How to choose printer paper

The quality of printing and the readability of prints depend on the choice of paper for the printer.

Contentment

1. Parameters that need attention
   
2. Paper size (or size)
   
3. Density
4. Brightness
5. Class
6. Compatible with printer type
7. Summary

How to choose a paper for the printer: the parameters that need attention

It should be noted that the paper recommended for use is often already indicated in the instructions for the printer. If it is not, you should be guided by the following parameters:

1. Size (same format);

2. Density;

3. Brightness;

4. Class;

5. Compatible with printer type.

It is also worth assessing the organoleptic qualities of paper - the presence of dust on its surface and cuts, the uniformity of density (for this you need to take a sheet and look at the light), the smoothness of the surface.

Paper size (or size)

Virtually all modern printers designed for use in the home or office are designed for use with A4 paper or smaller. However, the exact size can be found in the documentation for the device itself.

However, the paper itself for printers is most often produced in A4 format.

Density

Paper density determines its performance and organoleptic characteristics. In addition, most printers of the middle and budget classes have a limiting value for this parameter.

The optimal density for printing is 80-95 grams per square meter. If you plan to double-sided printing - it is recommended to take a thicker paper.

But the paper of lower density can be zazhvatsya printer or tear inside its mechanism. Materials that have a density greater than maximum can simply get stuck in the device.

Brightness

Brightness is a parameter that determines the organoleptic properties of paper. The higher it is, the shorter it is. Paper of 100% brightness is suitable for printing only very important documents, and for everything else, 80-90% will be enough.

It is clear that the lower the brightness of the paper, the more gray it seems.

Class

Class - complex designation for paper parameters such as composition, fiber size, organoleptic properties, etc. There are three of them - A, B and C.

Class A paper is the highest quality. It is bright, dense, has a smooth texture. However, it is very expensive, so it is advisable to use such paper for printing, printing important documents, etc. Class C is enough for everything else.

Compatible with printer type

Of course, paper is nothing more than a consumable material, and the fact that sheets that are not compatible with it are installed in the printer will not cause any damage. However, due to the difference in inkjet and laser printing technologies, the quality of prints may vary.

That is why paper is often labeled as "more suitable" and "less suitable" for a particular type of printing.

It is clear that it is worth choosing a "more suitable" paper for your type of printer.

Summary

Most paper parameters determine its organoleptic rather than performance characteristics.However, when choosing a suitable consumable material, it is not worth saving - at low density the sheet may tear, and its uneven texture will scratch the printer head. Rather, it is necessary to guide the principle of "reasonable sufficiency".

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Attention! This material is the subjective opinion of the authors of the project and is not a guide to purchase.