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Paper sizes

Have you ever heard the terms A4, A3 or A5? Have you wondered what do they really mean when talking about printed papers? In most cases you have more than likely heard of A5 or Tabloid, but for many, the only two page sizes that they use almost daily are A4 or Letter. But there exist a number of paper sizes that are relevant to our everyday lives, and knowing them can save you time and money when ordering printed papers.

There are a variety of paper sizes used in different countries but the international standard paper size used are the A size, B size and C size paper series.

The A size are the most commonly used paper sizes for printing and copying, the B size on the other hand where created to cover the paper sizes that were not covered in the A series. And the C size are mostly envelop sizes.

The A size:

The dimensions of the A series paper sizes, as defined by the international standard, are given in the table below in both millimeters and inches (cm measurements can be obtained by dividing mm value by 10).

A series size papers starts from A0 to A10, listed are some common ‘A’ series paper sizes:

 

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Types of papers for Printing

 

There are different types of papers used for printing. With choosing the right paper, colors can become brighter, black text can stand out more, and a document is able to have quite an impact on the individual reading it. Knowing which type of paper is appropriate for which kind of print jobs can make it easier to select the right paper.

There are various types of printer paper available, but not all of them are created for the same purpose.

Matte Paper

Matte paper is best for everyday use. Matte paper is a kind of paper that has a white coating that allows the ink to dry quickly. Because the ink does dry so quickly on matte paper, it is unlikely to smear or become smudged with fingerprints. The relative roughness of the paper surface prevents light from being reflected but it can also have a surface that is smooth but without a reflection, which means that it combines high readability with high image quality.

It is used in all kinds of high quality print work and is suitable for color printing of products like Booklets and Brochures

Glossy Paper

Glossy paper is a kind of paper that has gone through a glazing process, typically used for printing photos because the paper produces sharp, vibrant print due to its glossy finish. The glossy finish actually absorbs the ink to create beautiful pictures. However, it is easy to smudge the paper with fingerprints, so it is important to handle it gently until the freshly printed item has dried completely. Glossy paper can become stuck to pages that are against the printed side, so it is best to avoid using it in situations where it will be used that way, such as in scrapbooks. There is also a specialized kind of glossy paper specifically designed for photo printing.

 

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The Difference between offset and digital printing.

It can be frustrating going to a Printing company and having to decide what paper you want where there are various different types of papers and  printing  to choose from, with various qualities, quantities, sizes, brightness, and weights. This is confusing especially if one doesn’t know what each different kind of printing and paper is used for. We will guide you on the various types of printing and printer papers, specific paper that goes with specific printers, and the different facets to consider when choosing printing  and paper to help you decide what printing and paper is best for you.

Digital paper printing refers to methods of printing from a digital-based image directly to paper through a variety of media such as inkjet and laser printers. Digital printing has a higher cost per page than more traditional offset printing methods. But this price is usually offset by avoiding the cost of all the technical steps required to make printing plates.

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