| Paper Guide Content |
Paper Guide Introduction Top Selling Products Paper Size Guide Paper Types | Paper Weights Related Products Common Misspellings Further Resource FAQs |
| Introduction to our Paper Guide |
| Our Paper Product Guide covers the main ISO sizes of paper, from A1 paper to A6 paper. We supply paper from major brands such as Avery, Datacopy, Epson, HP and Xerox. The paper most commonly usedby customers is: |
| Top Selling Products |
Printing Paper White, A4, 80gsm. 5 Reams 
| Photo Paper 500 Sheets, 5 Pack. 
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| Paper Size Guide |
The mainInternational paper sizes are as follows:  | A1 841 x 594mm 33 1/8 x 23 3/8 ins(double A3 size)
A2 420 x 594mm 23 3/8 x 16 ½ins
A3 420 x 297mm 16 ½ x 11 ¾ ins (double A4size)
A4 210 x 297mm 11 ¾ x 8 ¼ ins
A5 148 x 210mm 8 ¼ x 5 7/8 ins (half A4size)
A6 105 x 148mm 5 7/8 x 4 1/8 ins (half A5size) View all: A4 Paper
A3 Paper
A5 Paper
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A4 is the most commonly used size for general office use. ISO paper format standards are available from: www.iso.org | | Paper Types | We know that choosing the right paper can seem simple and then quickly become avery confusing experience. Our range covers many sizes, weights or thickness and types, from general office, laser, inkjet, photo quality to letterhead suitability. Carbon Paper
Traditional carbon ink coated paper, suitable for typewriter or handwriting. View all Carbon Paper Coloured Paper
We offer a wide range of coloured papers that are designed to add visual impact to important documents and presentations as well as colour coding paperwork View all Coloured Paper
Copier Paper
Predominantly used for copier and laser applications where the paper must run well in the machine but the end result cosmetically is not that important. View all Copier Paper
Executive Paper
We offer a range of quality 100gsm papers in various finishes such as laid, contour and wove available with or without a watermark. View all Executive Paper Inkjet Paper
We offer a range of specially selected inkjet paper where the quality and the look of the paper is important for external communications. View all Inkjet Paper Laser Paper
We offer a range of specialist papers which are designed tomaximize print quality and performance especially for colour printerapplications.
View all Laser Paper
Multipurpose Paper
Most manufacturers guarantee their product for use on all office printers, including mono and colour copiers, laser, inkjet and plain paper fax machines. View all Multipurpose Paper Photo Paper
We have a range of papers especially coated in matt or glossy finish that produce high quality printed images. These papers are fast drying,fade and smear-resistant. View all Photo Paper Recycled Paper
we stock a range of high performance multipurpose paper madefrom 100% recycled material. Manufactured to ISO 9002 (quality) and ISO 14001(environmental) management standards. View all Recycled Paper |
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| | Paper Weights |
| 80 gsm Paper
Suitable for everyday use, and is the standard gsm for office use. View all 80 GSM Paper
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Suitable for colour printing and general office use. View all 90 GSM Paper
|  | 100 gsm Paper
Letterhead correspondence, prestigious and executive mailings View all 100 GSM Paper
|  | 120 gsm Paper
Suitable for Letterheads, correspondence and prestigious mailings
View all 120gsm Paper
|  | 160 gsm Paper
Suitable for arts and crafts or specialist projects View all 160 GSM Paper |  |
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Top Selling Paper Brands: Avery Canon DataCopy Epson HP (Hewlett Packard) Xerox |
| Related Products |
Card Dividers and Indexes Envelopes Hole Punches Packaging Paper Pens and Pencils Printers Shredders Suspension Files |
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| Common Paper Related Misspellings |
Coloured Paper - Colored Paper Dividers - Deviders Divders Guillotine - Gillotine Guilatine Guilitine Guilletine Guillotene Guillotin Guillotine Guilotene Guilotine Guilotines Gulliotine Gulotine Paper - Papre Papaer Pape Papper Papr Pper Aper Ppaer Paer Papre PhotoPaper - Photopaper Shredder - Schredder Shredders - Sherders Shreader Shreaders Shreddars Shreeders See more common misspellings here. |
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| Further Resources |
Follow the links below to find more information about Paper: Wikipedia - 'The biggest multilingual free-content encyclopedia on the Internet.' Sizes - International Paper Sizes. Recycling - paper recycling information. |
| Frequently Asked Questions |
Colour PaperPhoto Paper Recycle
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| What colours are available? |
We offer a wide range of coloured papers that are designed to add visual impactto important documents and presentations as well as colour coding paper work.
