Ilford MGRCDL1M 21x29.7cm 100

Ilford MGRCDL1M 21x29.7cm 100 | A4-size paper for your print work

The defining choice is the 21 × 29.7 cm page: it gives this Ilford photo paper an A4-sized format, with room for a print that feels like a finished page rather than a small snapshot. The pack contains 100, so it suits photographers who expect to make a run of prints, or who want a supply on hand for regular work. It’s a straightforward option when the intended print size matters more than an unknown finish or printing process; those details shouldn’t be guessed from the name alone. I’d start by checking whether this page size suits the image and the way you plan to present it. If it does, the quantity gives you space to make more than a handful of prints without changing formats halfway through.

Choosing the page format

A page-sized print gives you a different starting point from a small-format image: you can consider the whole sheet as part of the presentation, including how the photograph sits within it. This paper’s dimensions make that decision concrete. Think about the final image proportions and whether you want the print to use the full page or leave space around it. That’s a practical judgement rather than a claim about the paper’s surface or performance, which can’t be established from the product name. The pack size also makes it easier to plan a set of prints in the same format. If you’re choosing between papers, focus first on the finished dimensions you need; this listing is specific about those, and keeps the choice simple.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Ilford
• Product code: MGRCDL1M
• Size: 21 × 29.7 cm
• Quantity: 100
• Colour: Black