Ordinary inkjet paper

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I'd like recommendations for paper to use with my 900-series HP inkjet
printers for ordinary daily printouts (in other words, not photo quality).

I'm using a duplexer attachment, so opaqueness is a consideration: it's
important to not be able to see the image on the other side of the paper.

I've been using "genuine HP Color Inkjet" paper (manufactured and
distributed by Hammermill). This paper name is not available in any of
the HP driver menus that I've got: so much for compatibility. The
results are good, but I've found no water-fastness advantage.

There is an issue, however, when price is considered. Paper prices have
risen dramatically over the last year or so, and "genuine HP" paper is
way out of line when compared with the fine Hammermill 20# "Copy Plus"
paper that I use with my laser-class printer.

I think that a true 24# paper will be required in order to prevent
see-through, but I'm willing to be wrong. What can you people recommend?

Thanks.

Richard
 
Richard Steinfeld said:
I'd like recommendations for paper to use with my 900-series HP inkjet
printers for ordinary daily printouts (in other words, not photo quality).

I'm using a duplexer attachment, so opaqueness is a consideration: it's
important to not be able to see the image on the other side of the paper.

I've been using "genuine HP Color Inkjet" paper (manufactured and
distributed by Hammermill). This paper name is not available in any of the
HP driver menus that I've got: so much for compatibility. The results are
good, but I've found no water-fastness advantage.

There is an issue, however, when price is considered. Paper prices have
risen dramatically over the last year or so, and "genuine HP" paper is way
out of line when compared with the fine Hammermill 20# "Copy Plus" paper
that I use with my laser-class printer.

I think that a true 24# paper will be required in order to prevent
see-through, but I'm willing to be wrong. What can you people recommend?

Thanks.

Richard
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24# is a minimum for duplexing, I prefer 28# copy paper for that. Hammermill
sells a 28# copy that I use.

I also consider 24# as a minimum for any inkjet printing, although all the
"multi-purpose" type papers seem to be 20#. No inkjet print will be
"water-fast".
I usually look for sales at OM, OD, or Staples on their "Premium inkjet"
papers, which will be 24# and generally run close to $4-5/ream on sale.
10-ream cases can be cheaper.
 
Richard said:
I'd like recommendations for paper to use with my 900-series HP inkjet
printers for ordinary daily printouts (in other words, not photo quality).

I'm using a duplexer attachment, so opaqueness is a consideration: it's
important to not be able to see the image on the other side of the paper.

I've been using "genuine HP Color Inkjet" paper (manufactured and
distributed by Hammermill). This paper name is not available in any of
the HP driver menus that I've got: so much for compatibility. The
results are good, but I've found no water-fastness advantage.

There is an issue, however, when price is considered. Paper prices have
risen dramatically over the last year or so, and "genuine HP" paper is
way out of line when compared with the fine Hammermill 20# "Copy Plus"
paper that I use with my laser-class printer.

I think that a true 24# paper will be required in order to prevent
see-through, but I'm willing to be wrong. What can you people recommend?

Thanks.

Richard
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I have good luck with the Office Depot 24# paper for about $5.50. I
bet you would be OK with the copy paper for $3.99 since pictures are
not too important to you.
You can adjust the intensity on those printers to cut the bleed
through. some.
 
I use Hammermill Premium Inkjet in my HP990 and have no problem.  You can get it at Staples.

Richard Steinfeld wrote: I'd like recommendations for paper to use with my 900-series HP inkjet printers for ordinary daily printouts (in other words, not photo quality).

I'm using a duplexer attachment, so opaqueness is a consideration: it's important to not be able to see the image on the other side of the paper.

I've been using "genuine HP Color Inkjet" paper (manufactured and distributed by Hammermill). This paper name is not available in any of the HP driver menus that I've got: so much for compatibility. The results are good, but I've found no water-fastness advantage.

There is an issue, however, when price is considered. Paper prices have risen dramatically over the last year or so, and "genuine HP" paper is way out of line when compared with the fine Hammermill 20# "Copy Plus" paper that I use with my laser-class printer.

I think that a true 24# paper will be required in order to prevent see-through, but I'm willing to be wrong. What can you people recommend?

Thanks.

Richard
 
I'd like recommendations for paper to use with my 900-series HP inkjet
printers for ordinary daily printouts (in other words, not photo quality).

I'm using a duplexer attachment, so opaqueness is a consideration: it's
important to not be able to see the image on the other side of the paper.

I've been using "genuine HP Color Inkjet" paper (manufactured and
distributed by Hammermill). This paper name is not available in any of
the HP driver menus that I've got: so much for compatibility. The
results are good, but I've found no water-fastness advantage.

There is an issue, however, when price is considered. Paper prices have
risen dramatically over the last year or so, and "genuine HP" paper is
way out of line when compared with the fine Hammermill 20# "Copy Plus"
paper that I use with my laser-class printer.

I think that a true 24# paper will be required in order to prevent
see-through, but I'm willing to be wrong. What can you people recommend?

Thanks.

Richard
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if you want something a little heavier than standard 20-28lb inkjet
paper try HPs Everyday matte paper. Has a good weight, seems to be
about 40lbs, we use it for medical test printouts. Enough weight so
handling doesn't destroy it like lighter papers, takes color very
well. Don't use a duplexer so I don't know if it is too heavy for
that.

Tom
 
I'd like recommendations for paper to use with my 900-series HP inkjet
printers for ordinary daily printouts (in other words, not photo quality).

I'm using a duplexer attachment, so opaqueness is a consideration: it's
important to not be able to see the image on the other side of the paper.

I've been using "genuine HP Color Inkjet" paper (manufactured and
distributed by Hammermill). This paper name is not available in any of
the HP driver menus that I've got: so much for compatibility. The
results are good, but I've found no water-fastness advantage.

There is an issue, however, when price is considered. Paper prices have
risen dramatically over the last year or so, and "genuine HP" paper is
way out of line when compared with the fine Hammermill 20# "Copy Plus"
paper that I use with my laser-class printer.

I think that a true 24# paper will be required in order to prevent
see-through, but I'm willing to be wrong. What can you people recommend?

Thanks.

Richard
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Thanks for the replies, folks.

Although "all purpose" and "copy" or "laser" paper will work for
inkjets, I'm spoiled by the better resolution of text that I get with
real inkjet paper due to its coating.

The other papers have a good "tooth," the normal paper texture that's
great for holding the fused toner in the xerography-based processes. But
they're slightly blurry when it comes to my HP ink (or reasonable
facsimile).

So, I believe that what I need is non-HP inkjet paper, 24 lb. If
anything thinner will work for two-sided work, I'm all ears. I know that
Day Timers managed to offer a very thin, highly-opaque paper for their
pocket binders -- really good, expensive stuff -- but being the company
who they are, they charged blood money for it. They couldn't find any
paper to do the job, so they had to manufacture it themselves. Something
like that would be really cool.

Richard
 
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