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type: faq
title: "Does paper weight affect printing cost?"
description: "Yes, but usually only a little between similar stocks. Heavier and thicker paper uses more raw material and can require adjusted press settings, so it tend"
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timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# Does paper weight affect printing cost?

Yes, but usually only a little between similar stocks. Heavier and thicker paper uses more raw material and can require adjusted press settings, so it tend

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