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Choosing Paper
Choosing Paper
For best results, use paper that is smooth and of high quality.
Store paper in its ream wrapper until you are ready to use it, and keep it away from
moisture or other conditions that can cause it to wrinkle or curl.
Avoid printing on both sides of the paper for more than a few pages, or preprinted
documents that have been in a photocopier.
Try paper before you buy it in quantity.
When purchasing paper, use the following specifications for best results:
Smoothness/Grain
Basic Weight
Composition
Caliper
Curl
Cut Edge Conditions/Finishing
Fusing Compatibility
Moisture Content
Packaging
Wax Pick
100 to 250 (Sheffield)/Long Grain
Paper cassette: 16 to 28 lb (60 to 105 g/m²)
Manual feed: 16 to 32 lb (60 to 120.5 g/m²)
100% chemical wood pulp and/or cotton
fiber
.003 to .007 inch (0.076 to 0.17 mm)
In-ream: flat within 0.2 inch (5 mm)
Cut with sharp blades, no visible fray.
Cut sheet to within ±0.3 inch (±0.8 mm) of
nominal ±0.20°square.
Must not scorch, melt, offset, or release
hazardous emissions when heated to
392°F. (200°C) for 0.1 second.
4% to 6% by weight
Polylaminated moisture-proof ream wrap
12 minimum (Dennison)
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