Introduction......................................................................................................................................................... 3

1. Characteristics and Conditions of Paper

Characteristics of Paper..................................................................................................................................... 5

Composition of Paper.................................................................................................................................... 5

Friction Characteristics................................................................................................................................... 5

Surface Smoothness....................................................................................................................................... 5

Resistance to Heat.......................................................................................................................................... 6

Moisture Content............................................................................................................................................ 6

Clark Stiffness................................................................................................................................................. 7

Bending Stiffness.............................................................................................................................................7

Surface Resistivity........................................................................................................................................... 8

Paper Specifications.......................................................................................................................................8

Condition of Paper........................................................................................................................................... 10

Rips, Wrinkles, and Folds............................................................................................................................10

Curls.............................................................................................................................................................. 11

Cut Edge....................................................................................................................................................... 12

Grain Direction.............................................................................................................................................13

2. Handling Paper

Loading Paper.................................................................................................................................................. 15

How to Hold Paper......................................................................................................................................17

How to Place Paper..................................................................................................................................... 17

Storing Paper....................................................................................................................................................19

Precautions during Transport...........................................................................................................................20

Using Special Types of Paper......................................................................................................................... 21

Coated Paper...............................................................................................................................................21

Recycled Paper............................................................................................................................................ 21

Preprinted Paper.......................................................................................................................................... 21

Colored Paper..............................................................................................................................................22

Prepunched Paper....................................................................................................................................... 22

OHP Film.......................................................................................................................................................23

Label Paper, Pressure-sensitive Paper........................................................................................................23

3. Appendix

Paper Weight Conversion Table.....................................................................................................................25

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