MP 8001 Glossy Paper

[gary_f]

Looking at New Page Corp webpage, I see two 80 lb BS WT Blazer Digital Gloss papers. One says Cover and is 216 GSM (g/m2?). This is with in the specifications for bypass non standard. The other says Text. It is 118 GSM. Assuming GSM is g/m2, this paper can be used from any tray. Why they list both as 80 lb BS WT I have no idea.

The advantage of the GSM system is the paper weights are consistent regardless of the paper type. The Lb system has to do with the weight of the blank they are cutting it from. For example 500 sheets of 22" x 17" paper weighs 20lb, cut in 4 sections gives 4 reams of 81/2 x 11 20lb paper. 500 sheets of card stock weighs much more.

[blackcat4866]

... plus, if your enduser just randomly hands you a piece of paper, you can determine g/m2 easily. How?

A) Weigh the piece of paper, preferably in grams.
B) Measure the surface area, use meters2
C) divide A/B and you get g/m2.

Now you can compare it on any conversion chart or approved media list. I have to throw in a caveat though: Not all media that qualify within the grams/meter2 spec will fuse or feed properly in all copiers. It's a guideline, and you will find papers that are too rigid to make the bends to transport through the machine, and you'll find glossy papers that will not fuse regardless of your fuser temperature and media type settings. It all comes back to trial and error. Good Luck! =^..^=