Kyocera S-9100DN Paper Selection, General Guidelines, Item, Specification, Condition of the Paper

Chapter 5 Paper Selection

This chapter explains the following topics:

•General Guidelines

•Special Paper

•Paper Type

1. General Guidelines

The printer is designed to print on high-quality copier bond paper (the kind used in ordinary dry copier machines), but it can also accept a variety of other types of paper within the limits specified below.

NOTE

The manufacturer assumes no liability for problems that occur when paper not satisfying these requirements is used.

Selection of the right paper is important. Using the wrong paper can result in paper jams, misfeeding, curling, poor print quality, and paper waste, and in extreme cases can damage the printer. The guidelines given below will increase the productivity of your office by ensuring efficient, trouble-free printing and reducing wear and tear on the printer.

1.1 Paper Availability

Most types of paper are compatible with a variety of machines. Paper intended for xerographic copiers can also be used with the printer.

There are three general grades of paper: economy, standard, and premium. The most significant difference between grades is the ease with which they pass through the printer. This is affect- ed by the smoothness, size, and moisture content of the paper, and the way in which the paper is cut. The higher the grade of paper you use, the less risk there will be of paper jams and other problems, and the higher the level of quality your printed output will reflect.

Differences between paper from different suppliers can also af- fect the printer’s performance. A high-quality printer cannot pro- duce high-quality results when the wrong paper is used. Low- priced paper is not economical in the long run if it causes printing problems.

Paper in each grade is available in a range of basis weights (de- fined later). The traditional standard weights are 16, 20, and 28 pounds (60 to 105 g/m2).

1.2 Paper Specifications

The following table summarizes the basic paper specifications. Details are given on the following pages.

Item	Specification
Weight	Cassette: 60 to 105 g/m2
	(16 to 28 lb/ream)
	MP tray: 60 to 200 g/m2
	(16 to 53 lb/ream)
Thickness	0.086 to 0.110 mm (3.4 to 4.3 mils)
Dimensional accuracy	±0.7 mm (±0.0276 inches)
Squareness of corners	90° ±0.2°
Moisture content	4 to 6 %
Direction of grain	Long grain
Pulp content	80 % or more

1.3 Selecting the Right Paper

Laser printing is a process involving laser light, electrostatic dis- charge, toner, and heat. In addition, as the paper passes through the printer it undergoes considerable sliding, bending, and twist- ing motions. A high-quality printing paper matching the printer’s requirements withstands all these stresses, enabling the printer to turn out clean, crisp printed copies consistently.

Remember that all paper is not the same. Some of the factors to consider when selecting paper for the printer are as follows:

Condition of the Paper

Avoid using paper that is bent at the edges, curled, dirty, torn, embossed, or contaminated with lint, clay, or paper shreds.

Use of paper in these conditions can lead to illegible printing, misfeeding, and paper jams, and can shorten the life of the print- er. In particular, avoid using paper with a surface coating or other surface treatment. The paper should have as smooth and even a surface as possible.

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