HP Universal Bond Paper, 3-in Core - 18"x500'

See the difference in every print with HP Universal Bond Paper, a premium choice engineered for high-production workflows on HP PageWide XL printers. This 18" x 500' roll, housed on a 3-inch core, is designed to deliver sharp lines, precise detail, and rich color across large-format applications. ColorPRO Technology enhances color accuracy and consistency from first page to last, enabling professional results on architectural drawings, engineering prints, signage, and color-intensive graphics. Whether you’re producing city maps, construction plans, marketing collateral, or backlit posters, this bond paper is built to keep pace with demanding print environments while maintaining the quality you expect from HP. The white, bright surface offers excellent contrast and smooth, uniform ink absorption, minimizing mottle and bleed to deliver clean, legible results that stand out in even the busiest print floors.

• Optimized for HP PageWide XL printers — ColorPRO Technology ensures enhanced color accuracy, wider color gamuts, and consistent output across large-volume jobs, helping you meet tight deadlines without sacrificing quality.
• Outstanding line sharpness and detail — The matte, smooth surface minimizes feathering and ghosting, delivering crisp CAD lines, precise architectural details, and clean vector graphics that professional teams rely on for clear communication and fewer reprints.
• Broad color range for high-impact graphics — Designed to reproduce bold graphics, signage, and presentation boards with extended color gamut and uniform ink uptake that stays vibrant from first to final page.
• Reliable, consistent performance for commercial runs — Built to handle high-production environments, this paper maintains consistent thickness, opacity, and feedability across long print runs, reducing waste and downtime.
• Versatile applications for large-format printing — Ideal for maps, posters, marketing collateral, technical drawings, and backlit displays, providing professional results across multiple media types and print jobs.

Technical Details of HP Universal Bond Paper, 3-in Core - 18"x500'

• Product Type: Universal Bond Paper
• Color: White
• Width: 18 inches
• Length: 500 feet
• Core Size: 3 inches
• Finish: Matte, smooth surface
• Printer Compatibility: HP PageWide XL printers
• Technology: ColorPRO technology for optimized color output
• Applications: CAD drawings, engineering plans, maps, signage, posters, and large-format graphics
• recyclability: Recyclable material supporting responsible printing

How to install HP Universal Bond Paper, 3-in Core - 18"x500'

• Power down the HP PageWide XL printer and release the roll media compartment according to the printer’s user manual.
• Remove any protective packaging from the 18" x 500' roll and check the 3" core to ensure it is clean and free of debris.
• Load the roll onto the printer’s media spindle with the printing surface facing the correct direction as indicated by the printer’s guides to ensure proper ink uptake and color accuracy.
• Thread the roll through the media path, align with the guides, and secure the roll to prevent skew or wandering during production. Calibrate tension to avoid wrinkling.
• Run a printer calibration and a short test print to verify color accuracy, line sharpness, and feed reliability. Adjust media settings (width, thickness, and color profile) as needed to optimize results for your specific job.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: Is HP Universal Bond Paper designed specifically for PageWide XL printers? A: Yes. This 3-in core, 18" x 500' roll is optimized for HP PageWide XL printers, leveraging ColorPRO technology to deliver precise color reproduction and sharp line detail for large-format productions.
• Q: What kind of prints is this paper best suited for? A: It excels at architectural and engineering drawings, maps, backlit signage, posters, and color-rich graphics. The smooth matte surface enables clean, crisp lines and uniform ink absorption across a wide color range.
• Q: Can I use this paper for both monochrome and color prints? A: Absolutely. The ColorPRO technology supports accurate color rendering while maintaining excellent black-and-white line work, making it versatile for mixed-media jobs.
• Q: How does ColorPRO technology improve print quality? A: ColorPRO optimizes color breadth, tonal range, and color stability, resulting in consistent, high-impact prints with reduced color shifts across long runs.
• Q: Is this paper recyclable? A: Yes. The paper is recyclable in standard paper recycling streams, aligning with sustainable printing practices.