Stay Equipped with Multipurpose & Copy Paper for All Your Needs
Having a printer at home definitely makes life easier. Being able to easily print paper documents, work, signage, and more means you can make one less trip to the shop and get everything done from home. A printer is nothing without paper, so you’ll have to ensure you have the paper you need stocked and ready to go. Luckily, Best Buy has you covered for all your multipurpose paper and copy paper needs, delivered right to your door.
What size paper do you need?
Paper comes in a variety of sizes and blends. You can find standard letter (8.5 x 11 inches), legal (8.5 x 14), and tabloid (11 x 17) sizes available in both multipurpose paper and copy paper. The universal standard for copy paper is letter, and it is used for most academic and business prints. Some documents are also printed on legal size. You can use different sizes based on your uses, and depending on your printer, by adjusting the settings. You will also find photo paper available for printers that have photo printing capabilities. Photo paper is available in a wide variety of sizes, so you can pick and choose according to your needs.
Find different paper textures for all uses
Texture also plays a big part in choosing the right paper for your printer, and for your documents. Keeping a few different textures on hand allows you to use better, thicker blends for more important documents, and more environmentally friendly blends for large quantities, or prints that don’t require the best in quality. Cardstock paper can be used for signage, invitations, or other creative projects that require something thick and sturdy. Uncoated paper is best for legal documents, school papers, and more, and it is also better to write with ink on. Coated paper is great for images, brochures, and other creative projects you won’t be using ink on. You can find different sealants for coated paper, including glossy, matte, and satin.
Ensure your paper and your printer are a match
Before making your purchase, you need to make sure that the paper you’re choosing is compatible with your printer. Most printers have different adjustments, and can be fitted to the thickness and texture of your paper. However, some printers aren’t compatible with all types of paper. If you’re using a printer for basic documents and just want something standard, you will want to go with uncoated letter size copy paper, which can be used for just about anything. Textured and coated paper, however, cannot be used for every print or printer. If you’re planning on marking your prints up, make sure to stick to uncoated copy paper. Coated paper will almost always smudge ink, as it’s not absorbent, but it will allow for a beautifully vivid and detailed print. So just check your printer settings and compatibilities, and consider your uses to pick the right paper.