Original HP paper is more than just paper. It is researched, developed and perfected by HP scientists over a period of years. And, all along the way, the paper is tested with Original HP inks and toner. How paper reacts to the ink or toner that is in your printer can mean the difference between average output and brilliant printing.
The scientists at HP spend up to five years developing paper formulas to work best with HP printers and HP inks and toners for the wide variety of your printing needs––from birthday photos to business brochures to greeting cards.
The beauty of details
Inspired by their pursuit of the perfect paper formula, the scientists at HP leave nothing to chance. Consider these factoids:
HP tests over 3 million sheets of HP Everyday Papers in 49 different printing devices to ensure optimum consistency and performance.
The thickness (or “caliper” for those of you paper jargon junkies) of every sheet of paper is measured to balance its optimum weight for use with specific HP printers.
HP chemists formulate special coatings for water resistance. Impressive enough, but they do this not only for the surface, but for the inside of the paper as well.
HP scientists get excited about curl tendencies, frictional qualities and electrical properties in each kind of HP paper. That’s why you never see HP papers wrinkling as the ink dries, pages sticking together as they feed through the printer or inconsistent images.
HP ColorLok technology literally locks the ink into HP Everyday Papers so they dry three times faster than ordinary papers with bolder blacks and more vivid colors. See more
Why inkjet and LaserJet papers don’t mix
HP Inkjet Printers blast fine amounts of ink onto a page to create images and text. Inkjet papers are engineered to absorb this ink and lock it onto the page; laser papers are not. Using laser papers with your inkjet printer could lead to smudging and smearing.
HP LaserJet Printers use high temperature fusers to bond dry toner particles in precise dots onto paper. HP laser papers are designed to withstand this extreme heat, while inkjet papers are not. Using inkjet papers with your LaserJet printer could damage the printer.
But there is a cross-over hero: HP Multi-use papers are engineered to work with both HP inkjet and LaserJet printers, delivering high-quality, consistent and worry-free output for home, office – or both!
Six special layers, one brilliant result for inkjet photo papers
Original HP Premium and Premium Plus photo papers are engineered with six micro-thin layers, each with a highly specialized function. This technology helps you print vivid color photos that resist fading for generations.*
Take a look as we peel away the layers:
For more about HP Premium Photo papers, click here
The layers of LaserJet paper
The Original HP LaserJet paper story is layered as well. Take a look at what is engineered into paper designed for two-sided printing:
What to look for in a good paper
There are seven key characteristics associated with most paper. You’ll find the information you need on all these characteristics right on Original HP paper packages. The following information pertains to both inkjet and LaserJet paper.
Characteristic
Description
Weight
Weight varies by what you need to print. Business papers range between 20-40 pounds. Greeting card papers and presentation papers between 60-79 pounds
Thickness
The thicker the paper, the more resistant to tears and creases
Brightness
Increased brightness means crisper text and more vivid images
Opacity
The more opaque the paper, the less it shows what is printed on the other side
Finish
Choose from matte, glossy and everything in between
Scoring
Scored lines make folding cards and brochures much easier
Smoothness
The smoother the finish, the sharper the image
Lightfastness
How long a photo will resist fading after being subjected to light. For instance, photos printed on HP Premium Plus Photo paper will resist fading for generations, up to 115 years.*
For more info on how to select the right paper for your HP inkjet or LaserJet project click here.
*Based on Wilhelm Imaging Research testing. Printing with HP’s 95 or 97 Tri-color and the HP 99 Photo Inkjet Print Cartridges. For details, see light fade test results: "Fade resistance of select HP photo printing systems"
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