Where can I find this specific type of 8.5x11 paper?

December 16, 2004 7:00 PM

Paper question. I'm looking for 8.5x11 paper that is gloss on one side and matte on the other. I asked kinkos and they said they called it CC1 and got it from xerox but I can't seem to find it. And every product I find at computer or print supplies stores have gloss but the back has a watermark or logo printed on it.

I'm printing up headshots with my acting resume on the back for an upcoming audition and i'm pricing my options.

What is the name of that paper or where can I find it online or otherwise?
posted by freudianslipper to Shopping (7 answers total)

One type is called Frio Gloss, and it's carried by Red River Paper. However, according to the specs it's "not Epson pigment ink compatible."
posted by bachelor#3 at 7:21 PM on December 16, 2004

The ampersand seems to be getting mangled in the post. Go to Red River Paper's home page and select "Glossy Inkjet Papers" from the categories and select either the 38 lb. or 55 lb. Frio Gloss.
posted by bachelor#3 at 7:26 PM on December 16, 2004

the paper that the kinko's person was talking about is C1S, coated 1 side. it's not really useful for what you're doing unless you're planning on getting an offset printer to print up more than 500 copies for you. the uncoated side is not matte coated, it's just simply uncoated. there is really nothing on the market that is matte coated on one side and gloss on the other that I'm aware of.
one (expensive) option is to get a cast coated, or enameled cover weight (maybe a C2s, coated 2 side) stock, and then get a dull or matte varnish printed on one side, that's the only way that I can think of that you would be able to get exactly what you're looking for, and you're talking about a chunk of change.
Regardless, you're not going to be able to get professional quality head shots off your home ink jet printer, no matter what the sales brochures tell you.
posted by getupandgo at 7:39 PM on December 16, 2004

Southworth makes matte/glossy inkjet paper. I bought mine at OfficeDepoMax.
posted by O9scar at 8:06 PM on December 16, 2004

I'm thinking you only need a small batch, as you mention just this one audition... but I suppose you know about quantity headshot duping places like ABC? (more).

Hammermill makes some nice heavy laser gloss papers. I have not run into any watermarks, and it feels a lot like RC photo paper.

I've found I get better results by having it run on the color machine, in "black and white" mode, whatever that means.
posted by Jack Karaoke at 9:13 PM on December 16, 2004

Response by poster: yes, a small batch around 60-100 are needed. it's one audition in front of over 60 theatres so I need enough for every casting agent/director.

thanks folks! C1S ahh!!! I definitely was not printing this at home but thought if I could find the paper and purchase it elsewhere the print job might be cheaper.

i'm counting my cents so the eventual move to seattle (where said audition is) can come easier.
posted by freudianslipper at 9:42 PM on December 16, 2004

You might try to find a printer who has an HP Indigo press. You get offset-quality prints that are affordable in short runs. Not cheap, but affordable. And C1S is a standard option. Turnaround time is pretty quick, too, since no plates are involved (The Indigo press is the mutant child of a laser printer and an offset press).
posted by jaut at 11:58 PM on December 16, 2004