Paper Specifications
Category | Specifications |
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Acid Content | 5.5 ~ 8.0 pH |
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Caliper | 0.094 ~ 0.18 mm (3.0 ~ 7.0 mils) |
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Curl in Ream | Flat within 5 mm (0.02 in) |
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Cut Edge Conditions | Cut with sharp blades with no visible |
| fray. |
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Fusing Compatibility | Must not scorch, melt, offset, or |
| release hazardous emissions when |
| heated to 180 °C (356 °F) for 0.1 |
| second. |
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Grain | Long Grain |
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Moisture Content | 4 % ~ 6 % by weight |
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Smoothness | 100 ~ 250 Sheffield |
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Paper Output Capacity
Output Tray | Capacity |
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100 sheets of 75 g/m2 paper |
Paper Input Capacity
Input Tray | Capacity |
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Tray | 150 sheets of 75 g/m2 paper |
Manual feed | 1 sheet of 60~163 g/m2 paper |
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8.3
Specifications
Printer and Paper Storage
Environment
Paper storage environmental conditions directly affect the feed operation.
Ideally, the printer and paper storage environment should be at or near room temperature, and not too dry or humid. Remember that paper is hygroscopic; it absorbs and loses moisture rapidly.
Heat works with humidity to damage paper. Heat causes the moisture in paper to evaporate, while cold causes it to condense on the sheets. Heating systems and air conditioners remove most of the humidity from a room. As paper is opened and used, it loses moisture, causing streaks and smudging. Humid weather or water coolers can cause the humidity to increase in a room. As paper is opened and used it absorbs any excess moisture, causing light print and dropouts. Also, as paper loses and gains moisture it can become distorted. This can cause paper jams.
Care should be taken not to purchase more paper than can be used in a short time (about 3 months). Paper stored for long periods may experience heat and moisture extremes, which can cause damage. Planning is important to prevent damage to large supplies of paper.
Unopened paper in sealed reams can remain stable for several months before use. Opened packages of paper have more potential for environmental damage, especially if they are not wrapped with a
The paper storage environment should be properly maintained to ensure optimum printer performance. The required condition is 20 to 24 °C (68 to 75 °F), with a relative humidity of 45 % to 55 %. The following guidelines should be considered when evaluating the paper’s storage environment:
•Paper should be stored at or near room temperature.
•The air should not be too dry or too humid.
•The best way to store an opened ream of paper is to rewrap it tightly in its
Envelopes
Envelope construction is critical. Envelope fold lines can vary considerably, not only between manufacturers, but also within a box from the same manufacturer. Successful printing on envelopes depends upon the quality of the envelopes. When selecting envelopes, consider the following factors:
•Weight: The weight of the envelope paper should not exceed 90 g/m2 (24 lb) or jamming may occur.
•Construction: Prior to printing, envelopes should lie flat with less than 6 mm (0.25 in) curl, and should not contain air.