This is another one of those situations where it is more logical to purchase the Staples product rather than the so called "name brand" I have used both the name brands and the staples multipurpose paper 8 and 1/2 by 11 ream and am extremely satisfied with the Staples brand. I have been able to use it with the same results as I get with the more expensive product and have been extremely satisfied with the results. Overall I usually always use the Staples products with extremely satisfying results and as long as they do not change will continue using them. It is disappointing when I find they no longer stock their own product and I have to switch.