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How to Create an IT Budget That Actually Works
11 Mar, 2026

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Canon’s GP-501 glossy 4x6” paper is the kind of sensible option if you’re printing small, everyday photo prints on a regular basis and want them to look like “actual photos” rather than office inkjet results. At £14.94 ex-VAT for 100 sheets, the price sits in the “reasonable” zone for branded photo paper, and the real-world payoff is the finish: decent gloss, good colour pop, and fewer complaints from clients/family photos than generic bargain stock. If you’re a UK reseller office doing customer proofs, event handouts, or small photo runs where turnaround matters, this is an easy pick.
That said, I’d be cautious if you’re chasing the absolute cheapest cost-per-print or if you print a lot of higher-end work. Branded glossy paper can be pricier than value ranges, and if your printer settings aren’t dialled in (paper type/profile), you can end up with overly dark blacks or inconsistent results between batches. So: buy it if you want reliable glossy output for 4x6 jobs without messing around; skip it if you’re printing thousands and want the best cost efficiency over premium look.

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