Just wondering, with the cost of everything going up, what kind of paper are you guys using to print and where are you getting it? I used to use nice paper but it’s starting to cost me too much! I’m printing the package to be signed and sent back according to Legal/ Letter, but are you printing the signers copy all on letter or are you printing legal and letter for them as well? Thanks for your input!
officesupply.com has great deals all the time on paper and where I’m at, I get super fast shipping. Last order, I think I got it the next day. I print as the order says which is typically to print as the PDF is. Once in a blue moon I’ll be asked to print on all letter size paper.
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I will have to check out that site. Thank you for sharing!
I meant to say I print as PDF is for signing, but for signers copies I’m wondering if It would be ok to print their copy on Letter only as most of the time it’ll just be shoved in a drawer somewhere…
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20 pound cases of letter from Walmart delivered, 20 pound legal also. Use my bypass tray for legal. Always print legal and letter. There are some forms that are required in WA state to be printed on legal. Some states require deeds of trust to be printed on legal. I use a ream of legal to 4 reams of letter usually. You have to factor printing costs into your fees. Cheap paper jams a printer with lint and every instruction I’ve ever seen says to use 20 pound. I keep a lot of paper and ink cartridges on hand. Have an extra drum on hand for your printer.
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Thank you! I guess my post sounded like I’m a complete Newbie, to clarify I have been doing this for 2 years now. I ALWAYS print Legal and Letter accordingly to be signed. I have a very nice Dual tray Cannon laser printer that I spent a bit on, and ALWAYS have extra toner on hand so the printing part isn’t a problem at all. I had been using high quality Hammermill paper from Amazon printing both legal and letter for signers as well, however the rising cost of paper (especially legal is killing me) so I’m trying to find a cost effective way of doing things ie: printing the signers package to leave with them on low quality letter only, and using the high quality Letter and Legal to be signed and sent back, not sure if there is a problem doing that. However I was looking for more cost efficient way of doing things, maybe switching to lower quality paper for both, so yes, I’ll now be looking at Walmart to see if I can save on paper with them. Thanks for your reply!
@FeliciaNM505 
You’re correct! Always utilize laser printers (never ink or inkjet, etc.) to ensure archival documents being recorded.
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Don’t go to the lower quality paper.
Just going to switch from 24lb to 20…What brightness do you use?
20 pound 92 bright. Seems to work for hiring companies just fine.
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I print everything on letter. I go between Staples, Amazon & Costco for paper, I typically purchase a case at a time. I do think the paper from Amazon is a little better quality.
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@FeliciaNM505 For many years, utilized 24# 98 Brightness.
A few years ago when prices became quite steep for 24#, switched to 20# 92 Brightness.
Regarding ‘inexpensive’ paper supplies, in my direct experience the Boise brand of paper has the following drawbacks:
- curls
- wrinkles
- regularly jams
As such, not worth the cost savings . . .
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@mgmsignings Do you ever get push back for printing everything on letter size paper?
Currently just looking for sales! In my MD area oddly enough, Fed Ex shipping had weekly deals on paper either $8.99 or 9.99 a ream or $13.00 for legal. I’ll stock up when I see that!
All of the companies I’ve worked with thus far have requested letter. I’ve completed 60 loan signings thus far. Only 1 has been a combo of letter/legal.
Reams of paper on sale. Staples and BJ’s usually have good sales. I got 19 reams of paper from Staples for 39.99 a month ago.
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Nineteen? Now THAT was a bargain whoo hoo
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I use 20 lb. 92 bright TRU RED I get at Staples for roughly $60 for 10 ream case. Seems expensive to me but I haven’t shopped around. I have a question, though. I get mostly mixed orders - that is, jobs that include about 80% letter and 20% legal paper, which I print as directed in the order. I print the signers’ copy the same way. The legal-sized paper is very costly. I think I’ll start printing the signers’ copy all in letter sized paper to save on legal sized paper costs.
Am I taking a risk doing that?
Wow! you got lucky! Thats a great price! I’m going to have to start keeping my eye open for sales.
That is the EXACT question I was trying to ask, but I guess it didn’t come out right lol
Basically does anyone print ONLY the signers copy on all Letter paper?
I think you’ll be fine as long as the pages aren’t cut off, and confirm with the company. You can adjust the printer settings to “fit to page”. Depending On the printer you may have the ability to adjust the scaling options as well. Allowing you to adjust legal docs to letter size. I also option to email the documents to them.Because some people do not want all that paper. Just make sure you verify that.It’s okay with the company that hired you.Because they may have their own email practices for documents
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