We may live in a digital age, but there is still an ongoing need for printed communications. When this need arises, we want to ensure that our documents are professional and positively reflect our brand.
Our choice of materials plays a significant role in the final printed product, with the bond paper being the popular choice for business use.
However, we want to understand more about bond paper uses, printer paper sizes, and which projects would benefit from this particular printing material.
What is Bond Paper?
Originally used to create official government documents, bond paper is a high-quality, durable writing paper, most commonly available in weights upward of 60 g/m².
It is ideal for electronic printing on desktop inkjet or laser printers, or larger industrial printers. Often sold in rolls for commercial use, it also comes in several basic sizes, including the common letter size of 8.5 x 11 inches and tabloid-size of 11 x 17 inches.
Bond paper comes in various weights from 16 to 36 pounds; higher numbers denote a heavier and thicker sheet of paper. The more weighted varieties differ from card stock, though, which is thicker and best used for business cards or paperback covers.
Printer Paper Size
We generally make use of pretty standard printers, most of which can accept a maximum print paper size of 17 x 22 inches or tabloid size. Therefore, using bond paper in either letter or tabloid size in our home printer or business projects guarantees an excellent finish. However,purchasing a roll of bond paper may prove more cost-effective for your needs.
Bond Paper Projects
Being a versatile and dependable stationary choice, bond paper can be used in a variety of applications. Understanding the stock qualities available helps you make the best choice and bring your project ideas to life.
For example, businesses would opt for a weightier paper choice for documents such as letterheads or business forms. They may also want to use watermarked paper indicating their brand in a subtly elegant way.
An excellent choice for color printing maps or photographs is coated paper. It is treated to provide a bright and vibrant surface. This smooth surface is less porous than uncoated paper, which works well with inkjet printers—limiting the amount of ink absorbed results in a sharper image. Brochures and flyers with high-definition imagery would likewise benefit from coated paper.
The uncoated bond paper would be ideal for standard printed materials. These could include items like envelopes that don’t need well-defined, crisp lines.
Bond paper isn’t just for business but can also be used for writing or scrapbooking. It is available in various colors and beautiful textures, including laid, linen, or wove. It’s also a great addition to school project materials, thanks to its excellent erasability and rigidity.
Bringing Project Ideas to Life
Choosing bond paper for your business or personal projects offers a host of benefits and a high-quality result.
Do you have a question or need guidance on the most suitable product for your needs? We would love to assist. Get in touch with our team via our contact form for more information on printing and plotting, printer paper size, or printing supplies.
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