Wow! These are all great ideas. I have used notebook 3 hole paper which is much lighter than 20lb. But, then my new printer would not pick it up! Had several other problems with the printer so it is gone and I am back to using up my notebook paper. When I run out I will try the cheap newsprint. I do have 3 boxes of Carol Doak paper given to me as gifts but agree that it is too expensive to buy!