Abstract: An image supporting medium includes a raw base paper, and a film forming resin disposed on at least one side of the raw base paper, wherein the raw base paper is formed of fibers from between 0.5 and 3.0 mm in weighted average length. Additionally, the image supporting medium includes from between 1 and 40% filler by weight.

Abstract: An image supporting medium having improved image performance such as gloss, including a raw base paper and a film forming resin disposed on at least one side of the raw base paper.

Abstract: The present invention relates to recording sheets and methods of producing recording sheets. In one embodiment, a method for producing a print medium includes extruding a polymer to form a polymeric layer. The polymeric layer is attached to a substrate and a pattern is formed in the polymeric layer. In another embodiment, a recording sheet having a substrate and a means for reducing curl of the recording sheet is disclosed. A method for reducing curl of a recording sheet is also disclosed. The method includes providing a recording sheet having a substrate and an embossed polymeric layer attached to a surface of the substrate. A cross machine direction stiffness of the recording sheet is enhanced in order to reduce curl of the recording sheet.