Available in various different shades ranging from Pastel through to Deep colours.
Here are just some of the colours available: Pastel shades, Cream, Green, Blue, Pink and Yellow. Deep shades, Deep Blue, Canary Yellow, Deep Pink and Deep Red.
We also offer a handy assorted pack of the most popular paper colours for those small but important jobs. View all coloured paper Back to top |
| Will it work with my copier, laser / inkjet printer or my fax machine? |
Most manufacturers guarantee their product for use on all office printers, including mono and colour copiers, laser, inkjet and plain paper fax machines. Details of the compatibility of a paper product is usually outlined in the description. For ease of use we have sorted the paper into ranges for you; View all compatible Copier Paper View all Laser Paper View all Inkjet Paper Back to top |
| Can I buy paper to print my photos? |
Yes, we do have a range of papers especially coated in matt or glossy finish thatproduce high quality printed images. These papers are fast drying, fade andsmear-resistant. There are a range of sizes available from the traditional 6" x4" photo size, to the versatile A4 size and many more. View all photo paper.
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| How do I know I am using the correct Photo Paper? |
This is down to choice. Picture quality paper is available in various weights and sizes.Photo quality paper can be anything from 165gsm up to 270gsm. Basically the heavier the weight of the paper the better quality your photos will be. The paper sizes vary and once again are determined by what size of print you wish to achieve. There are lighter weights available but these are not recommended for high quality pictures, but can be used for coloured documents. Make sure you check the specifications of the printer itself before you select the paper. To find the contact details for your printer manufacturer please visit the Manufacturers info page. Back to top |
| Why should I choose Glossy, Satin or Matt Finish for my photos? |
Once again this is down to personal choice. Prior to digital technology, we all used to take ourfilms for processing to a shop for developing. We had a choice of size and texture for our pictures. Well basically this is what you need to decide when choosing your photopaper Back to top |
| Do you sell recycled paper? |
Yes, we stock a range of high performancemultipurpose paper made from 100% recycled material. This paper is ideally suited for high volume copying and printing. Manufactured to ISO 9002 (quality)and ISO 14001 (environmental) management standards and is available in A4 and A3 sizes 80gsm. Not forgetting those all important documents and external communications we can also offer a premium paper product that is once again guaranteed for use with all office printing technologies including colour copier, colour laser, monocopiers/laser printers, colour inkjet and plain paper fax machines. Manufacturedto ISO 9002 (quality) and ISO 14001 (environmental) management standards and are available in A4 size, 80gsm and 100gsm. View all Recycled Paper. Back to top |
| What should I use for letterhead? |
You will want your letterhead to reflect your company image and create a good impression.We would recommend using 100gsm paper to create a professional image. We offer arange of quality 100+gsm papers in various finishes such as smooth, satin or textured available with or without a watermark. View all Executive Paper. Laid – Is a traditional finish and is described by themanufacturer as a 'Tactile' paper. The distinctive lines (all going in onedirection, vertical or horizontal) woven into the paper give it a very classic,raised finish. Conqueror and Character brandsboth have a range of Executive Paper with a Laid finish. Wove – A sharp polished finish and is smooth tothe touch. The Wove texture option is available in the Character and Conqueror executive paper ranges. Contour – This is an embossed paper with whatis described by the manufacturer as a hammer finish. Conqueror has arange of Executive Paper with a Contour finish. Vellum – This offers a more subtle texture option, with a gentle 'tooth' or depth of texture. The Vellum texture option is available in the 5 Star, Character and Conqueror executive paper ranges. Smooth – This is the most common finish. If the texture is notstated then you can usually assume that the paper has a smooth finish. There arealso Ultra Smooth options available. Smooth papers can be found throughout all Executive Paper ranges. Atextured paper is traditionally chosen to add value to any importantdocuments. Matching envelopes are also available to compliment your choice of paper. View all Executive Envelopes.
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| How do I look after my paper? |
The way you look after your paper can affect its performance. Store your paper in a cool dry place - Paper is a living, natural material and itsproperties may change slightly with variations in humidity and temperature. Allpaper likes stable conditions and when stored at room temperature in normalhumidity, it stays in perfect condition for a long time - and ready touse. Don’t expose your paper to heat - Next to a radiator or in direct sunlight is not theplace for storing paper. Paper’s copying and printing properties are affected not only by excessive humidity but also by excessive dryness. Back to top
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| Other questions and enquiries? |
If you have any other questions please click here and fill out our online form. We will get back to you within 48 hours with the answer, plus we will also update our website with your question Back to top |
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