Ricoh 70 manual Paper Weight, Paper Color

Paper Weight

Paper weight (also referred to as basis weight) for the U.S. market is measured as the weight in pounds of a ream of paper in the basic size for that grade of paper. The basic size differs between the various grades of paper. For cross reference information of basis weight for different paper types, see the table below.

Using the metric system, basis weight is measured as the weight of one square meter of paper and is expressed in grams per square meter or g/m2.

General media weight guidelines for the printer are:

	PAPER TYPE (GRADE) U.S. MARKET			METRIC
	BOND*
	LEDGER*
	XEROGRAPHIC	OFFSET*	INDEX*
	LASER
BASIC	17 in. x 22 in.	25 in. x 38 in.	25.5 in. x 30.5 in.	g/m2
SIZE	432 x 599 mm	635 x 965 mm	648 x 775 mm
	16	40	33	60
	20	50	42	75
	24	60	50	90
	28	70	58	105
	32	80	67	120
	36	90	75	135
BASIS	40	100	83	150
WEIGHT	42	105	90	163
	44	110	92	175
	53	135	110	199

NOTES:

1.Commercially available paper is in bold.

2.Paper denoted with (*) should not be used unless specifically formulated for laser printers. Refer to page C-2for additional information.

3.All weights are for 500 sheets.

Paper Color

Colored paper refers to pastel-colored paper only. Dark colors may affect printer operation. Colored paper should meet the same specifications as white. It is also recommended that colored paper be tested for potential problems before ordering large quantities.

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