Date:16/10/2006 ID:faq002162_000




Title:
What are the technical specifications for the type of paper I should use on my laser Printer/FAX/MFC?

Description:

Recommend paper should have the following technical specifications:

 

- Basis Wait 75 - 90 (gsm)
- Thickness 80 - 110 (micrometer)
- Roughness Higher than 20 (sec.)
- Stiffness 90 - 150 (cm3/100)
- Grain Direction Long Grain
- Volume Resistivity 10e9 - 10e11 (ohm)
- Surface Resistivity 10e10 - 10e12 (ohm-cm)
- Filler CaCO3 (Neutral)
- Ash Content below 23 (wt%)
- Brightness higher than 80 (%)
- Opacity higher than 85 (%)

 

As a general guideline, paper that it suitable for a photocopier is generally suitable.