Hammermill Printer Paper Premium Multipurpose 20 lb - Bright, Reliable

Our review of Hammermill Premium Multipurpose Printer Paper finds it is a dependable, everyday workhorse for offices and home users who need consistently bright, snag-free printouts. The single biggest reason to buy is its high 97 brightness combined with ColorLok Technology, which delivers noticeably whiter pages, bolder blacks and faster drying ink that reduces smearing on double-sided jobs. For teams that print proposals, invoices, newsletters or multi-page reports, this pack of 2,500 sheets offers reliable feed and archival-quality, acid-free sheets made in the USA.

Key Features

• 97 Brightness: Produces crisp, high-contrast documents that look more professional for proposals and newsletters.
• ColorLok Technology: Makes colors about 30% brighter, blacks around 60% bolder and ink dry up to three times faster for less smudging.
• 20 lb Weight: A practical weight that reduces show-through on double-sided printing while remaining compatible with most office printers and copiers.
• Acid-Free Sheet: Resists yellowing over time so printed materials remain legible and suitable for long-term storage.
• Made in the USA: Produced from sustainably managed forests with FSC certification to support responsible sourcing.
• Large Pack Size: Comes in five reams (2,500 sheets) which reduces the need for frequent repurchases and keeps per-sheet cost low.

Who It's For

Small to medium offices, home offices and students who regularly print reports, handouts, invoices and marketing flyers will appreciate the dependable feed and clean, bright output from this paper. The package size and consistent performance make it a good fit for shared printers and busy workgroups that want value without compromising print quality.

Users who need photo-quality or heavyweight presentation stock should look elsewhere, as this paper is designed for multipurpose use rather than glossy, high-weight specialty prints. If archival, acid-free paper in a heavier weight is required for long-term preservation of large format documents, consider a specialized archival paper.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Excellent brightness and whiteness that improve the appearance of color and black-and-white prints.
• ColorLok Technology reduces smearing and speeds ink drying for faster handling of printed pages.
• Reliable feeding in a wide range of printers and copiers with low incidence of jams.
• Good value per sheet in a 2,500-sheet bulk pack.

Cons

• At 20 lb, it is not as heavy as premium presentation or cardstock, so it can still show mild show-through on very dense double-sided photo prints.

Specifications

Brand	Hammermill
Paper weight	20 lb
Sheet size	8.5 in x 11 in
Sheets per pack	2,500 (5 reams)
Brightness	97
Technology	ColorLok
Made in	USA, FSC certified

Our Verdict

For everyday office printing where bright, smudge-resistant pages matter, this Hammermill multipurpose paper is a smart buy-especially in the 2,500-sheet pack that keeps costs down and printer downtime low. It balances good weight, archival-friendly acid-free construction and ColorLok performance to suit most business and home printing needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this paper work in my laser or inkjet printer?
Yes, the paper is designed for use in a wide range of office and home inkjet and laser printers and copiers.

Does the ColorLok Technology really reduce smearing?
Yes, ColorLok helps ink dry faster and reduces smearing, which is useful for double-sided jobs and mixed black/color printing.

Is this paper good for long-term storage?
Yes, it is acid-free and resists yellowing, making it suitable for documents that need to remain legible over time.