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2.2.2
Paper properties
Paper Size
JIS B5
Monarch
Business
ISO DL
ISO C5
ISO C4
ISO B5
ISO A6
Executive
Commercial 9
Commercial 6-3/4
JIS B6
Japanese postcard
Japanese double-postcard
Custom
Table 2-3 (Continued)
Smoothness
Paper should have a smooth, uncoated surface. Paper with a rough or sandy surface can cause
gaps in printouts. However, paper with surfaces that are too smooth may cause multiple-sheet
feeding and fogging problems (fogging is a gray background effect).
Basis weights
Basis weight is the weight in pounds of 500 sheets (called a ream) of paper cut to the basic
×
size, which is 17
22 inches. The number of sheets in a ream and the basic paper size relating
to basis weights depend on paper classifications. In the metric system, the basis weight is
expressed in grams per square meter (g/m
Paper that is too heavy or too light may cause misfeeds, jams, and premature wear of printer
parts. Uneven weight of paper can cause multiple-sheet feeding, print defects, poor toner
fusing, blurring, and other print quality problems. The recommended basis weights for this
printer are between 64 and 90 g/m
When you use paper with basis weights of 135 to 220 g/m
quality printouts.
Thickness (Caliper)
Thick paper is called high-caliper paper and thin paper is called low-caliper paper. Paper used
by the printer should be neither too thick nor too thin. If you encounter paper jam, multiple-
Dimensions
×
182
257 mm
×
3-7/8
7-1/2 inches
×
4-1/8
9-1/2 inches
×
110
220 mm
×
162
229 mm
×
229
324 mm
×
176
250 mm
×
105
148 mm
×
7-1/4
10-1/2 inches
×
3-7/8
8-7/8 inches
×
3-5/8
6-1/2 inches
×
128
182 mm
×
100
148 mm
×
148
200 mm
×
×
80
148 mm to 310
458 mm
2
).
2
(17 to 24 lb per ream).
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2.2 Selecting the Right Paper
Remarks
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, use the face-up tray for high-
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