Translation guide
In Japanese, 'photographic paper' is most commonly referred to as 印画紙 (いんがし). For everyday digital photo printing, 写真用紙 (しゃしんようし) is the standard term. The specific term depends on context: traditional darkroom paper vs. inkjet/laser photo paper.
The paper used in a darkroom to make prints from film negatives, coated with light-sensitive chemicals.
The standard term for light-sensitive photographic paper used in traditional darkroom printing.
I make prints on photographic paper in the darkroom.
A more explicit term, literally 'photo printing paper', sometimes used to distinguish from other types of印画紙.
This photographic paper has high contrast.
Special coated paper used in inkjet or laser printers to print photographs from digital files.
A broad term that can refer to either traditional or digital photo paper, or even paper used as a background in photography.
In many contexts, 写真用紙 can be used generically for any paper intended for photographic output, though it leans toward digital printing.
There is a wide variety of photographic paper.
While primarily traditional, it can be used in a general sense, especially in older or more technical contexts.
印画紙 (いんがし) is specifically light-sensitive paper for traditional darkroom use. 写真用紙 (しゃしんようし) is the common term for inkjet/laser photo paper. If you ask for 印画紙 at an electronics store, they may not understand; use 写真用紙 instead.
Please give me photo paper for inkjet printers.
The direct translation '写真の紙' (しゃしんのかみ) is not a standard term and may cause confusion. Use 写真用紙 or 印画紙 depending on context.
Glossy photo paper has a shine and makes photos look beautiful.
Matte photo paper has less reflection and is suitable for framing.
印画紙の保存方法に注意する。
Be careful about how you store photographic paper.