Building on our award-winning lineup of inkjet materials, Sunset Photo Metallic Paper represents a breakthrough for inkjet photo papers. This paper enables you to create stunning prints that previously could be output only in a darkroom. The metallic, high-gloss surface on this 10-mil, 255g photo paper results in prints that are sharp, vibrant, and exceptionally rich-looking. This paper provides the perfect way to make portraits, commercial display prints, and competition prints that stand out from the others. The instant-dry, scratch-resistant surface of Sunset Photo Metallic Paper makes it practical for everyday use in busy studios.
Sunset Photo Metallic Paper is a 2011 Hot One Award winner.
Variety Is the Key for Photo Finishing Options
If you're celebrating National Photo Month along with us, now's a good time to consider all the options you have to offer a variety of photo finishes to your customers, such as canvas wraps, photo panels, self-adhesives and face-mounted acrylics, just to name a few. Canvas Wraps.
| Product Type | Inkjet Printable Media |
| Paper Weight | 255 gsm |
| Thickness | 10 mil |
| Applications - Media | Trade Show Graphics |
| Interior Décor | |
| Fine Art | |
| Photographs | |
| POP/ Indoor Signage | |
| Finish | Metallic |
| Gloss | |
| Ink Type | Aqueous |
| Media Type | Photo Paper |
| Properties | Description |
| Material | Resin-coated (RC) photo paper |
| Gauge | 10 mils |
| Basis Weight | 255g |
| ISO Brightness | 78 |
| Opacity | 97% |
| Gloss Level @ 75° | 62 |
| Surface Finish | High-gloss, metallic |
| Printer/Ink Compatibility | Compatible with all thermal and piezo inkjet printers using water-based dye and pigment-based inks. |
| Imaging Side | Material is packaged with printable side facing up. Printable surface can be identified by a slight tackiness. |
| Software Settings | The coating on this product is engineered for better than 300% ink coverage. A photo luster, satin or semi-gloss setting is the recommended starting point. However, we recommend a custom ICC profile for optimal results. Please refer to www.lexjet.com for starting-point ICC profiles for some printers. |
| Finishing/Post Processing | For image stability and permanence it is always recommended that you protect the printed side. This can be done by mounting under glass, clear coating, photographic sleeves or laminating. |
| Light Fastness | The fading time of inkjet ink is a direct result of the inks that you choose to use and the environment where the print is displayed. Contact the ink manufacturer for light-fastness data. |
| Optimal Print Environment | 72° F (22° C), 50% R.H |
| Optimal Service Environment | For printing: 60° - 80° F, 50% Relative Humidity. |
| Handling Recommendations | Due to the absorptive nature of the coating, you should avoid touching the coated surface. It's always recommended that cotton gloves be used when handling inkjet coated materials. Rolls of LexJet film are supplied with the coated side facing out. |
| Service Temp. Range | -40° to 176° F (-40° C to 80° C). |
| Ideal Storage Conditions | 70° F (21° C), 50% R.H. (a controlled environment is recommended); store in original packaging. |
| Shelf Life | 1 year from the LexJet ship date when stored in proper conditions. |
17 in x 100 ft - 1 Roll (3 in Core) 
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