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Gloss A4 and A3 paper: shine and dye inks

Choose a Gloss size, check inks and prepare sheets at the correct scale.

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On this page
  1. At a glance
  2. Choose gloss with its trade-offs in mind
  3. A4 and A3: keep the correct size
  4. Keep missing data visible
  5. Paper specifications
  6. FAQ
  7. Sources

At a glance

  • A printable gloss finish on both faces.
  • Dye inks only.
  • A3 requires a suitable printer and page-size setting.

Choose gloss with its trade-offs in mind

Gloss creates stronger reflections than matte or Luster. An image may look more contrasted at one angle and less readable under direct glare; examine a printed sheet under your usual lighting.

The coating accepts dye inks only. Check black cartridges as well as colours and do not infer suitability simply because the driver offers a photo mode.

A4 and A3: keep the correct size

Choose a document matching the sheet and check the printer’s maximum size. A classic grid can hold more cards on A3, but margins, bleed and marks change the actual capacity.

An automatic fit option can shrink the whole layout. Print a measurable reference at actual size before a batch, even if the preview looks full.

Keep missing data visible

If a product’s thickness is not published, its weight cannot reconstruct it. A millimetre limit cannot then be compared: keep the status uncertain and consult your model’s documentation before any test.

  1. Check size, ink and paper path.
  2. Validate scale and margins on plain paper.
  3. Feed one Gloss sheet, let it dry and check for marks before the back.

Papers in the current catalogue

Nominal supplier values, not an in-house print test. Prices and stock are checked on the product page. Where a value is missing, no compatibility is inferred.

Published specifications
Papergsm · µmFormats
Double-sided Gloss A3 Paper · White Core · 300 gsm300 gsm
Thickness not documented here
A3
Double-sided Gloss Paper · White Core · 300 gsm300 gsm
Thickness not documented here
A4

Questions about this guide

Is weight enough when thickness is missing?

No. Two media of the same weight can have different thicknesses. Unpublished thickness remains unknown.

Should I fit an A4 PDF to an A3 sheet?

Not if you need actual-size cards. Prepare a true A3 layout or print the document at 100% without automatic enlargement.

Sources

Manufacturer limits apply to the media and feed paths stated in each document. A documentary match is not a physical test of our cardstock.