Hammermill Glossy Paper, Laser Gloss Copy Paper, 8.5 x 11 - 8 Pack (2,400 Sheets) - 94 Bright, Made in the USA Glossy Printer Paper, 163110C

Even though I have an inkjet printer, I took a chance on this "laser printer" paper because I wanted something better than regular paper but less expensive than photo paper for the calendars I am making for friends and family using photos that I have taken. This is my first venture into home publishing. My printer is a Canon Pixma ix6520 and the calendars are being made from a template that was included on the printer's software. Half the 8.5x11 sheet is picture, half is calendar. All in all I am pleased with the finished product. The weight and glossy appearance of the paper is a major reason for my satisfaction.For purposes of this review I am going to speak separately about printing text and photos with an inkjet printer.Text. Prints very well and looks much better than on regular paper. The black letters are darker and where colored ink is use the letters are darker and brighter. Sheets come out of the printer dry, no problem with smearing, etc. No hesitation about using this paper in an inkjet printer for brochures and things that are mostly text. I am very pleased with the appearance of the calendar portion of my project.Photos: The paper is not photo paper and you can see the difference. They are usable, and most likely I'm more critical as the photographer than those who receive the calendars will be, but I wish they were brighter and more colorful. Nevertheless, they are usable and look better than on plain paper. Whether they look better if printed with a laser printer, I am unable to say. But I did see comments in the previous reviews indicating that also with a laser printer they were less than what you get on photo paper. For best results under the circumstances use, when you can, photos that are bright and where the subject stands out from the background and has good colors. Some of the photos I had planned to use had to be replaced because they looked kind of muddy and the subject didn't stand out. Be sure to print some test sheets before starting the printing, especially if photos are included. After trying the various paper setting choices offered by the printer I found that the glossy plus or glossy photo paper setting worked the best. Photos are more ink intensive than text, but this paper seems to handle it well on my inkjet printer.Regarding the paper, I can confirm that you can print on either side or both sides of the paper. I wasn't paying attention and discovered to my horror than the pages for a few months were 2011. Worried that I would not have enough paper I tried printing on the other side of the useless sheets and they printed just like they were fresh sheets.To sum up, the text print quality on an inkjet printer is very good, much better than on regular printer paper. For photos, not photo paper quality but much better than on regular paper, at least on my printer. Also, the ink you use can make a difference, just as it does on photo paper.My printer handles the weight of the paper with ease and I have had no problems with paper jams.I'm pleased with the paper and will buy more. The quantity that you get for the price makes this paper an excellent value. It is not a replacement for photo paper (though a lot more affordable), but for brochures, calendars, etc. with all text or a combination of text and photos it is a good choice.

I print a lot of handout type material and also headshots (print on both sides easily to add your resume). This type of paper works great for both. Has a nice glossy appearance and works in my color laser printer well. I had purchased this before in the store at a lower price, but happy I was able to find it on Amazon when I couldn't find it in the store. Quick to ship and great quality.

I used this in my laser printer and the print quality is excellent. It has a very glossy finish and would be perfect for brochures or fliers. I purchased it to print stationery and it was too glossy and hard to write on, but I would definitely recommend it for a presentation as it is high quality and a great value for the price.

Very good

Like other’s I was disappointed by this so called “glossy” paper. To be fair, I was looking for a paper to print color photos, the package says “paper for color” not “color photos”. If your printing color text or graphs, then this paper probably earns it’s good reviews, but if your printing photos, go somewhere else. I’ve shown two prints in this review, the fish actually looked pretty good, but in the landscape the colors are smeared and flat. Strangely it looks better in the photo than in real life, probably because my iPhone boosts the color and contrast a bit. It also doesn’t “feel” like paper, has a plastic feel. Kind of thin as well. But maybe perfect for a report with color graphics. Note: When it comes to printing color, a lot depends on your printer and it’s color management software. My HP printer is 10 years old, and tends to print darker than the image on my phone or monitor. I’ve since manipulated the images to compensate for this, and the paper performs better. So I’ve updated my rating to four stars.It is specifically designed for Laser printers, but I tried using it on my inkjet: the ink collected on the surface and got “smeary” so I wouldn’t recommend it for off label use at all.

Paper works very well in laser printer.

Although I know this isn't the most typical use of this paper, I was looking for something that I could use when drawing with markers that wouldn't smudge or bleed badly. New to "sharpie caricatures" and cartooning, I didn't know what would be the best paper to use while practicing. I tried some other people's suggestions like Bristol board, cardstock, and other papers, and I didn't care for how they worked. I got this on the off-chance it would work, and it does...very nicely.With sharpies or prismacolor markers, the ink doesn't bleed into the paper; the pen strokes are clean and they dry very quickly. Some "wetter" pens will leave small pick up dots if you stop coloring in the middle of your target. Pencils don't seem to work well on this paper, as the marks are extremely faint. However, you can use this to your advantage if you're simply outlining your subject ahead of time. I can't comment a whole lot on how it works with other types of medium (paint, pastels, etc.) as I haven't tried them yet.They do make drawing pads with similar kinds of paper, but this pack is far more economical at 300 sheets. Although these sheets work well for practicing, I don't know how durable they are in the long term, such as if you were to give your finished art to other people or mount it. I'll update this review if I find out one way or another. Cheers!

This paper was great for what I needed it. Unfortunately since I have an inner printer it did not work for me. As you can see it smeared BUT that doesn’t mean the paper wasn’t of great quality. Perhaps if I were to use it with a laser printer instead. There are mixed reviews on wether this works with inkjet printers, for me it was not the case. It smeared before I even touched the paper. If you have a laser printer definitely a good choice, pass if you’ve got inkjet.