New HP Premium Plus is NOT the same as the old......

[ronald_smith6]

<p>Recently, I bought some new HP Premium Plus in soft gloss, 8-1/2x11, 11.5mil, 280g/square meter. I have been getting some creased prints and was starting to blame it on my trusty old HP 7960. I had a package of unopened paper, an older stock (the one with the two grads on the cover), no issues at all with this last generation! What gives?<br>

Both papers are identical as far as weight goes (according to the box), but the newer batch feels lighter/thinner.<br>

Anyone else notice this problem? It appears HP is cutting corners. I guess I have to see if I can find some of this slightly older paper. I can use the newer stuff, maybe in 5x7 size.....Boo on you, Hewlett Packard.</p>

 

[kelly_flanigan1]

<p>their source was changed; an old issue in the paper industry.</p>

[ronald_smith6]

<p>So, you're saying that things will not go back to the way they were? I need to scout out and find a couple packages of that last stock!</p>

[chas_frady]

<p>With my HP 8750, along with HP Premium Plus, I use Ilford Galerie Classic Smooth Pearl. If you haven't used it, you may want to try it. I just got some HP PPP in newly designed packaging, but haven't looked at it yet.</p>

[ronald_smith6]

<p>I'd be interested to see if you have any issues with your new batch of paper.</p>