IBM LA75P manual Paper Specifications and Technical Data, Paper Type and Quality

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Paper Specifications and Technical Data

This appendix describes what paper you should use and how you should store it. The appendix also provides technical data about the sheet feeder including the following:

Physical dimensions of the sheet feeder

Paper hopper capacity

Paper dimensions Environmental conditions

A.1 Paper Specifications

To ensure that the sheet feeder works properly, use paper that conforms to the following specifications. If this is not possible, test a sample of the paper in the sheet feeder first.

Most paper is sensitive to temperature and humidity conditions. Extremes in these conditions may affect the performance of the paper in the feeder and printer.

Paper Type and Quality

Plain bond, typewriter quality paper with a light wood pulp content should be used for optimum performance. The maximum allowable cotton or rag content is 25%. Papers which should be operationally tested before regular use are those with a textured, embossed or glossy surface, or a "hammered" type paper.

Paper must be well cut and in pristine condition with no creases or surface or edge damage. The paper must be flat, not curled or curved. An existing curl may not exceed +-0.12" (+- 3.1 mm), that is, face and back curl. The paper should be noted with the natural curl going the same way for all sheets. Inspect and "fan" the paper prior to loading it into the paper hopper.

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