Paper Weight; Paper Color - Ricoh DDP184 User Manual

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/m
General media weight guidelines for the printer are:
BASIC 17 in. x 22 in.
SIZE 432 x 599 mm
17
20
24
BASIS 28
WEIGHT 32
36
40
42
:
NOTES
1. Commercially available paper is in bold.
2. Paper denoted with (*) should not be used unless specifically formulated
for laser printers. Refer to
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.
PAPER TYPE (GRADE) U.S. MARKET
BOND*
LEDGER*
XEROGRAPHIC OFFSET*
LASER
25 in. x 38 in.
635 x 965 mm
43
50
60
70
80
90
100
105
page C-2
OG L
2
.
INDEX*
25.5 in. x 30.5 in.
648 x 775 mm
35
42
50
58
67
75
83
90
for additional information.
Paper Specifications
0 0
METRIC
2
g/m
64
75
90
105
120
135
150
163
C-3