Office Paper Buying Guide
Whether you are printing vivid color documents or important proposals, or just making copies of general office documents, the right office paper elevates any project. Some factors to consider before you place your office paper order are paper weight, brightness, recycled content and the availability of specialty papers for specific tasks.
Paper Brightness
"Brightness" refers to a specific measure of how much light a sheet of paper reflects. The U.S. uses the GE/Tappi scale and is a different brightness measurement system than the International scale. The comparison scale below, along with the new brightness icon, will guide you through the different numbers.
| U.S. (GE/Tappi) Scale | 92 Brightness | 96 Brightness | 98 Brightness |
| International (Int'l.) Scale | 102-106 | 108-112 | 113-117 |
The higher the brightness rating, the sharper the print. Color documents should be printed on office paper with a minimum 96 brightness. General office documents only require 92 brightness office paper
Office Paper Weights
Office paper ranges from 20 lbs. to 32 lbs. These numbers indicate the weight of an 500 sheets. Between 24-28 lbs. is fine for general office documents. The heavier weight work best for for color documents.
Most Common Office Paper Styles
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Eco-Friendly Office Paper
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Recycled paper requires less water, energy and fewer chemicals to manufacture. Look for the recycled symbol and recycled less water and energy in man |
Green Seal Certified Office Paper
All Green Seal Certified paper meets strict minimum standards for recycled and chemical content: - At least 30% post-consumer fiber; |
