I am a college student and use this paper for all my printing needs. I never worry about smudges or color bleeding. It is the perfect weight for everything I need. I have to print out a lot of articles that eventually get tossed in the trash when assignments are complete and with the cost being so reasonable I am comfortable using it. It is always in stock at my local store and the quality hasn't changed in the 4 years I have been using it. I have never found discolored sheets and the quality runs through the entire ream. Great bargain.
What can you say? It's copy paper so feel good you use it because of the recycled content that saves our planet. I'd use it for everything but high-end printing.
Because I am an avid recycler I appreciate the opportunity to get their recycled paper from Staples. Will continue to purchase this product. We find it very easy to use on anything we are doing. We carry it with us where every we go. The price is also an advantage to this product. Hopefully you will find it the same way.