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Photocopier paper accompanies us at every step of our lives. For as long as we can remember, we have painted our works on pieces of paper , only to now encounter it every day in our workplaces. But where did copy paper actually come from and how did the art of its production develop?
Copier paper - an invention that changed the course of communication.
Before copier paper as we know it existed, people communicated using tree bark, wall paintings, and clay tablets. The first papers were created 2,000 years ago in China. Its inventor is considered to be Ts'ai Luna - a Chinese court official who mixed mulberry bark, hemp, rags with water, crushed them into a pulp, and then hung the thin mat to dry in the sun. The first paper mills were established in Spain, then when paper was easier to make, it was used to print important books, bibles and legal documents.
Finally, in 1690, the first American paper mill was built in Pennsylvania. Initially, American paper mills used the Chinese method of grinding old rags and clothes into individual fibers to produce paper.
However, as the demand for paper increased, mills began using wood fibers because wood was cheaper and more plentiful than cloth. Today, paper is made from trees grown in sustainably managed forests and from recycled paper.
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You have a printer, but you don't know what photocopier paper to choose? We are in a hurry to help.
There are many types of copy paper, they differ, among others: size, weight and even color.
- 1. Copy paper
This type of paper is stronger and more durable than the average sheet of paper . It is ideal for letterhead, typed reports and envelopes.
- 2. Satin paper
Satin paper is ideal for laser and inkjet color printing, it is smooth and perfectly white, making it suitable for printing commercial offers, business cards and other documents.
- 3. Recycled paper
Made from reused paper products, recycled paper is perfect for those trying to reduce their impact on the environment. You can use it for most documents, including reports, notes and forms.
- 4. Synthetic paper
It is a unique paper made from a combination of polymers and fillers. It is resistant to water, UV radiation, chemicals and even grease. It is used in the production of maps or price lists and menu cards.
- 5. Decorative paper
It can be colored or white, but its production requires more steps to make it look attractive. It is often used to create stationery, e.g. wedding stationery.
Copy paper sizes
- A0 841 x 1189
- A1 594 x 841
- A2 420 x 594
- A3 297 x 420
- A4 210 x 297
- A5 148 x 210
- A6 105 x 148
- A7 74 x 105
- A8 52 x 74
- A9 37 x 52
- A10 26 x 37
Finally, once you have decided on the type and size of paper, thickness is the final step. Paper weight is measured in gsm (grams per square meter). The higher the grammage, the better the quality and feel of the paper.
35-55 g/m² - Most newspapers
90 g/m2 - Inner pages of medium-sized warehouses
130-250 g/m² - Good quality advertising poster
180-250 g/m2 - Cover of a mid-range magazine
350 g/m² - The most reasonable quality business cards
Standard paper weight is 75 g/m2 to 100 g/m2 for typical business applications; photographic paper is much higher and reaches a grammage of up to 280 g/m2.
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