Choosing the Right Inkjet Paper

       By: Mohita Bhargava
Posted: 2008-05-14 04:31:09
There are different types of paper available in the market. But which one is good and which to choose from is the question. The prerequisites of an inkjet printer are different from that of a dot matrix printer. Here are some criteria that will help you select the right Inkjet Paper for your printer. These are weight, brightness, smoothness and, at times, opacity. Good Inkjet Printing needs paper that has the right degree of absorbency and prevents ink from spreading.Usually office paper weighs around 80-100g/m² that makes it suitable for printing text as ink load is light. It is advisable not to print pictures and graphics as they may cause the paper to buckle. Besides, double sided printing is also not possible as it is see through. Further, it is also not suitable for other types of photographic work. For this, there are special types of paper available. There are different types of Inkjet Paper you can buy, for printing a photo, for instance. The Inkjet Photo Paper is usually thicker and weighs approx 62 lbs.The brightness of Inkjet Paper is rated on the scale of 1 to over 100. Greater the number, the whiter will be the paper. If you are planning to buy Inkjet Photo Paper, then go in for one that is brighter and whiter. This will help in getting more lively color prints. For better results, check the brightness rating of 95 and above. The manufacturers name is also important but one shouldn't be of the wrong notion that buying from a good paper manufacturer means getting more bright paper. Further, to accentuate the looks of printed pictures depending on your taste - you need to choose the paper with right finish.Basically there are three different types of Inkjet Photo Paper, namely, glossy, semi gloss and matte. Glossy Photo Lab Paper come with a high sheen. Semi glass finish paper has a satin luster and a slight bumpy surface, they are less shiny than Glossy Inkjet Paper. Matte has dull surface and are used for displaying prints under glass.These tips would help you in selecting the right paper for your printer. However, extra caution must be taken to set the printer properties as per the needs of the paper. A wrong attempt can spoil the printing. So for depth of tone, razor sharp details on paper and beautiful finish, buy the paper from an authentic store only. For more details and selection of good quality Inkjet Printer Paper, log on to http://www.gotoforms.com
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