You probably use your HP inkjet, photo, or all-in-one printer for all sorts of tasks, from recipes and articles to business documents and cherished family photos. Different projects call for different papers. We’ll help you make smart paper choices and get the best results for all your printed projects.

1. Made for each other 2. Different projects, different papers 3. Terms to know 4. More paper know-how

Choosing paper for HP inkjet and LaserJet printers

1. Made for each other 3. Terms to know There are a few attributes that make one paper different from HP inks and papers are another. Here’s a quick reference guide: specially formulated to work with HP printers so you’ll get crisp, clean printouts every Finish Thickness and weight time. HP makes a wide range Finish will affect the way your Thickness and weight of papers for its inkjet printers, printed piece looks. HP offers a determine how resistant the including photo paper and range of finishes including matte, paper will be to creases, and brochure and card stock. Be glossy, and high-gloss. This is how sturdy it feels in your sure to check the package for especially important when you’re hands. HP Brochure and Flyer compatibility before you use it. printing photos. However, most paper, for example, is thicker everyday printer papers are and heavier than HP Inkjet 2. Different projects, different matte. paper. papers Brightness Size You want everything you print Brightness refers to the amount In addition to standard 8- to look its best, and value is of light reflected from the surface 1/2" x 11" papers, HP offers important too. That’s why HP of the paper. The more light, the specialty sizes such as legal has so many options when it higher the brightness value— (11" x 17") and photo comes to inkjet paper. which means you get crisper text papers in a variety of sizes and a better background for including 4" x 6", 5" x 7", vivid images and color photos. and panorama. HP's brightest inkjet paper is Bright White for inkjet printing.

4. More paper know-how In addition to papers for everyday use, HP makes specialty papers including full-sheet labels and iron-on transfers.

© 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Use these charts to match your printing tasks to the right HP paper.

Recommendations for HP inkjet printers Paper recommendation for Projects Benefits Inkjet printers

Outstanding value HP Inkjet paper Heavyweight to reduce show-through Photocopies, fax machines, Brighter than ordinary inkjet papers drafts of everyday documents such as e-mails Compatible with all types of printers, copiers, and fax HP Multipurpose Recycled paper machines Made with 30% recycled materials

Superior, true-to-life color that resists fading Photos for framing, special HP Premium Plus photo paper Makes professional-quality prints gifts, or scrapbooks Comes in a wide variety of sizes and finishes

Photos for photo albums Vibrant colors, glossy blacks, realistic skin tones HP Premium photo paper and greeting cards Thick and sturdy like professional photos

Large quantities of photos Dries instantly and resists smudging HP Advanced photo paper for friends and family Withstands repeated handling

Excellent value Drafts of photos, photos for HP Everyday photo paper Thicker and heavier than regular paper so colors don’t bleed school projects through

Simple to use, loads like regular paper HP Greeting cards Pre-scored for easy folding Greeting cards Professional-quality sheen for optimal color quality HP Premium Photo Greeting cards Prints won’t stick when stacked

Business presentations, Coated on both sides for two-sided printing. HP Premium Presentation paper reports and newsletters Impressive image quality for graphics and text.

HP Color Inkjet paper is highly opaque, great for two-sided Two-sided color printing HP Color Inkjet paper printing such as reports Extra smooth and bright for sharp, crisp text and colors

Comes in matte or glossy HP Brochure and Flyer paper Brochures and flyers Heavyweight for a professional look and feel HP Tri-fold Brochure paper Tri-fold paper is pre-scored for easy folding

Important business Extremely smooth finish HP Premium paper documents Thicker than regular paper for a professional feel

Recommendations for HP LaserJet printers

Paper recommendation for Projects Benefits LaserJet printers

Photocopies, fax machines, Outstanding value drafts of everyday HP LaserJet paper Heavyweight to reduce show-through documents such as e-mails Brighter than standard office papers

Superior, true-to-life color that resists fading Makes professional-quality prints Photos HP Color Laser photo paper Comes in a wide variety of sizes and finishes Dries instantly and resists smudging

Business presentations, Coated on both sides for two-sided printing. reports, newsletters and two- HP Color Laser Presentation paper Impressive image quality for graphics and text. sided printing

Comes in matte or glossy Brochures and flyers HP Color Laser Brochure paper Exceptional image quality on both sides Tri-fold paper is pre-scored for easy folding

Important business Extremely bright for crisp text and vivid color HP Premium Choice LaserJet paper documents Thicker than regular paper for a professional feel

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