Does the kind of paper matter?

[Aganar]

I'm trying to print some inserts, but am running into trouble finding the right paper. I bought some normal, legal-sized paper for the project, but I think the paper absorbs too much ink--it bent a bit. However, I checked some local stores and nowhere carries legal-sized glossy paper, which is what I assume I should be using for the best quality paper. It seems even the places that might don't make legal-sized glossy paper that works for an inkjet printer!

What should I do?

[tiktektak]

I always use A4 photo glossy paper with 210 or 240 g/m²

[Aganar]

I actually went to a store and had them specially cut some legal-sized glossy for me. They look so much better than the regular paper!

I'm glad I waited for the glossy on some of my cases--games like Fire Emblem, Aria of Sorrow, and Super Robot Taisen deserve high-quality covers.

[service_gamer]

Hello,
I printed off some covers using standard copy paper, and while I think they look okay, I have tried to rationalize using it instead of re-printing the covers and looking for some glossy paper.  I'm just curious if anyone happens to purchase glossy paper online, and could provide a link.  I assume the glossy photo paper would be too stiff and create visible creases if bent, so I am guessing that there is some other type of glossy paper.  Any help would be great...thanks to anyone who could help!

[rwiggum]

A major problem that I have is that whenever I print covers, the colors are all faded and washed out. Will glossy paper help this? Also, where would be a good place to get it on the cheap?

[RedSwirl]

I just now tried to print off of this specially-sized glossy paper that's made for DVD inserts but could never get the sizing and positioning right.

I checked everywhere and couldn't find glossy paper anywhere and had to buy these online.

[Mike]

I've printed my covers with Matte Photo Paper.  I've used Canon branded Matte paper.  I've found that this paper provides for nice covers.  Here are some of the stats:

45 lbs
170 g/m³
Paper Model: MP-101

Typically this matte paper has one bright side an one not-so bright side.  You gotta print on the bright side for best results. 

In terms of legal size paper, I've found some for sale on the Epson website.  It is  lighter than the paper I have tried 102 g/m³/27lbs so I am not sure how the print outs would look.

Anyhow here are links to purchase:

Canada http://www.epson.ca/cgi-bin/ceStore/ProductMediaSpec.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&infoType=Overview&oid=-10394&category=Paper%20&%20Media

US
http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/ProductMediaSpec.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&infoType=Specs&oid=-10394&category=Paper+%26+Media

I find that where I live it is hard to find legal sized photo paper at the typical office supplies stores.  Has anyone been able to find a place where they sell it.

Thanks