Paper Specifications

Category

Specifications

 

 

 

 

Acid content

5.5 pH or lower

 

 

 

 

Caliper

0.094 ~ 0.18 mm (3.0 ~ 7.0 mils)

 

 

 

 

Curl in ream

Flat within 5 mm (0.02 in.)

 

 

 

 

Cut edge conditions

Cut with sharp blades with no visible fray.

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Must not scorch, melt, offset or release hazardous

 

 

Fusing compatibility

emissions when heated to 200 °C (392 °F) for 0.1

 

 

second.

 

 

 

 

Grain

Long grain

 

 

 

 

Moisture content

4 % ~ 6 % by weight

 

 

 

 

Smoothness

100 ~ 400 Sheffield

 

 

 

 

Paper Output Capacity

Output Location

Capacity

 

 

Face-down output tray

150 sheets of 75 g/m2 bond (20 lb) paper

Face-up output slot

1 sheet of 75 g/m2 bond (20 lb) paper

Paper Storage Environment

Paper storage environmental conditions directly affect the feed operation.

Ideally, the machine 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.

SPECIFICATIONS C.9