Appendix
Appendix-2
Paper Selection
General Guidelines
The machine is designed to print on standard copier paper (the kind used in ordinary dry copier
machines), but it can also accept a variety of other types of paper within the limits specified below.
Note The manufacturer assumes no liability for problems that occur when paper not satisfying these
requirements is used.
Selection of the right paper is important. Using the wrong paper can result in paper jams,
misfeeding, curling, poor print quality, and paper waste, and in extreme cases can damage the
machine. The guidelines given below will increase the productivity of your office by ensuring
efficient, trouble-free printing and reducing wear and tear on the machine.
Paper Availability
Most types of paper are compatible with a variety of machines. Paper intended for xerographic
copiers can also be used with the machine.
There are three general grades of paper: economy, standard, and premium. The most significant
difference between grades is the ease with which they pass through the machine. This is affected
by the smoothness, size, and moisture content of the paper, and the way in which the paper is cut.
The higher the grade of paper you use, the less risk there will be of paper jams and other problems,
and the higher the level of quality your printed output will reflect.
Differences between paper from different suppliers can also affect the machine’s performance. A
high-quality printer cannot produce high-quality results when the wrong paper is used. Low-priced
paper is not economical in the long run if it causes printing problems.
Paper in each grade is available in a range of basis weights (defined later). The traditional standard
weights are 16, 20, and 28 pounds (60 to 105 g/m²).
Paper Specifications
The following table summarizes the basic paper specifications. Details are given on the following
pages.
Selecting the Right Paper
Laser printing is a process involving laser light, electrostatic discharge, toner, and heat. In addition,
as the paper passes through the machine it undergoes considerable sliding, bending, and twisting
motions. A high-quality printing paper matching the machine’s requirements withstands all these
stresses, enabling the machine to turn out clean, crisp printed copies consistently.
Remember that all paper is not the same. Some of the factors to consider when selecting paper for
the machine are as follows:
Condition of the Paper
Avoid using paper that is bent at the edges, curled, dirty, torn, embossed, or contaminated with lint,
clay, or paper shreds.
Item Specification
Weight Cassette: 60 to 105 g/m² (16 to 28 lb/ream)
MP tray: 60 to 163 g/m² (16 to 43 lb/ream)
Thickness 0.086 to 0.110 mm (3.4 to 4.3 mils)
Dimensional accuracy ±0.7 mm (±0.0276 inches)
Squareness of corners 90° ±0.2°
Moisture content 4 % to 6 %
Direction of grain Long grain
Pulp content 80 % or more
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