It can, a little the smooth surface picks up marks more than a matte finish would. Handling prints by the edges and letting them dry fully before stacking keeps them looking their best. Behind glass in a frame, it's a non-issue.

Our glossy range runs from 180gsm up to 260gsm. Lighter weights suit everyday and high-volume printing, while heavier 240–260gsm gives a premium, lab-like feel that's better for framing and handling.

Both work framed, but glossy gives punchier colour and contrast behind glass, where glare isn't a problem. If a print will be viewed under bright light without glass, some prefer matte to cut reflections, but for framed colour photos, glossy is the popular pick.

Yes, our glossy paper is made for standard inkjet printers from all the main brands. Set your driver to a glossy photo paper mode for the best results, and remember it's for inkjet printers only, not laser.