Digital BW, The Print

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "luckyned22" <nedbar5@...> wrote:

> The new quick-drying, microporous versions of HP Premium Plus are labeled "CRxxxA". The older swellable-polymer versions are designated "QxxxxA". 
> 
> For example, the new 8.5x11 (50-sheet) Gloss is coded CR664A, while the older 8.5x11 (50-sheet) High Gloss is coded Q1785A.
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> Both versions are available on the HP website, although only the old version is available in sizes larger than 8.5x11, at least so far.
> 
> --- Ned
>

Thanks Ned, this is useful information, especially for ordering online. The packages of microporous  also indicate they are made in Germany while the swellable is marked Switzerland. Also, In examining a couple of nearly identical packages for both new and old Premium Plus photo glossy at my local Best Buy store I noted that the swellable paper has a small cautionary label "not recommended for HP38 ink cartridges" while the new microporous package adds a small label "New and improved Instant dry".  But otherwise, the packages are so similar even with the same pictorial photo and color scheme on the package that I doubt the average consumer will understand the switch that is taking place.  Lastly, I spotted in the Hp driver for one of the new Eprint Wireless Photosmart printers a media setting entitled "Hp Premium plus photo papers", i.e., the new pluralization of "papers" suggesting that HP is hinting in a very subtle way that the setting is the one to use for both  new and old versions!

cheers,
Mark