Which printer paper is right for me?

  • 14 years ago
Hello and welcome to our Buyers Guide Video on printer paper. When it's time to stock up the stationery cupboard with printer paper you might be surprised by how much choice there is.Suddenly you're swamped with sizes, brands and weights. Well we hope this video will help you make the best choice for your office or home printer.The best place to start with printer paper is size. A4 paper is the most commonly used for general office use. It's probably what you'll use for letters, invoices and general printouts.Next on your checklist is paper weight. We stock printer paper from 80gsm to 260gsm – the gsm stands for grams per square metre. And what you choose depends on what you need the paper for.The lightest of our printer paper – 80gsm is suitable for everyday use. But if you'd like paper that makes an impression, our 100gsm and 120gsm paper is perfect for letterhead correspondence and anything that needs an executive 'feel'.When you've got that figured out, you've got a range of brands to choose from. We stock 20 different printer paper brands so you're sure to find a brand that keeps your office moving.If you're on a tight budget, our own Euroffice printer paper is fantastic value. It has environmental accreditation and despite its penny pinching price, it's bright white and holds ink well.If you want to find out more about our printer paper, check out our written Buyers Guide. You'll find more information on printer paper compatibility and the environmental credentials of what we sell.