Tabloid Laser Paper Review

The following Tabloid Laser Paper Review looks at 10 products of tabloid paper size (11″ x 17″) that are readily available on the market and through online stores such as Amazon.

Although letter size paper is still most common, consumer choice has improved for tabloid paper size in recent years as a direct result of wide format printers becoming more popular. This has come about due to technology becoming more affordable as well as greater awareness in the general populous regarding the advantages to owning a laser printer; in particular, large format printers such as a tabloid laser printer (See who uses laser printers).

The products shown below are grouped initially by paper weight and then by price in each category.

20 lb Paper Weight

PRODUCT	DETAILS	COMMENT
	General, everyday use product Black and white text and graphics 500 Sheets 92 brightness For low and high volume printers For single and double sided imaging 99.9% jam-free guaranteed Printers and copiers: laser, inkjet, plain paper fax machines, offset printing presses	Lightweight paper that over-delivers considering its very low price tag Bright white paper that resists yellowing and color print fade Minimal issues associated with either paper jam or smearing
	General, everyday use product Black and white text and graphics 500 Sheets 92 brightness For low and high volume printers Virtually jam-free performance For laser and multi-function printers	Lightweight paper that has a reasonable performance to price ratio Bright white paper that is listed as acid free for archival quality Marketed as being a ‘Sustainable Forestry Initative Certified’- product will appeal to the eco-friendly user
	General, everyday use product Black and white text and graphics 500 Sheets 96 brightness with high opacity to minimize show through and high image contrast 99.99% jam-free guaranteed Printers and copiers: laser, inkjet, plain paper fax machines, small and large offset printing presses	Lightweight paper that has a reasonable performance to price ratio Bright white paper that is listed as acid free for archival quality Minimal issues associated with either paper jam or smearing. Remember the marketing guarantee that states ‘you will not suffer more than one jam in 10,000 sheets on high speed digital equipment’

Recommendation in 20 lb category:
Xerox Business 11 x 17 Inch 20 lb Multipurpose Paper 500 Sheets (3R3761)

 

24 lb Paper Weight

PRODUCT	DETAILS	COMMENT
	For both everyday and business applications 500 Sheets 96 brightness For single and double sided printing and copying For both monochrome and color laser printers and copiers	Heavier weight paper but smooth to the touch and feeds well into printer Listed as acid free for archival quality Aside from being listed as 'presentation' paper, it can be used for various correspondence and reports The paper is marketed as having 'superior toner adherence and sharp image resolution'
	For both everyday and business applications 500 Sheets 98 brightness Supports images up to 2400 DPI For laser printers and copiers	Heavier weight paper but very smooth to the touch. Crisp, white paper Listed as acid free for archival quality Marketed as 'producing amazingly sharp images' and 'formulated for excellent print contrast, spot-color or full color reproduction'

Recommendation in 24 lb category:
Boise BPL-0117 Boise HD:P Presentation Laser Paper, 24 lb, 11 x 17, 500 Sheets per Ream

 

28 lb Paper Weight

PRODUCT	DETAILS	COMMENT
	For business applications and projects, presentations, proposals, fliers and brochures 500 Sheets 100 brightness Optimized for color laser printers and copiers and high volume output	Heavier gauge paper that is very smooth and ideal for 'heavier toner applications and brilliant eye-popping color' Minimal issues associated with either paper jam High brightness Listed as acid free for archival quality Marketed 'to maximize color copiers and printers to get the sharpest images, the most brilliant colors'
	For business applications requiring presentation quality 500 Sheets 98 brightness Optimized for color laser printers, inkjets and copiers	Heavier gauge paper with reassuring stiffness and medium smooth Bright white Crisp blacks and vibrant colors
	For business applications requiring presentation quality 500 Sheets 96 brightness Though a recycled product, it looks virtually indistinguishable from regular printer paper For laser printers, copiers and inkjets	Heavier gauge paper with a smooth finish Listed as acid free for archival quality Marketed as being a 'FSC and Green Seal Certified' product made from '100% postconsumer waste fiber'. Will appeal to the ecologically aware buyer. The electricity used to manufacture Mohawk Color Copy items is offset with renewable windpower.

Recommendation in 28 lb category:
Hammermill Color Copy Paper, 100 Brightness, 11 x 17 Inches, 28 lb, 500 Sheets (102541)

 

32 lb Paper Weight

PRODUCT	DETAILS	COMMENT
	For business applications requiring presentation quality 500 Sheets 96 brightness Though a recycled product, it looks virtually indistinguishable from regular printer paper Guaranteed for laser printers and high speed copiers	Heavy weight paper with a gloss finish for brilliance Acid free for archival quality Marketed as being a ''Green Seal Certified and Green-e Certified'. As noted previously, the electricity used to manufacture Mohawk Color Copy items is offset with renewable windpower.
	For business applications requiring presentation quality 250 Sheets 96 brightness Designed to give optimal results with a HP® LaserJet printer	Heavy weight paper with a gloss finish Minimal issues associated with paper jam

Recommendation in 32 lb category:
Mohawk Gloss Color Copy/Laser Paper, 96 Brightness, 32 lb, 11 x 17, 500 Sheets

 

Overall Recommendations

If you require everyday tabloid sized (11″ x 17″) laser paper suitable for general printing that comes at a very low price, you will be hard pushed to better the Xerox Business 11 x 17 Inch 20 lb Multipurpose Paper 500 Sheets (3R3761)

However, if you need excellent quality paper suitable for business or professional applications that still comes at a budget friendly price, be sure to try the Hammermill Color Copy Paper, 100 Brightness, 11 x 17 Inches, 28 lb, 500 Sheets (102541)