Basis Weight - Kyocera FS-6700 User Manual

B.2. Selecting the Right Paper
Smoothness

Basis Weight

Thickness
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Although it is important to use paper with a smooth and even surface, do not use paper which has
been coated. Paper that is too smooth, can cause multiple feeding and paper jams.
Basis weight is the weight of one square meter sheet of paper. Paper that is too light or too heavy
can cause misfeeding, jams, and premature wear of the printer. Uneven paper weight can cause
multiple feeds, print defects, poor toner fusing, blurring, and other print quality problems. The
proper weight is 60 to 90 g/m
The paper used with the printer should be neither extremely thick nor extremely thin. If you are
having problems with multiple feeds and paper jams, the paper may be too thin. The paper may
also be too thick if you are having problems with paper jams. The proper thickness is 0.086 to
0.110 mm (3.4 to 4.3 mils).
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for regular paper and 90 to 200 g/m
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for thick paper.