HP Universal Coated Paper - 36" x 150'

Discover crisp, vibrant visuals with HP Universal Coated Paper, a premium wide-format media designed for aqueous ink printers. This 36-inch by 150-foot roll delivers consistent color, sharp detail, and a smooth coated surface ideal for indoor signage, posters, and displays. Engineered for reliable performance in high-volume environments, it provides excellent ink holdout, fast drying, and a professional gloss that enhances image clarity from edge to edge. Whether you’re producing gallery-quality prints, trade show graphics, or everyday marketing materials, HP Universal Coated Paper helps you achieve standout results with ease and efficiency.

• Superior print quality on aqueous printers: The coated surface is optimized for aqueous inks, delivering vibrant color fidelity, deep blacks, and high-resolution images with minimal bleed or feathering. Expect sharp text, smooth gradients, and precise details that hold up under close viewing. This paper is designed to reproduce rich color spectrums and accurate skin tones, making your posters and signage appear as vivid as the original artwork.

• 36" x 150' roll for high-volume jobs: A generous 150-foot length minimizes roll changes, enabling batch printing of multiple banners, posters, and indoor displays. The wide 36-inch width is perfect for standard large-format projects, reducing the need for seams and improving visual continuity across large prints. This roll is an excellent choice for print shops, studios, and marketing teams handling frequent indoor print campaigns.

• Versatile indoor applications: Ideal for indoor signage, retail displays, point-of-purchase graphics, gallery posters, and presentation panels. The coated finish provides a professional gloss that enhances color pop and image sharpness, making it suitable for wall-mounted graphics, customer-facing displays, and temporary exhibitions where vibrant visuals are essential.

• Bright white base and consistent gloss: The paper’s bright white base and uniform gloss deliver accurate color reproduction and clear legibility, even in high-contrast scenes. This consistency helps printers achieve predictable results across runs, reducing waste and the need for extensive color tweaking. The result is professional-looking prints with a refined, premium appearance.

• Reliable media handling: HP Universal Coated Paper feeds smoothly through a wide range of aqueous printers, with stable thickness and minimal curl. Its consistent winding and core alignment support dependable loading, less downtime, and improved print throughput for busy production environments.

Technical Details of HP Universal Coated Paper - 36"x150'

• Size: 36 in x 150 ft
• Finish: Coated (gloss)
• Ink Type: Aqueous inks
• Media Type: Wide-format paper roll
• Printer Compatibility: Aqueous ink printers
• Applications: Indoor signage, posters, displays, presentations
• Brand: HP

How to install HP Universal Coated Paper

1. Prepare your printer: Ensure the printer is clean, calibrated, and ready for a new media roll. Verify that you are using an aqueous ink printer compatible with coated media.
2. Load the roll correctly: Install the 36" x 150' HP Universal Coated Paper roll onto the printer’s media core, making sure the coated surface is facing the correct direction as recommended by your printer model. Align the roll to prevent skew or wrinkling during feeding.
3. Configure media settings: In the printer driver or control panel, select the appropriate media type, choosing a coated or glossy paper preset. Enable any color management options that optimize saturation and ink holdout for coated stock, and set the resolution to match your print quality requirements.
4. Calibrate and feed: Run a media calibration if your printer supports it to ensure proper tracking and alignment. Feed the roll into the carriage with gentle tension to avoid stretching or curling until it reaches the print path.
5. Print and handle: Start with a test print to confirm color accuracy and edge sharpness. Allow prints to dry completely before handling, trimming or mounting as needed to achieve clean edges and a professional finish.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: Is HP Universal Coated Paper compatible with all aqueous printers? A: It is designed for broad compatibility with most aqueous ink printers. Always verify that your printer supports coated media and follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for coated stock to ensure optimal results.
• Q: Can I use this paper for outdoor signage? A: This coated paper is intended for indoor use. For outdoor environments, consider materials specifically rated for weather resistance and UV stability to ensure longevity.
• Q: What print settings should I use for best results? A: Use a coated/glossy paper preset when available, enable color management that preserves vibrant colors, and allow adequate drying time between passes if printing at high speed or high ink coverage. Adjust image sharpness and saturation to suit your artwork.
• Q: How does the 36" x 150' roll impact production? A: The long roll reduces downtime from frequent roll changes, increases throughput for large-volume indoor prints, and minimizes seams on wide posters and banners, delivering a cleaner, more professional look.
• Q: Does this paper produce high-quality black-and-white prints? A: Yes. The coated surface enhances edge definition and gray-scale transitions, delivering crisp text and smooth tonal transitions for monochrome designs and photographic work.