FAQs

Full Carton Quantities:  Full-carton quantities of our paper and envelopes are available through authorized Reich Paper distributors throughout North America. Find your local Reich Paper distributor here. 

We realize that some paper industry terms and measures may be confusing, so we thought we would provide here a basic glossary of terms, as they relate to our grades HERE. 

What is the difference between text and cover? Text weight paper is the category of lighter paper generally used for stationery, flyers and envelopes. Cover weight paper, also known as cardstock, is the category of heavier paper used for products such as posters, menus, folders, business cards and invitations. The typical paper found in copy machines is 50# text, and a typical business card is 80# cover. 

Do your paper colors match Pantone Colors? No. Each color is unique to our own “recipe” and has been manufactured to enhance the application of inks, foils, engraving inks, thermography and digital printing. 

Our papers print easily offset, digitally and on laser or ink-jet printers. For example our SHINE paper and envelopes perform beautifully on laser printers, but every paper isn't suitable for every printing process. There are things you and your printer need to know and can do to ensure the cleanest, most successful print project possible. Some papers do require specific inks and handling techniques, to better assist you we’ve assembled printing and handling hints for all of our specialty papers and envelopes. You can find these hints on the product detail pages for each of our grade lines. 

The following papers are certified for use on HP Indigo: