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Definition: Cut sizes are the smaller sizes of paper generally used by quick printers. The two common cut sizes are 8.5x11 (letter size) or A4 and 11x17 (tabloid) or A3. Most laser printers, photocopy machines, fax machines, and small presses are designed for the letter size sheets or cut sizes no larger than the 11x17 or A3 sizes.

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Standard Paper Sizes
Focuses primarily on the differences between letter size (North American) and A4 cut sizes of paper.
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