April 23, 2010, Newsletter Issue #229: Choosing the Right Copier Paper

Tip of the Week

Choosing the right copier paper is an important element of successful office management. Using the right paper ensures accuracy, reliability, and permanence, as well as a high-quality presentation.
The right choice of paper is also cost-effective. Loading inexpensive, low-quality "budget" paper into a copier can be a false savings. While the initial cost may seem lower, the ultimate expense - after tossing out crumpled misfed sheets and poorly-produced or illegible documents, as well as downtime - will be greater.
Look for the following when choosing a copier paper:
Weight - affects paper´s durability and its ability to move through a copier.
Smoothness - of the finish and a level surface are required for the paper to accept imaging, especially halftones, with some degree of fine screen quality.
Opacity - is determined by the thickness of the paper and affects the document´s readability.
Brightness - makes the copy or graphics pop out against the background.
Archival-quality - paper is copier paper that is acid-free and has an extended paper life of more than 200 years.
Watermark - paper demonstrates a higher quality, premium copier paper.
Recycled - papers are available with low and high percentages of recycled fiber content.

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