OFFICE PAPER

Most businesses don’t give much thought to the paper they run through their printers and copiers. After all, paper is paper… right? Not exactly. The quality and brightness of the paper you use directly impacts how professional your documents look, how well your equipment performs, and even how much you spend on maintenance. With over 40 years in the print industry, River Bend Business Products knows good paper and can help you navigate the many options available, so you can choose the right paper for better-looking documents, smoother equipment performance, and long-term value.

You can usually find the brightness rating directly on your paper ream. Look for common office paper measurements such as:

• TAPPI or ISO Brightness
• CIE Whiteness

If the brightness rating is below 96, your prints may appear dull, muddy, or less professional than they could be.

Paper quality doesn’t just affect how your documents look—it also affects how your printers and copiers perform.

Low-grade paper often creates problems such as:

• Excessive paper dust buildup
• Curling
• Rough or uneven edges
• Inaccurate cuts
• Increased misfeeds and jams

Over time, paper dust can accumulate inside your equipment and cause premature wear on critical components. In fact, excessive dust is one of the leading causes of maintenance issues.

Lower-quality paper may also increase the risk of static electricity problems, which can lead to:

• Ink or toner malfunctions
• Dust attraction inside machines
• Paper jams and misfeeds
• Potential electrical shock damage to components

To protect your equipment—and avoid potentially voiding maintenance agreements—manufacturers typically recommend using paper that meets specific quality specifications.

Many competitors sell 92-bright paper as their standard offering. Our paper is 96 bright – and that difference is noticeable.

Higher brightness means:

• Stronger contrast
• Crisper text
• More vivid images
• Cleaner, more professional documents

Everything from copies and forms to manuals, memos, presentations, proposals, and reports simply looks better on brighter paper. The improved contrast also makes documents easier to read, helping important information stand out.

Despite the higher brightness, our paper still maintains excellent runnability in high-speed printers and copiers, so your workflow stays smooth and efficient.

Upgrading to 96-bright paper costs only about six-hundredths of a cent per page more than standard paper.

For that tiny difference, every document you produce looks sharper, more professional, and more polished. When those documents go to clients, partners, or prospects, they help create the impression of a more premium, professional organization.

In reality, one strong first impression easily pays for that difference.

Using high-quality paper can help reduce unnecessary service calls and keep your machines running smoothly.

For any copier or printer under a maintenance agreement with River Bend Business Products, we go a step further: If you use our paper exclusively, we guarantee you won’t incur extra service charges for paper-related jams.

If paper outside of the recommended specifications is used, and it contributes to jams or feeding issues, the resulting service call may fall outside your standard maintenance coverage.

We offer FREE local delivery – right to your workstation or store room!

Buying by the pallet? Let’s talk savings!

If your business goes through a lot of paper, we offer bulk pallet pricing that’s not listed online. Contact us for special discount rates and enjoy free local delivery – we’ll bring it straight to your stock-room, no lifting or hauling required.