HP Q2509A Glossy Everyday Photo Paper, 8.5 x 11 inches (100 Sheets)

by HP

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 0.5 x 11.1 x 8.6 inches ; 2.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 23.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000TIMUG
• Item model number: HP GLOSSY 8.5X11
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,543 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products)
  • #13 in Office Products > Office Supplies > Paper > Inkjet Printer Paper
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 3, 2008

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Tired of photos sticking together after you print them? This paper is stick resistant for easy photo printing and passing around. It's good, sturdy everyday paper at a low everyday price. This paper was designed with the environment in mind; it's recyclable and made with certified fibers from responsibly managed forests.

Features Designed for casual photo printing--ideal for everyday, e-mail, and Internet photos Creates sharp, colorful photos with a glossy finish at a low cost, and dries quickly for easy handling Get more value and better image quality from your everyday photo paper Create prints that are vividly colored with a glossy finish Keep photos from showing through on the back; this paper is thicker and heavier than plain paper Minimize sticking when photos are stacked with the stick-resistant, textured coating Specifications Quantity: 100 sheets Size: 8.5 x 11 inches Finish: glossy Thickness: 6.5 mil Weight: 165 g/m2, 45 lb. Compatibility: all inkjet printers

Select The Best Paper For Any Job

Whether for professional, creative, or everyday use, HP helps take the guesswork out of finding the perfect inkjet or LaserJet paper for any project.

Why HP Paper Is Important

Not all papers are created equal. Designed with each element of the HP printing process in mind, HP papers, toners, and inks are specially engineered to work together to deliver quality, reliable printing, as well as fade resistance, bolder blacks and more vibrant colors.

Because HP papers are specifically formulated to work with HP printers, it's important to select the right HP paper for every job to ensure a crisp, clean finished product.

Key HP Paper Features

Check the label on HP paper packaging to find this key information:

Finish

Consider the look you want to achieve, and choose a finish that fits your needs:

• Glossy: For color images that really pop, try printing on a paper with a glossy finish.
• Matte: If printing a document with text, such as a term paper or resume, a matte finish can make your text easier to read.
• Satin: A satin finish will give your photos a smooth, professional touch.

Brightness

The brightness of your paper refers to the amount of light reflected from the surface of the paper, and is typically measured on a scale from 1 to 100. Print on brighter paper, such as HP Bright White Inkjet Paper, for higher contrast, crisper text, and a clean background for more vivid images.

Weight

Thickness (measured in millimeters) and weight (measured in pounds), refer to the sturdiness and crease-resistance of your paper. HP paper comes in a variety of different weights.

You may try using a heavier paper for artwork or pieces that will be frequently handled, like cards or brochures. Heavier paper can also help formal, more substantial printed pieces, such as resumes and invitations, stand out from the crowd.

Size

HP offers many kinds of paper in a variety of sizes, from standard 8.5" x 11" paper, to 4" x 6" and 5" x 7" photo paper, to specialty sizes such as wide format and legal paper.

Not all printers can handle all kinds of paper, so before stocking up, check your printer manual for paper size and weight capabilities.

Choose Paper Suited To Specific Tasks

Whether printing driving directions, invoices, snapshots for the fridge, or formal wedding invitations, HP has the paper you need to get the job done.

Multipurpose Printing

For basic home and office printing, a simple, multipurpose paper is your best bet. Many HP multipurpose papers now feature ColorLok technology for more vibrant colors, bolder blacks, and fewer smears. Engineered with special additives that chemically react with inkjet inks, ColorLok paper absorbs ink deeper into the paper while holding the pigment closer to the surface, delivering impeccable print quality every time.

HP Multipurpose Paper for Injet Printers Bright finish and smooth surface for sharp, professional-looking results. ColorLok technology Usage Ideas: General office documents including copies and faxes

• HP Bright White Inkjet Paper
  • Bright, blue-white finish for sharper contrast and more vibrant color
  • ColorLok technology
  • Usage Ideas: Proposals, presentations and newsletters

• HP LaserJet Paper
  • Bright finish
  • Thicker than standard paper
  • High opacity prevents show-through
  • Usage Ideas: General office documents, especially documents that combine text with spot colors.

Photo Printing

When you print on HP photo paper, you get professional, lab-quality photo prints every time. Whether sharing snapshots of a recent gathering with friends, displaying artistic photos in your home, or reprinting a treasured photo heirloom, HP has the photo paper you need for crisp, high-quality photo prints that last.

HP Advanced Photo Paper for InkJet printers Thick and durable Dries instantly to resist smudging Variety of finishes available Usage Ideas: Snapshots, photo projects, photos for displaying on your refrigerator or sharing with guests

HP Premium Plus Photo Paper for InkJet printers HP's best photo paper Smudge and stick-resistant textured coating Superior fade resistance delivers photos that last for generations Usage Ideas: Important event photos, photo gifts, albums, scrapbooks and framed photos

HP Color Laser Photo Paper for LaserJet printers Coated for photo printing on both sides Glossy stock specially formulated for laser printing Usage Ideas: Business photos, marketing materials, postcards and snapshots

Color Business Printing

Use HP Brochure and Flyer Paper for colorful, high-quality marketing materials.

