Office Paper

A1 841x594mm or 33 1/8 x 23 3/8 ins (double A3 size)
A2 420 x 594mm or 23 3/8 x 16 1/2 ins
A3 420 x 297mm or 16 1/2 x 11 3/4 ins (double A4 size)
A4 210 x 297mm or11 3/4 x 8 1/4 ins
A5 148 x 210mm or 8 1/4 x 5 7/8 ins (half A4 size)
A6 105 x 148mm or 5 7/8 x 4 1/8 ins (half A4 size)

Type of Office Paper

Here is a guide to the different types of office paper available to you.

Inkjet Paper
Paper specifically designed for use in inkjet machines to maximise the quality of your print. Ideal for high quality work and communications.

Copier Paper
Paper used in photocopiers and printers, manufactured to withstand high temperatures and not to jam up in the machine. All the copier paper at worklifehome is guaranteed!

Laser Paper
Paper specifically manufactured for use in laser machines. Designed to maximum print quality especially for coloured print.

Executive Paper
If you are looking for something that projects quality, then the range of 100gsm+ available is for you! You can choose from laid, contour or wove and in various colours.

Multipurpose Paper
Papers that are designed for use in a variety of machines including mono and colour copiers, laser, inkjet and fax machines. Some come with the manfacturers guarantee!

Photo Paper
Photo paper is designed for photo quality print, especially coated in a matt or glossy finish. These papers are fast drying.

Recycled Paper
Paper made from 100% recycled material and manufactured to meet quality and environmental standards.

Office Paper Weight

The weight or substance per unit area is obviously fundamental in paper and paper board products. The Basis weight of paper is the weight per unit area expressed in grammes per square metre. 80gsm is suitable for everyday use and this is the most popular weight of paper for general office and business usage. 90gsm is suitable for colour printing and for general usage. 100 & 120 gsm are suitable for company letterheads, important correspondence and prestigous mailings. 160 gsm is suitable for arts and crafts.

Office Paper Colour

Paper is available in a vast variety of colours and tints. Colour paper is useful for coding office paperwork, faxes, memos and other printed materials. Coloured paper is also ideal to add impact to your important documents and presentations.

Taking Care of your Paper

Damp - Paper is made to exacting low moisture levels (normally 4.5%). If exposed to damp conditions the paper will not perform to its optimum levels and in some circumstances will not feed into machines efficiently.

Cold Conditions - Always allow paper to warm up to room temperature before use. Paper performs best at around.

Overheating - Storing paper in direct sunlight or by a heat source upsets the moisture balance in paper and can lead to it drying out. This is often the cause of paper jamming in office copiers and printers.