resin-coated paper

Photographic paper with a fiber base material coated on both sides with a plastic resin; the plastic resin prevents the base from absorbing processing solutions and wash water. The coating on the emulsion side usually contains white pigment to form a background for the image and the coating on the reverse is usually transparent. The benefits of using resin-coated paper are a short washing time, reduced water use, and a short drying time.