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Mark Swarthout's answer is not completely accurate. The paper that a printer can use is defined by the type of printer and the standards as set by the manufacturer. For example, with the laser printers I have in the office, their manufacturer specifies that the paper must be between 19 and 24 pound stock for regular paper, 20 to 24 pound stock for envelopes, 24 to 28 pound stock for thick paper, etc. These are pretty standard paper requirements for most printers. If the paper you intend to use is outside of these standards (such as vellum paper), then chances are that they will not work and could actually damage your printer. For example, in the case of vellum paper, an inkjet's ink could cause the material to fall apart and cause jams inside the printer while inside a laser printer, it may not feed correctly through the various rollers, accept the static charge of the charging roller/corona wire, or the properly absorb the heat of the fusing assembly, thus leading to paper jams, incomplete print images, or possibly scorching of the paper.
Another thing about which to be wary in the case of laser printers is that the paper's brightness is not too high. The brightness determines how "white" the paper is or, more specifically, how much light it reflects back. The improper level of brightness can lead to poor print images. Most printers are designed for a brightness range of about 88 to 102.
All these specifications are given with each ream/box/case of paper and what the printer can accept are listed in the specifications section of your owner's manual.
If you have any trouble determining what your printer can use or have other questions, feel free to drop me a line and I will be glad to help you.
What else can I help you with?
Why is printer paper different from regular paper?
Printer paper is different from regular paper as it is more thicker to allow the cyan, magenta, and yellow inks to seep through the orifices that printer paper has.
Can you use regular printer paper to make a origami magic ball?
Yes!
Can regular paper be used in register printer?
yes any paper can be used in any printer
How could one print postcards on special paper on a regular printer?
Postcards can be printed from a regular printer on special post card paper by loading the special paper into the hopper of the printer, selecting the proper settings from the print menu of the document the person would like to use, and then printing the postcards.
How do you print a T-shirt with a normal printer?
You can buy special t-shirt transfer paper that you can use with a regular printer, print out the design on to the paper and then iron the design on to the tshirt
Can I use cardstock paper in my printer?
Yes, you can use cardstock paper in your printer as long as it is compatible with your printer's specifications for paper weight and thickness.
Is there a printer that is designed specifically for printing photos that will also print regular paper projects?
The Epson Stylus 1900 photo printer will also print regular paper products.
Can you put cardstock in a regular printer for printing?
Yes, you can put cardstock in a regular printer for printing, but make sure the printer is compatible with the thickness of the cardstock to avoid paper jams or damage to the printer.
Is the quality of recycled printer paper any worse than regular printer paper?
The quality of recycled paper is just the same as regular paper. In fact, they are so close in quality that no one would really notice the difference between the two.
Is 8 x 11.5 inches regular printer paper?
Yes, 8 x 11.5 is standard A4 printing paper.
What is the difference between comic paper and Regular paper.Is comic paper better for drawing mangas with. or regular Printer paper?
Comic paper is different than regular paper and is easier to use when drawing manga or comics. The reason for this is because some comic paper is ruled, this means that their are small lines on the outer edge of the paper that work as guide lines when drawing panels. With comic paper you can also choose the size or thickness of the paper
Does one have to use photo paper in a laser printer?
One can not use photo paper in a laser printer. Photopaper is unsuitable for the use in a laser printer due to the technique which the laser printer uses to deliver his inkt to the paper. For the best result in printing photo's one needs to use a good Inktjet printer.
