Kodak Ultima Paper vs Epson Premium Glossy

Got 75 sheets at Sam's Club for $25, prints ok with Epson 960, but sticks to clear sheet protectors even when dry. Epson paper does not. Anybody else have this problem?

I have always found Kodak paper (Epson Printer) disappointing to say the least. The quality is not good (down-right terrigble) and even when dry? still feels tacky. This may explain why is sticks to plastic protectors.

The best paper I have found for my Epson(s) is the Ilford (comes in Pearl & Gloss), followed by Epson, then TDK. Though the TDK brightness changed 12 months ago.

Not completely the same, since I use the Canon S9000, but I found I have to allow Kodak Ultima paper extra time to dry, but afterwards it is more stable as far as lightfastness goes. Typically at least 5 minutes are needed to keep it from sticking to sheets and preferably longer. After that period the primary cause of any sticking to plastic sheet protectors is typically the resin coating.

Just my experience, your ink may have different effects

I too like Ilford, and I understand a number of other brand names are actually made by Ilford.

I've just bought some Tetenal paper on a recommendation and will try it out when I get around to it.