Darth - My best results with i960, oem or MIS inks has been on Costco Kirkland Glossy photo paper, Epson glossy photo paper, and Epson Matte heavy double sided paper. Canon pro paper was good also, but Costco was beautiful and much less expensive. Kodak was the pits.
Yup, I'd tend to agree... the Costco Kirkland paper is the best way to go for value and good prints. (I hope Costco is reading these forums so they know to keep stocking this stuff forever!).