GEK-99044
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Appendix B Paper Specifications
APPENDIX B PAPER SPECIFICATIONS
The printer is designed to use edge-punched (sprocket-fed) fanfold
paper. See diagram below. multipart forms should be free of staples
or stitching and preferably held together with glue or self-crimping
techniques. They need to be of uniform thickness from side-to-side.
In the case of special forms and gummed labels, it is best to consult a
forms supplier for help in selecting the best forms construction and
to try a sample to ensure satisfactory operation. The chart on the
next page lists forms that should provide satisfactory performance.
Paper widths from 3 inches (76.2 mm) to 16.54 inches (420.1 mm)
and form lengths from 0.3 inch (8.4 mm) to 22 inches (559 mm) can
be accommodated. Fanfolds between 5.5 and 12 inches (139.7 and
304.8 mm) apart are recommended.
Note
High humidity may cause unsatisfactory paper feeding and
handling. Low humidity may cause static buildup. Make sure you
test how well the forms feed under various ambient conditions.
Some recycled papers have a higher content of dust and debris,
which may require more frequent cleaning of the printer.
The most satisfactory performance from the printer can be achieved
with paper of the recommended weights as shown below.
RECOMMENDED PAPER WEIGHTS
Number of Parts Recommended
Paper Weight
Weight of Carbon
Insert Sheet
1
15 lb (56 g/m2)
2, 3, or 4
13.5 lb (50 g/m2)
5 lb (19 g/m2)
5 or 6
12 lb (45 g/m2)
5 lb (19 g/m2)
Recommended maximum weight for single-ply paper is 24 lb. (90
g/m
2
). Maximum forms thickness should not exceed 0.025 inches
(0.613 mm). Printing materials up to 125# Tag (226 g/m
2
) or 110#
Index (199 g/m
2
) can be handled.
0.50 in. (12.70 mm)
0.25 in. (6.35 mm)
0.156 in. (3.97 mm)
FIGURE B-1
SPROCKET HOLE DETAILS
