QTR-Quadtone RIP

I've bought some paper from MIS which is their Premier Art Paper Matte 
and is double sided paper. Right out of the package it is apparent that 
it has a curl in a particular direction with the longest dimension 
having the curl. If I print on the side which is crowned, I don't have 
much of a prolem with the printer head dragging across the paper and 
leaving ink smudge trails, but if I turn it over I have the print head 
striking the edges and actually breaking the edge and leaving ink 
smudge trails across the surface also.Being coated on both sides how do 
I go about removing the curl without damaging the coating? Anyone who 
has done this is welcome to respond. I really do like this paper 
because now I can finally get a good enough print on matte that I don't 
have to rely on Ilford Glossy paper for good Dmax shadows and light 
airy highlights with texture and feeling.

Your friend in Photography,

Johnny Eades