HP Universal Bond Paper, 3-in Core - 36"x500'

Experience precision, color, and production-ready performance with HP Universal Bond Paper designed for HP PageWide XL printers. This 3-in core, 36" wide roll delivers sharp lines, fine detail, and high-impact graphics that meet the demands of high-volume workflow environments. Built to maximize speed without sacrificing quality, it enables you to produce professional documents—maps, architectural plans, signage, and posters—with consistent color fidelity and dependable reliability across long print runs.

• Designed for HP PageWide XL printers to deliver professional quality results. With ColorPRO Technology, its extended color gamut provides accurate, vibrant colors on every print—from detailed line drawings to large-format posters. The formulation is engineered to produce strong contrast, smooth gradations, and crisp, fine details that stay sharp across long production runs.
• ColorPRO Technology unlocks a broader color range, enabling more faithful reproductions of maps, architectural plans, and signage. The paper’s white point and opacity minimize show-through, ensuring both front and back sides look clean and legible. This results in high-impact graphics that grab attention while maintaining professional standards.
• Designed for high-productivity environments, this 3-inch-core roll is easy to load and feed in HP PageWide XL systems. The 36-inch width matches common wide-format output requirements, while the 500-foot length minimizes roll changes and operator downtime. The bond paper surface offers a balanced ink uptake for crisp lines, bold text, and solid fills.
• Durable, high-quality bond paper provides reliable performance in various climates and environments. The paper resists tearing and curling, maintains dimensional stability through long prints, and offers consistent opacity—helping to reduce waste and reprints. It is trusted by professionals for architectural plans, construction documents, maps, and posters where precision matters.
• Cost-effective choice for high-volume output thanks to the roll length and compatibility with HP PageWide XL automation. It delivers premium results without requiring special inks, making it suitable for daily production lines. The paper’s surface is optimized for wide-format inks and HP’s ColorPRO technology, delivering consistent results from first to last page.

Technical Details of HP Universal Bond Paper

• Roll width: 36 inches (914 mm). Ideal for wide-format documents and common large-format output sizes, enabling efficient production workflows.
• Roll length: 500 feet (152 meters). Reduces roll changes during extended print runs and supports high-volume production.
• Core size: 3 inches (76 mm). Compatible with standard media handling and take-up systems used in HP PageWide XL environments.
• Technology: ColorPRO Technology. Expands color gamut for vibrant, accurate reproduction across maps, blueprints, and signage.
• Compatibility: Engineered for HP PageWide XL printers to optimize print quality, color fidelity, and feed reliability for professional applications.

How to install HP Universal Bond Paper

• Prepare your HP PageWide XL printer for media loading by confirming the drive is set to support 36" wide rolls and 3-inch cores.
• Open the media cartridge or roll holder and align the 36" roll so the paper feeds smoothly without twists or folds.
• Install the roll with the paper advancing toward the printer’s feed path, ensuring the edge is straight and the roll is seated securely to prevent skewing.
• Set the media type in the printer’s color management or print settings to Bond Paper and enable ColorPRO optimization if available for HP PageWide XL workflows.
• Run a calibration or test print to verify color accuracy, line sharpness, and feed reliability before starting production jobs.

Frequently asked questions

• What is ColorPRO Technology? — ColorPRO Technology is HP’s color-management approach that expands the color gamut to produce more vibrant and accurate color reproduction on HP PageWide XL prints, enhancing maps, blueprints, and signage.
• Is HP Universal Bond Paper suitable for maps and architectural plans? — Yes. The paper is designed to deliver sharp lines, fine detail, and rich color contrast, making it well-suited for maps, plans, posters, and other professional documents.
• What core size and width does this roll use? — The roll is 36 inches wide with a 3-inch core, compatible with standard wide-format printers and take-up systems used in production environments.
• How does this paper impact production efficiency? — The combination of a long 500-foot length, reliable feed, and ColorPRO-enabled color accuracy helps reduce roll changes, minimizes reprints, and shortens production cycles for high-volume workloads.