Types Of Wide Format Inkjet Paper
Plain Wide Format Inkjet Paper – Ideal for everyday wide-format printing, including CAD drawings, plans, diagrams and general office use where clarity and cost-efficiency are key.
Coated Wide Format Inkjet Paper – Designed to enhance colour vibrancy and ink absorption, making it suitable for presentation, posters and marketing visuals that require sharper detail.
High-Opacity & Technical Inkjet Paper – Provides consistent line definition and minimal bleed-through, commonly used for architectural, engineering and technical documents.
Available Wide Format Inkjet Paper Sizes
Our range of wide format inkjet paper is available in a comprehensive selection of cut-sheet and roll sizes, supporting everything from small-scale technical drawings to high-volume, wide-format printing. Cut-sheet options include A1, A2 and A3, as well as specialise sizes such as 175 x 841mm for technical and CAD workflows.
For roll-feed printing, we stock popular widths including 24inch (610mm), 36 inch (914mm) and 42 inch, with roll lengths ranging from 25m and 30m through to 45m, 45.7m and 50m up to 91m long. These paper sizes ensure compatibility with a wide range of professional wide format inkjet printers and print setups.
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Top Wide Format Inkjet Paper Brands
We stock wide format inkjet paper from trusted and recognised paper manufacturers, such as Canon, Epson, HP, Xativa and Xerox all of which provide consistent quality and reliable performance with wide format inkjet printers.
Best Uses for Wide Format Inkjet Paper
Technical & CAD Printing – Produce accurate line drawings, plans and schematics with precise detail for architecture, engineering and construction environments
Posters & Visual Displays – Create clear, eye-catching posters, signage and presentation material with consistent colour output and smooth finishes.
Office, Education & Design Work - Ideal for schools, studios and offices printing teaching materials, layouts, maps and wide-format documents in-house
Frequently Asked Questions
Large format printing refers to printing documents or images that are larger than standard A4 sizes. It is commonly used for technical drawings, plans, posters, maps, graphic design and signage, where clarity and detail must be maintained at scale.
Wide format paper is specially manufactured for oversized printing and is typically available in sizes such as A1, A2 and A3, as well as roll formats. It is designed to feed smoothly through wide format inkjet printers and deliver consistent ink absorption and image quality.
No. While some printer manufacturers recommend their own paper, most wide format inkjet printers are compatible with high-quality paper from other trusted brands. The key is choosing paper that matches your printer type, and the best finish for your needs.
Wide format inkjet paper is commonly used for CAD drawings, architectural plans, engineering diagrams, posters, presentations and educational materials. It is suitable for both monochrome line work and colour graphics, depending on the paper type and finish.
Wide format inkjet paper will only work with inkjet printers that support larger sizes, such as A3, A2 or A1. Before purchasing, always check your printer’s maximum supported paper size in the user manual, or brochure to ensure the correct paper support.
The terms large format and wide format are often used interchangeably. In practical terms, wide format printing generally refers to anything larger than A3+ , including A2, A1 and roll-fed paper. Large format can sometimes be used as a broader term to describe oversized printing applications, but in most printing situations, both describe printing on paper wider than standard desktop sizes.
Sheet-cut paper comes pre-cut in fixed sizes, such as A3, A3+ or a2 and is ideal for lower-volume or precise printing tasks, like CAD drawings and plans.
Paper rolls are supplied in continuous lengths and are better suited to high-volume or large-scale printing, allowing you to print longer documents, posters or banners without interruption
Wide format inkjet paper is available in a wide range of sheet and roll sizes. Sheet options commonly include A3, A3+ and A2, while roll paper sizes are often in A1, A0 and typically viewed in widths, such as 24” (610mm), 36” (914mm) and 42”m with varying roll lengths. This ensures compatibility with most professional wide format inkjet printers.
We stock wide format inkjet paper from popular manufacturers including Canon, Epson, HP, Xativa and Xerox. These brands are known for producing reliable, high-quality paper that performs consistently across professional wide format inkjet printers
Wide format inkjet paper is available in a range of GSM weights, from standard lightweight papers for everyday printing to higher GSM options designed for durability and improved opacity. Thicker paper is commonly used for powers, displays and presentation materials where strength and a premium feel are important.
Large format printing accessories can include paper stands, roll holders, cutter units, take-up reels and replacement ink cartridges. These accessories help to improve efficiency, support larger paper rolls and maintain consistent print quality.
Yes. Most large and wide format inkjet printers can print A4 documents, either directly from the paper tray or by using larger paper and scaling the print size. This makes them versatile for both large-scale output and everyday document printing.
Standard paper is the finished size, such as A3, A2, A1 and A0, ready to print without trimming needed. Plus sized paper is slightly larger, allowing for trimming or full-bleed printing where colour or images run right to the edge.
