Inkjet Paper Size Guide

There are a lot of inkjet paper sizes to choose from. The type you use will depend on your needs and the capabilities of the printer. You’ll need to check the manual to see the paper types it can support.

Sheet Paper (measurement in inches)

Common sheet paper used on inkjet printers are the 4 x 6, 5 x 7, 8 x 10, the 8.5 x 11 and the 8.5 x 14. The 8.3 x 11.7 sheet paper is also used. Other sizes used are the 11 x 14, the 11 x 17, the 11.7 x 16.5, 12 x 12 and the 13 x 19. Other popular sheet paper types are the 16.5 x 23.4, 17 x 22, the 24 x 30 and the 30 x 40” inkjet paper size.

Roll Paper

Popular sizes are the 4 in, the 8.3 in, the 8.5 in, the 10 in and the 13 in. Other roll paper types are the 16 in, 16.5 in, the 17 in, the 20 in and the 24 in. The 36 in is also used as is the 42 in, the 44 in, the 50 in, the 54 in and the 60 in.

North American and ISO Papers

The two paper standards, North American and ISO are supported by all inkjet printers. The US paper standards are the letter (8.5in x 11in; 216mm x 279mm), legal (216mm x 356mm, 8.5in x 14in), B – ledger or tabloid inkjet paper size (279mm x 432mm, 11in x 17in), the Super A3 or Super B size (330mm x 483mm, 13in x 19in) and the C size (432mm x 559mm, 17in x 22in).

Common SO paper standards used are the A4 (210mm x 279mm, 8.3in x 11.7in), the A3 (297mm x 420mm, 11.7in x 16.5in) and the A2 (420mm x 594mm, 16.5in x 23.4in).

Inkjet Paper Types

Photo paper types include glossy paper, semigloss, matte paper and proofing paper. Other types are the fine art paper (which includes satin and pearl, smooth matte, watercolor paper and canvas). These are available in the inkjet paper sizes described earlier. Some of the more common sizes for photo papers are 4×6, 5×7, 8×10 and the 8.5×11.

The specialty paper types include the double sided, cards, scrapbook, plotter paper, bond paper, transparency film and clear film.

Tips on Using Inkjet Paper

Most inkjet printer manufacturers make special paper designed for their printer. Because these papers are developed especially for the device, the output will be of the highest possible quality. To achieve the best result, the printer has to be set at the best or highest mode. Printer manufacturers also don’t recommend using refill cartridges as the quality is not the same.

If quality is poor, it’s possible the printer is dirty. it’s a good idea to clean the printer. Inkjet printers use different cleaning methods, so check the manual.

The inkjet paper sizes listed here are the standard. If you want to use other paper sizes, refer to the user guide on how to set up custom paper types.