Different types of printer paper in the overview
Multifunctional Papers
This paper also lives up to its name and can be used equally for different printers and different occasions.
Environmental Paper
This paper is also known as recycled paper and consists of waste paper. Also in this area there are different quality levels. If the paper is very gray, the quality is lower. With a high degree of whiteness, the quality is better, but the paper is usually more expensive. This type of paper is suitable for everyday printing, so as a classic copy paper, anytime and well suited. It is compatible with both ink and laser printers.
Photo Paper
This paper is slightly more expensive than other copy paper, as it is especially suitable for photo prints. If it should be a bit cheaper, then the photo paper is also less thick and stable and maybe the print quality a bit lower. Photo paper is offered on the one hand for inkjet printers, but also for color laser printers. The surface of the photo paper is slightly glossy and provides a truly brilliant hue.
Ink Printing Paper
For this type of paper, the name is Program. It has a special surface in which the ink of an inkjet printer is absorbed. This results in a very good print quality and the colors are stronger if you use special inkjet paper (compared to normal copy paper). This paper is particularly suitable for high-quality prints, where it depends on a very good quality. With a laser printer, the inkjet printing paper is not compatible.
Copy Paper
This paper is known not only as a copy paper, but also as plain paper. This name says it all, because it is the most common paper. The print quality on copy paper is better for a laser printer than for an inkjet printer, but most copy paper grades could be used with both device variants.
Thermal Paper
This paper is suitable for the so-called thermal printing process. The thermal paper is provided with a layer that reacts to temperatures. The effect of heat activates dyes and creates the image. This thermal paper is widely used, for example, in small, mobile printers in order to be able to immediately print small photos in the "Polaroid style", which are often also provided with a self-adhesive backing.
Laser Printing Paper
This coated paper has a very smooth surface and is therefore suitable for upscale prints. However, it may be that the laser printer toner does not adhere well to this paper or is easier to break off and scratch off. So it's best to buy the paper in a small size and test it with your own laser printer. However, this type of paper is not suitable for an inkjet printer.