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Copy paper is one of the best-selling items in Office supplies, especially the most famous A4 copy paper.

Depending on which printer you have, you can choose between plain copy paper, inkjet paper and laser paper. Ordinary copy paper is mostly a so-called multifunction paper, and you will find both perforated and non-perforated paper.There is a size between the most common size A4 and the largest size A3 - A5 which is the smallest size.

The most important thing to keep in mind when choosing copy paper as part of the Office supplies is weight and size. For injectors and laser printers, it is mainly the smoothness and whiteness.

When printing images, it is important to use a little heavier and whiter paper to get better results

Quick facts about Copy paper weight

The weight is normally stated in grams. Lighter paper is quite thin and can be almost a little transparent and is mainly used for printouts with text. The most common measure is copy paper in A4 format, and the most common weight is 80 grams.

Copy Paper Brightness

Here, too, lighter paper can be almost transparent and whiter paper more opaque. This is done with the help of paper pigments or with the help of bleaching. Depending on the brightness, sometimes the sheet of paper may change color after a certain time.

The whiter the paper, the better the prints. But people these days also think about the environmental aspect and choose a copy paper that is bleached in an environmentally friendly way.

Carpet and glossy sheets

For everyday prints where mainly only text is to be printed, matte paper is recommended. The ink dries faster on matte paper and is perfect for daily printing.

Glossy paper, on the other hand, is recommended if you are printing images such as menus, photos or other similar prints. If you are also going to print large and wide letters, it is recommended to use a slightly more glossy paper. Glossy paper absorbs ink a little slower and may have a slightly longer drying time than matte paper.

Inkjet paper

As the name suggests, Inkjet papers are the papers that are best suited for inkjet printers. In the category Inkjet paper, you will find several different types where you should mainly choose paper according to what is to be printed. You should also keep in mind that inkjet printers use water-based ink and for the best results and the ink to dry as quickly as possible, you should choose a slightly less smooth inkjet paper.

Laser paper

Here you will find several different varieties of laser paper. For best results, it is always an advantage to choose paper adapted to what the machine needs. In laser printers and copiers, it is with the help of static electricity and heat that texts and images are transferred to the paper. To get the best results possible, it is best to use perfectly smooth laser paper for your laser printer.