Whether conducting a company-wide presentation, submitting a winning proposal, or promoting your business to potential customers and clients, printing your message on the right paper can make all the difference. For business documents that really pop, consider printing on one of the following HP papers, specifically designed for color business printing:

• HP Brochure and Flyer Paper for InkJet printers
  • Heavyweight paper resists general wear and tear
  • Matte finish for sharp print quality
  • Coated for printing on both sides
  • Usage Ideas: Brochures, flyers and paper craft projects

• HP Premium Presentation Paper for InkJet printers
  • Professional-weight paper adds a level of sophistication
  • Bright white matte finish for vibrant colors and sharper text
  • Coated for printing on both sides
  • Usage Ideas: Professional presentations, newsletters, proposals and resumes

• HP Color Laser Presentation Paper for LaserJet printers
  • Heavyweight, gloss-coated stock helps your document stand out from the crowd
  • Optimized for laser printing
  • Usage Ideas: Professional presentations, newsletters, proposals and resumes

• HP Color Laser Brochure Paper
  • High-impact, glossy finish for a more professional look and feel
  • Coated with slip agents to prevent paper jams
  • Consistent color, clarity and finish
  • Usage Ideas: Brochures, flyers and paper craft projects

Special Media Printing

HP has the media you need for just about any creative printing endeavor. Create customized scrapbook pages, formal invitations, or gallery-quality artistic prints. Embellish a T-shirt with a professional logo, cool graphic, or silly photo. Print transparencies right at your home or office. With HP special media, the opportunities are endless.

• HP Iron-on Transfers for Inkjet printers
  • Easy to print, iron on, and peel off
  • Bold colors stand up to washings
  • Usage Ideas: T-shirts, bags, caps and other customized items for your business, family, sports team or organization

• HP LaserJet Tough Paper for LaserJet printers
  • Premium satin finish coated for printing on both sides
  • Robust and waterproof for extra durable documents
  • Retains color and clarity when exposed to weather and other conditions
  • Usage Ideas: Signs, maps, manuals, report covers, blueprints, business cards and catalogs

Product Description

Tired of photos sticking together after you print them. This paper is stick resistant for easy photo printing and passing around. It's good, sturdy everyday paper at a low everyday price.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars This paper is awful, January 1, 2009

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A customer in Seattle - See all my reviews

This review is from: HP Q2509A Glossy Everyday Photo Paper, 8.5 x 11 inches (100 Sheets) (Office Product)

I've been delighted with many HP products over the last 30 years (I still have my first HP calculator), but this photo paper is just hideous. I bought a 100-sheet pack for use with my Canon Pixma printer, which produces lovely photos on a variety of vendors' papers.

But when it comes to HP "Everyday" Photo Paper, I've experimented with a variety of printer settings to see if I can come up with an acceptable combination, but to no avail.

In a nutshell, the paper's surface seems to resist, rather than attract, ink. A photo printed on this paper takes forever to dry, and when it does, it has a grainy, blotchy appearance, worse than any other photo paper I've ever used.

I'm a frugal person, so the step I took just before writing this review -- tossing more than half this package into recycling -- was not taken lightly. I suggest you avoid purchasing this paper.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Photo paper both jumped up printer oR would not go through., March 7, 2010

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Katherine Y. Gunther (San Francisco) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HP Q2509A Glossy Everyday Photo Paper, 8.5 x 11 inches (100 Sheets) (Office Product)

I was so excited in waiting for this photo paper: The HP Everyday Photo Paper and being semi-gross of 8x10. BUT was a total disappointed, annoyance & out-rage because my New HP printer which had NO previous problems as it accepted & had not jammed up with using any other kind of photo paper. However I must have made over a dozen times in trying to use this HP Everyday Photo Paper but for each time I attempted. The Photo paper would clearly get jammed up inside the rollers OR when I got lucky and the photo paper did not get all jammed up, BUT instead this photo paper would not even be accepted into my printer.

I think for starters one of the biggest problems is that perhaps this photo paper is even much lighter in wt. then even a regular piece of white water just for documents. And secondly, I would not even consider this paper to be semi-gross. It has NO gross to it at all. This is the ONLY Photo paper that I ever had any problems with. I will also add that at first I thought the problem was with my

new HP printer, so after hours of trying to get the jammed up torn paper out.

Then I tried this same paper with my much older printer which is the HP PhotoSmart 4400., BUT again this photo paper jammed up even my older printer. BUT I gave it my best attempt.

MY advice would be unless your one whom likes to take on a challenge you are not going to win as well as you don't mind jamming up your printer rather older or new. Take my word: DON'T waste your money just to save on the sale & free shipping.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars doesn't work w/ Canon printers, December 4, 2009

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Clay Dragonfly (Pennsylvania, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: HP Q2509A Glossy Everyday Photo Paper, 8.5 x 11 inches (100 Sheets) (Office Product)

I found the exact same thing as the customer in Seattle, not matter what setting I select I just get a blotchy result. Yes, paper may be optimized for use with a corresponding brand of printer, but you should at least be able to get usable prints. Kodak paper works beautifully in my Canon Pixma.

Of course, there is a reason that I bought the Canon & not another HP....