Print quality on iP 4820 very poor on HP Brochure paper!

I'm using HP Glossy Brochure & Flyer paper to print a calendar.  The photos & graphics look dull & muddy, not the nice crisp photos I get with the same images on photo paper.  I've selected glossy photo paper as the printer menu doesn't have brochure paper on the list.  I've also tried printing with vivid color and the photos still look awful.  I have to have 2 sided paper for this.  What am I doing wrong?

Hello KellyB.
For testing purposes, please try the Photo Paper Plus Glossy II or Photo Paper Plus Semi-Gloss options to see if the quality improves.
Unfortunately, if the issue persists you may have to consider a different type of double sided paper to see if the output is better.
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