Officeprofiles sells some of the lowest priced paper supplies in the UK, for business and home office use.

We know that these days its a tough choice when selecting the correct paper for the job at hand, a job that's getting more and more difficult with the growing ranges available to the office consumer. With the introduction in new technologies, cost implications and the increasing pressure to keep our offices a green place to work we have tried to keep our paper supplies on Officeprofiles to strict criteria for your business needs.

The following is a guide for consumers on how the Officeprofiles paper section can be used to full effect;

Copier papers - Available in A5, A4 and A3 sizes (size guides listed below) - copier paper is easily the most commonly used of all the paper types in the office today, generally used as a photocopying product copier paper can also be used on inkjet and laser printers as well as scanners, fax machines and multi functional devices in the office.

Inkjet papers - Again these could be used on many office machines although their make up is best suited for inkjet application due to their ability to accept inkjet ink transfer.

Card and office card - Basically the same as an office paper only much thicker, a paper is generally considered a card when its weight exceeds 160grams. Available in white and coloured options and coated if needed for specific printing requirements.

Listing paper - Once a very popular member of the office paper family but now tends to play a more cameo role in the grand scheme of office requirements. Listing paper is one long section of paper with hole down either side so the paper can be fed through sprockets on specific sprocket dot matrix printers. Listing paper is available plain, music ruled, 1 part, 2 part, 3 part and 4 part and has options of tear away side section for easier filing when printed. For special binders for filing your listing paper please visit our computer binders section.

Printed papers - these are form based products aimed at either accounts printing, payroll and HR admin and sales/invoice needs. Our pre printed ranges of office paper include offerings from Sage, Sigma and Communisis and many compatible lines to trim that office budget.

Watermarked paper - this can be found in the specialist inkjet range of papers and is perfect for those wishing to add that extra touch of class to their printing.

Photo paper - Easily the fast growing of the paper ranges we offer, photo paper is now more printer specific than ever before - that's we why we here at Officeprofiles offer extensive selections from some of the most trusted names in the photo printing trade today; names like Epson photo paper, Canon photo paper, Lexmark photo paper, HP photo paper and economy choices like five star photo paper. Photo paper is mostly divided in too glossy, matt and silk effect finishes each giving a different look to your printed photo's when printed.

Once you have chosen your paper you need to ensure you get the most from it and ensure that it's shelf life works for you not against you.

Paper storage tips;

Avoid moisture - to make sure you paper feeds correctly through you printer or photocopier you need to keep it away from moisture. Paper is made to a very low moisture level (typically below 5%) - avoid damp conditions or the paper will not feed correctly and could damage your office machines.

Do not overheat paper - avoid storing your office paper near a radiator or store it on a window shelf where the sun can affect its quality. Exposure to heat will effect the moisture levels of your office paper and lead to jamming in the machine.

Keep it wrapped - Again this is a moisture issue, once you have taken the paper you need from the wrapper reseal the pack and avoid letting the atmosphere breach the quality of your office paper.

Store near the machine - this is probably the best tip for getting the most from  your office paper, if your store it by the machine for which it is intended then it will be stored at the same temperature as that machine thus giving the best chance of your paper jamming - if this is not possible always allow your paper to reach room temperature before using.

Paper size guide;

A1 - 594x841

A2 - 420x594

A3 - 297x420

A4 - 210x297

A5 - 210x148

A6 - 105x148

A7 - 74x105

A8 - 52x74

A9 - 37x52

A10 - 26x37

Useful envelopes guide to match with common paper sizes;

An A4 sheet of paper unfolded needs C4 envelopes

if your A4 paper is folded in half once (this becomes A5) then C5 envelopes are needed.

The most popular form of envelopes is when an A4 sheets is folded twice giving the form a third A4 look, these need DL envelopes

For any further advice on the correct paper for your needs then please contact our sales team.