Further to Geoff's comments, glossy laser printer paper is sometimes out there at an afforable price. I have an occasional lurk on ebay when my stock is running low. But (certainly with my HP), there's little or no difference in resolution between glossy paper & good quality laser paper. Even with the compatible toner I get a pleasant shiny print.
An inkjet photo printer is useful to have for real quality stuff, and it does notice - but mine sits on the shelf ignored for weeks... and sometimes I have to do a tedious jet-clean sequence when it dries up
