What weight of paper?

[gram2twins]

I have downloaded some patterned paper and am wondering what weight paper I should use to print these out?


Thanks,
Marilyn

[junebugstamper]

I find, with my printer, I can use a 65# cardstock with patterned paper or digi stamps. If I try the 80#, like the SU paper, the printer gets bucky. I just buy it at my local Michael's in a pack of 50 or so (white) and keep it for my things like that. Hope this helps.

Bug

[gram2twins]

Thanks Bug, I just got a Canon inkjet and wasn't sure what to use.

Marilyn

[cat_woman]

It depends on what effect you want with your paper. I personally find that using plain cardstock gives a dull print. There are two papers I use for my digi papers. First is Domtar First Choice 32lb laser bond paper. Its nice thick bond paper that's super white and super smooth so it give a nice professional finish on the printed papers. And second is Staples brand double sided, matte finish brochure paper. Its about 35lb (170g/m2 - 8mil) and prints nice deep colours with almost a velvet finish. Not very often, but I do use the glossy bochure papers if I want a shiny paper or am using a photo as a background paper. I print all my stuff on my Canon MP560 inkjet printer. Right now I'm using Canon ink (new printer/new cartridges), but generally I use off brand ink and still get very good results with these papers.

[gram2twins]

I have the Canon MP560 also. Just got it a couple of months ago. I have never used digi patterned paper but have seen a lot of pretty papers. Thought I might give some a try.

[junebugstamper]

I discovered at a paper company that there are a lot of variables with paper weight. 80# can be heavier or lighter. It seems that the industry doesn't have a standard when it comes to paper weights. I think my 65# paper from Michael's is called text weight and the heavier is called cardstock. I even bought some 110# weight from Office Depot (which would normally be WAY too heavy for cards) and it was more like the 80# that I had been using. I wouldn't run this through my printer, though. Just a thought. Ask a clerk if you can feel the paper and take some of your paper with you. They'll open a ream ~ or half ream (250 sheets) and let you do this. If not, go elsewhere.

Bug