best printer paper

Brightness values are typically in the low-to-mid 90s—for example, listings commonly report 92 and 96 brightness.

Listings include eco options with varying recycled content—examples include office sheets made with about 30% recycled material and options made from 100% post-consumer recycled fiber.

Reported weights include 20 lb and 24 lb for standard multipurpose sheets, 65 lb for cardstock, a printable cotton canvas listed as 340 gsm (noted as 125 lb), and a recycled option listed at 75 gsm.

Many listings specify compatibility with inkjet, laser, and copier equipment; some specialty sheets call out universal inkjet compatibility or gloss coatings optimized for photo printing.