Customer Reviews for Staples - Laser Paper, 8.5" x 11", 28 lbs., 500 Sheets/Ream, 4 Reams/Carton - Bright White
Customer Rating
5
Heavy but not too heavy
on May 19, 2014
Posted by: Paula K.
We switched to this bright white 28lb paper from a typical 20lb every day paper to print our Memorial day parade entry forms. Last year it rained (what rain in Oregon) and they barely held together. Luckily we used a laser printer instead of my little old ink jet otherwise we would have had runny ink and mooshie paper. I've notice also just the oils from your hands (even worse if you use hand lotion) will leave very noticeable marks on a 20lb paper but even a small increase in the wieght to 22lb or 24lb will look crisp and clean after multiple people handle it. So take the advise of a frugal paper snob and never scrimple on paper.
I have been through my first ream of this laser paper and find it very fine! Using this in my real estate business for flyers of homes - photos appear very nicely. I also use the front and back and the paper feeds nicely in my printer - never jamming or missing a beat. Color appears nice and I am finding that my ink cartridges go a long way in spreading out the ink. I have also used the "fast" print selection on the printer and even at this print speed - the quality isn't lost in the color. I am very happy with this paper and will continue to buy it.
I have been using this level of quality and brightness for years. You'll be happy to know that the most often comment is literally " WOW that's a really good looking report." My work is anywhere from 30 to 300-pages so it's a "no-brainer" to use this high-quality paper particularly when the HP CP2025 printer can deliver such a great printed page. Moreover it is so good you can print on both sides without any worry of bleeding or other transparency issues detracting from the pages - even with full-color photos. So its economical too. If your work is narratives or presentations with photographs - this paper should be in the tray. It delivers an experience and a perception that the work is more than just "words-on-a-page." You'll appreciate how well your communications look so much you won't want to go back to the default anytime soon.
I have used this paper for timber maps for the last three years. It is the most durable paper for the money. Not only good for lazier printers but just a good using ink jet. I would highly recommend this paper if you need to keep something presentable while taking it though the ringer. The only negative if you consider it a negative is if you need to put directly in a envelope before letting it dry. Sometimes I find that the ink smudged on the paper where I folded it. But it may just be the type of printer I used.
I hate to say I do use it in my ink jet printer and it may take an extra few seconds for the ink to set but its such a great quality I can pass on it for an ink jet paper. I own my own home business and print a lot. From buisness forms customer order forms receipts flyers and even pictures. There is always a clean print and great quality in the pictures. I also print double sided and it doesn't bleed through which is a must for me. I can't seem to find it in the case which would save some money but thats another little thing that doesn't make a difference in my choice.