This "paper" is fantastic. It really is more of a thin, plastic/rubber which feels like paper. It doesn't tear, but if you pull hard on it, it will actually stretch.
I use an HP Deskjet 940c - nothing fancy with real HP ink and I used the printing prefs for "other inkjet paper" at regular ink volume with best quality. Fantastic results! I use it to print USGS topo maps you can download in PDF for free. After printing and letting it set for 10 minutes, I can run it under the water faucet solid for 3+ minutes without any indication of ink running - I can even run my thumb against it and nothing.
I'm an avid scuba diver and I think I just found a great way of printing my decompression schedules for deeper dives!! This paper rocks. National Geographic Adventure Paper
I am a Christmas tree grower and we wholesale a few hundred trees per year to health food stores. We print our own tags to explain the unique qualities (freshness, sustainably grown, regionally marketed, etc), and the tags need to withstand the weather on the lot for a little while (though much shorter than most trees stand on the lot, as we cut just prior to delivery).
We print on our home office HP and Canon inkjets and have had no trouble. The reviewer who said the ink washed off must be a competitor, b/c we have found that after the first few minutes, it remains bright in any weather or water conditions. Doesn't tear either which is very important. We have tried the IGage waterproof paper and it did pretty well but faded slightly more quickly and the ripped more easily - but given that it is half price it may be a better buy for some situations.
This is great paper to print your own maps on. I use my inkjet printer to make focus maps of hikes I take. This paper can be folded but not torn. I like the durability as I frequently fold and unfold it refering to the landmarks on the map.
This "paper" is actually a synthetic paper substitute, which gives it remarkable properties. Though it didn't quite live up to its promise, I was still quite impressed by this paper.
I got this paper in order to print a gift for a friend that would live up to moderate weather. In that respect, it was a moderate success. I tried a few different settings and eventually found that the best method is to print a single sheet at a time and immediately move it to a place to allow the ink to dry. After an hour, ink no longer smeared upon casual touch. After several hours, the ink was completely dry. However, when tested with a water mister, it smeared again. Obviously, the (HP 88) ink could also be at fault for this.
I'm no paper expert, but it feels of a suitably heavy weight and nice texture: neither too smooth nor too rough. The most outstanding aspect of the paper is it's resiliency. This stuff is tough! Even moderate force does not result in tearing. After significant effort, the paper starts to stretch, almost like a plastic. Unless you get this stuff stuck in an engine or in a bear, you won't accidentally tear it.
4 1/2 stars really. I use this paper to create custom maps for hiking/camping. It works as advertised, it's waterproof and sweat proof, it's doesn't even really get soggy, just wipe the water off of it. It folds really well and cuts well too. My local REI store has a map printed on this paper sealed in a water bottle with a date from over a year ago on it, there is no fading and no running of ink.
Here's where it loses a half star. My only complaint is that there is no information on what printer settings to use when printing with this paper. They should have a listing of various printer manufacturers and the correct paper type to select when printing. My Epson 1400 has 9 different paper types to choose from! I have had good luck using the "Premium Presentation Paper Matte" setting but that was a lucky guess on my part.
I have used this paper extensively for: any outdoor trip, and creating keg labels for my brewery!
I print with a Xerox Phaser printer in full color.
When I go down river I print full color sat photos with rapids and my personal commentary photoshopped onto the image. I fold the sheets needed for the day and tuck unprotected into my front pfd pocket. They last forever! I'm ordering a fresh set for my upcoming Grand Canyon trip!
For my breweries I print my keg labels on to it and silicone glue directly to my kegs for a solid, durable, lasting label. It survives all the abuse!
This is a tough plasticy paper that works great with the Xerox Phaser printers.
This paper is quite expensive, but very high quality. Waterproof, and the ink doesn't run. I printed off some topos and they look great.
[EDIT] Since someone just asked... I used a Dell Photo 964, with normal Dell ink.
The black ink from my Canon printer (#5 and #8 PGBK cartridges) runs like crazy under a faucet, after printing on this paper, even after several hours of "drying".
Sorry, but that makes it useless for my purpose -- taking nautical charts on a kayak deck -- and, I imagine for anyone who needs true waterproof printing.
I cannot speak for other inks. - Inkjet Printer Paper - Waterproof Paper - Waterproof - Water Resistant'
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