Office paper products of all kinds are a part of every day use in business. Office paper distributors sell everything from copier paper by the carton to a handful of fancy envelopes for special invitations. Choose several paper distributors to get the right kind of office paper products for your business.

Select matching paper and envelopes in sufficient quantities to have on hand for business correspondence. There's several types of copier paper available based on price. However, specialty paper distributors offer a selection of fine paper that communicates the right image for your company. Use special paper and office paper supplies to make sales brochures and eye catching business presentations for potential clients.

When ordering special paper, keep in mind the following information about various weights of paper:

1. Writing paper, or bond paper, is generally available in 20, 24 and 26 pound weights.

2. Text weight paper, used for brochures, manuals, direct mail, advertising, promotions, invitations and fliers, is often 50, 60, 70, 80 or 100 pound.

3. Popular cover weights are 60, 65, 80, and 100 heavier stock paper.

Action Steps
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Save money by purchasing everyday office paper supplies in large quantities

Choose an office supply paper store that gives you the combination of price and service that you prefer; many online sites offer free shipping. You might be able to save money on everyday letterhead stationary by printing the letterhead from your computer along with the contents of the letter.

I recommend: Find discount prices on office paper at Rapid Supplies and OfficeSupplyGroup.

Buy from specialty paper distributors for high-quality documents

Specialty paper comes in a variety of sizes and colors as well as the weights listed above. The finish, or surface, of the paper can be anywhere from ultra smooth, to rough, to an embossed pattern such as linen, laid or cockle. Carbonless paper allows a form to be duplicated easily, and special security paper gives the extra security of a special design, making it hard to copy or counterfeit.

I recommend: Find the best variety of specialty paper at Paper Direct. Purchase fine office stationary and other fine paper at FineStationary. Find many types of paper at PaperWorks.

Choose recycled paper to help save the environment

Earth friendly office supplies are becoming more popular and easier to find and buy. Besides recycled paper, you may also want to look for file folders, mailing envelopes, business envelopes, and post-it notes made from recycled post-consumer waste.

I recommend: Purchase recycled office supply paper at Quill and GreenLine Paper Company.

Change your business practices to use less paper

Find ways to reduce the amount of paper you use, re-use other types of paper, and recycle as much of it as you can.

I recommend: Learn ways to cut paper use in offices at Cutting Paper. Read step by step instructions on how to recycle office paper into blank books at Instructables. Get office paper reduction quick tips from the California Integrated Waste Management Board.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Your computer's printer is designed to accept paper of a maximum weight of 52 pound paper. You may be able to get it to accept heavier weight paper if it has a manual feed option and feed a single sheet at a time. Or obtain a sample and try to print it before you order a quantity of heavy weight paper.