Customer Reviews for Staples - 8.5" x 14" Multipurpose Paper, 20 lbs., 96 Brightness, 500/Ream, 10 Reams/Carton - White
Customer Rating
2
Unimpressive
on May 2, 2008
Posted by: Paula K.
This paper is unimpressive. The brightness varies with each package and I notice there are some wrinkles and creases at the edges of some packages causing the papers inside to wrinkle and crease at the edges. The text quality is just 'OK'. The ink bleeds easily. Again this paper is unimpressive and I strongly recommend Staples use its bright white paper in all its Copy and print centers.
We use this paper in all our printers (inkjet and laser) fax machine and copier. It looks great and very rarely jams any of the machines. The plastic packaging keeps the paper in great condition and the easy-open tab is a great feature! We stock up when it is on sale.
I tried this paper to replace that of another brand's recycled paper because it was cheaper. It isn't cheaper when you get what you pay for and this was bad. I bought a case and every ream reacted the same way. After running it double-sided through a Xerox printer/copier it curled and waved. Then I tried to use my booklet maker to fold a 7 page booklet. The paper wouldn't stay straight. It ripped easily curled up and generally tried to jam the machine about every 8-10 copies. I had to print more than usual and the booklet is for a Non-profit client so costs need to be kept down. Theirs were mine weren't as I had to waste ink and paper with multiple reprints. I will never use this paper again. Other Staples brand papers might be fine but for 11 X 17 this certainly isn't multi-useable.
This paper seems extra bright which gives nice contrast for black and white printing. I found it a bit lightweight although useable for double-sided copying. Still a good product.