Ilford MGRCDL1M 17.8x24cm 500

Ilford MGRCDL1M 17.8x24cm 500 | Photo paper for sizeable print runs

When you’re getting ready to make a batch of prints, a pack with a clear sheet size and a known quantity makes planning simpler. The Ilford MGRCDL1M is photo paper measuring 17.8 x 24 cm, supplied in a pack of 500. That makes it suited to photographers who expect to print regularly, or who want a larger supply ready for a project rather than buying paper a few sheets at a time. The supplier lists the colour as black. At Renz, we’d pay particular attention to the pack size: 500 sheets is a lot to have on hand, so it makes most sense when you already have a steady use for this paper. Its stated dimensions also give you a concrete size to work into your print planning. There’s no need to guess at the quantity or the sheet measurements when deciding whether this pack suits your next run.

Planning your paper supply

For a print project, it helps to estimate how many sheets you’re likely to use and where you’ll keep the remaining stock. With 500 sheets in the pack, this is a supply to plan around, rather than an occasional top-up. The 17.8 x 24 cm size is the other practical detail to consider: compare it with the print dimensions you have in mind before settling on a paper size. If you’re preparing several prints, keeping the same sheet size throughout can make the work easier to organise. And if you’re trying a new image or approach, setting aside a small number of sheets for early tests can help you manage the rest of the pack carefully. Those are sensible steps for any print-paper purchase; the main product details here are refreshingly clear.

Technical Specifications

• Product type: Photo paper
• Sheet size: 17.8 x 24 cm
• Quantity: 500 sheets
• Colour: Black