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Handling Paper
Paper Weight Equivalence Table
The paper weight is listed in pounds (lb) and metric grams per square meter (g/m²).
The shaded part indicates the standard weight.
Thickness
The paper used with the machine should be neither extremely thick nor extremely
thin. If you are having problems with paper jams, multiple feeds, and faint printing,
the paper you are using may be too thin. If you are having problems with paper jams
and blurred printing the paper may be too thick.
The correct thickness is 0.086 to 0.110mm (3.4 to 4.3 mils).
Moisture Content
Moisture content is defined as the percent ratio of moisture to the dry mass of the
paper. Moisture can affect the paper’s appearance, feed ability, curl, electrostatic
properties, and toner fusing characteristics.
The moisture content of the paper varies with the relative humidity in the room. When
the relative humidity is high and the paper absorbs moisture, the paper edges
expand, becoming wavy in appearance. When the relative humidity is low and the
paper loses moisture, the edges shrink and tighten, and print contrast may suffer.
U. S. Bond Weight (lb)
Europe Metric Weight (g/m²)
16
60
17
64
20
75
21
80
22
81
24
90
27
100
28
105
32
120
34
128
36
135
39
148
42
157
43
163
47
176
53
199
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