Robs recommendation: If you have a decent camera and have spent time making art rather than "I was here" snaps, then you need the right paper and ink

Crisp and clear images without ink run or smudges

the photos are bright, colorful and sharp and the ink never runs or smudges

This paper and the Mk II and ChromaLife inks work beautifully together

It's not cheap (the ink) but you probably come way ahead of the Walmart center, at least when doing 8.5x11" prints.

For good quality, predictable results can't go wrong with Canon paper, especially on a Canon photo printer loaded with genuine Canon ink

Don't waste ink on large prints by using cheap paper.