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Raw & Post Processing, Printing => Printing: Printers, Papers and Inks => Topic started by: Rado on February 14, 2020, 12:52:07 pm

Title: Very thin photo paper recommendations
Post by: Rado on February 14, 2020, 12:52:07 pm
I'd like to print a mock magazine with my photos on my P800. Is there any photo paper that resembles papers commercial magazines are printed on? Preferably printable on both sides but that may be asking too much. Print quality is secondary. This will just be one or two copies so going the commercial printing route makes no sense.
Title: Re: Very thin photo paper recommendations
Post by: NAwlins_Contrarian on February 14, 2020, 06:25:20 pm
The thinnest and lightest double-sided photo paper of which I'm aware is Red River Premium Matte Double-sided 32lb. / 120 gsm, whose specifications say it is 5.5 mils (0.14 mm) thick. See https://www.redrivercatalog.com/browse/32lb-premium-matte-double-sided.html (https://www.redrivercatalog.com/browse/32lb-premium-matte-double-sided.html).
Title: Re: Very thin photo paper recommendations
Post by: Rado on February 14, 2020, 07:01:36 pm
That looks promising, thanks!
Title: Re: Very thin photo paper recommendations
Post by: SharonVL on February 14, 2020, 07:57:52 pm
Quote from: Rado on February 14, 2020, 07:01:36 pm
That looks promising, thanks!

Let us know how it works out!

Sharon
Title: Re: Very thin photo paper recommendations
Post by: stockjock on February 14, 2020, 10:22:04 pm
If you are considering matte papers this stuff bunches way above its price point when it comes to gamut etc..

https://www.amazon.com/PPD-Inkjet-Double-Heavyweight-PPD047-50/dp/B004BFNZ6G

I think of it as being a fairly thin paper despite its claim of being heavyweight.  It won't have that semigloss feeling of a high end magazine but otherwise should meet your needs. 
Title: Re: Very thin photo paper recommendations
Post by: stockjock on February 14, 2020, 10:27:18 pm
And I haven't used this but it sounds like it is even thinner and assuming it prints as well as the other paper I mentioned it might be even more what you are looking for"

https://www.amazon.com/Inkjet-Double-Brochure-Paper-PPD040-50/dp/B0727TWVDV