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2.2 Selecting the Right Paper
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2.2.2 Paper properties
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/m²).
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 60 and 105 g/m² (16 to 28 lb per ream).
Paper Weight Equivalence Table
The paper weight is listed with expression in U.S. bond weight (lb) and European metric
(g/m²). The shaded part indicates the standard weight.
Hagaki 10 × 14.8 cm Oficio II 8-1/2 × 13 inches
Ofuku-Hagaki 14.8 × 20 cm Folio 21 × 33 cm
Youkei 2 11.4 × 16.2 cm 16 kai 19.7 cm × 27.3 cm
Youkei 4 10.5 × 23.5 cm
Custom Cassette:
14.8 to 21.6 cm × 21 to 35.6 cm (5-13/16 to 8-1/2 inches × 8-1/4 to 14 inches)
MP tray:
7 to 21.6 cm × 14.8 to 29.7 cm (2-13/16 to 8-1/2 inches × 5-13/16 to
11-11/16 inches)
† Only with the paper cassette feeding
MP tray Size Cassette or
MP tray
Size
Table 2-3 (Continued)
U. S. Bond Weight (lb) Europe Metric Weight (g/m²)
16 60
17 64
20 75
21
80
22 81
24 90
27
100
Table 2-4