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A brilliant InkJet print is dependant on a handful of variables

A printer you can trust. This will most likely be an Epson or HP professional/photo level inkjet printer.
A color-calibrated monitor or screen to create or proof your artwork. This will give you the confidence to know that you are sending the proper color information to the printer.
A trusted full-color evaluation image that you can use to test and compare the accuracy and consistency of your printing setup over time.
- I like the resources at Onsight and have a high res version here.
Quality InkJet paper that is treated/designed to work with the brand of inks in your printer.
The correct installed ICC (International Color Consortium) profiles for your printer and paper. This is a key ingredient.
- Read: What is an ICC Profile and Why Should Designers/Illustrators Care About it?
The fortitude to make test prints of your illustrations that include color bars and registration marks.
- I have shared the process for this here (video upload pending) and have shared example pdf/psd here (5x5 RGB W Bleed Printing Frame.zip).
Be patient, try all the options, think like a scientist.

Epson InkJet papers

Full set of options at Presentation Paper for Work
- Legacy Paper Sample Pack is the high-end paper sample pack.
- Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte is a great all-around illustration paper
- Hot Press Bright Paper
- Cold Press Bright Paper
Epson ICC Profiles are usually installed with the Epson printer drivers.

HP InkJet papers

Red River InkJet papers

Red River has a fairly clear site: redrivercatalog.com/
- Fine Art Inkjet Paper Sample Kit is a good place to start.
- There is a Double-Sided Papers Kit at the sample kit link above. It's quite nice for books.
For Red River ICC Profiles, you can start here

Moab InkJet papers

Moab makes fantastic high-quality InkJet paper, start at moabpaper.com
- basic Sample Box is a great place to start.
- Entrada Rag is a beautiful illustration paper
For Moab ICC Profiles, you can start here

Adorama Camera: 42 W 18th St, New York, NY 10011; Large selection of papers, many brands

Blick Art Supply: 650 6th Ave, New York, NY 10011; Smaller selection of papers, Canson and Moab

B&H Camera: 420 9th Ave, New York, NY 10001; Large selection of papers, many brands

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 ==Where to shop for InkJet Printer Papers in NYC==
+; [https://www.adorama.com/ Adorama Camera]
+: [https://goo.gl/maps/MNu5PhDdUF2HNTQU8 42 W 18th St, New York, NY 10011]
+: Large selection of papers, many brands
+; [https://www.dickblick.com/ Blick Art Supply]
+: [https://goo.gl/maps/wKD8dz4JUqYxdWzE9 650 6th Ave, New York, NY 10011]
+: Smaller selection of papers, Canson and Moab
+; [https://www.bhphotovideo.com/ B&H Camera]
+: [https://g.page/CameraStoreBHPhoto?share 420 9th Ave, New York, NY 10001]
+: Large selection of papers, many brands