The Right Paper For The Right Job

In The Thick Of It

Thickness is another factor that differentiates copy, color copy and laser papers. Thickness adds to the stiffness and opacity of the paper—as well as to the perceived value, since customers tend to associate value with the stiffness of the bulkier papers. Thicker papers also prevent jams and reduce show-through on color copies, which is especially important when the paper is to be printed on both sides.