid Lite, as well as the upcoming Polar Placid Duo and Plus papers. Polar Placid features a unique semi-matte finish. The look is similar to fine art pearl papers at a much lower price. Check back here for information on the [...]