I have used a variety of inkjet transparencies in the past and I have to say these are some of the best I have ever used. The coated side is so invisible that it is practically transparent, unlike many well known brands where the coated side can have a slight texture or even appear slightly frosted. I always use the "Glossy Paper" setting when I want to print high quality on these things. The transparency setting is usually blurry and low resolution. I use them to make faux screens for props - flip them over, flip them over and you've got a cool looking stencil-like glossy print. too expensive - worth it.