- Can I put any paper through a laser printer?
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No. Papers that are made specifically to run through laser printers are specially made for that purpose. The conditions inside a laser printer are hot and the air will be very dry. Paper must also pass between fuser rolls to 'set' the toner at a temperature of between 160 - 200°c. Papers made for laser printers will contain less moisture than standard papers so that they remain stable when they pass through the hot machine. Papers for laser will also be made with certain characteristics for holding and releasing electrical charge to ensure that the toner for the image attracts efficiently and only in the image areas. Standard papers will be made with a moisture content that is generally too high for a laser printer. There is a possibility of paper distortion which will cause jams and poor running. There may also be problems with toner refusal because of released moisture in the paper. Standard papers are sometimes used on laser printers with success but one could never guarantee consistent performance.
- My laser printer and copier always jam on a Monday morning, why is this?
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It is likely that the paper in the feed trays has become distorted over the weekend because it has been exposed to various ambient conditions of temperature and humidity. It is likely that there is no heating in the room which will allow the temperature to drop and the humidity to rise. Always leave the paper in the wrappers until use. If the machine is not going to be used for a period of time then the paper should ideally be taken from the feed trays and put back in the original moisture proof packets.
- My paper has just been delivered and it's very cold, what do I do?
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We recommend that you bring it into the office and allow it to reach room temperature prior to removing from the wrappers
- When I remove the wrappers from my laser printer paper I find that it rapidly looks wavy. Why is this and what can I do to stop it?
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The paper is probably cold and reacting to the change in temperatures between the store room and the office. Ensure that the stock is brought into the vicinity of the laser print machine, perhaps 24 hours before it is needed for use.
- Are all papers guaranteed for double sided copying?
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How well a paper performs for double sided or duplex copying can largely depend on the machine. However, all Glenmore Business Papers copier grades are capable of being used for duplexing. Often an arrow appears on the wrapper and it is this side that should be printed first. If there isn't an arrow then it is good practice to treat the side where the wrapper is joined as the first print side. This should help prevent problems with the material curling.
- Should I fan the paper before putting it into the machine?
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Fanning the paper and 'knocking up' the edges so that they are all aligned can help to prevent misfeeds and jams. The paper stack should always be flat and with the edges aligned.
- Can I put the ream wrapper in the recycling bin?
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Most ream wrappers have a special coating applied that makes them moisture proof. Unfortunately this coating often prevents the wrappers from being recycled. Having recognized this problem, the Robert Horne Group has taken a lead in developing wrappers that can be recycled.
- Are all papers suitable for colour printing?
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Colour inkjet and laser printing places more demands on the paper than monochrome work. Only those papers guaranteed for colour printing should be used for these applications. Contact Glenmore Business Papers for advice.
- Can I put copier paper through my inkjet printer?
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Most Glenmore Business Papers copier papers are guaranteed for use on inkjet printers and give good results when printing text or simple graphics. For high quality photographic images, specialist products would be more suitable. Call Glenmore Business Papers for advice.
- What size is A4?
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210x297mm.
