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Appendix A Specifications 272
Paper Specifications
Card Stock Construction
z Smoothness: 36-53 lb (135-199 g/m
2
) card stock should have a
smoothness rating of 100-180 Sheffield. 16-36 lb (60-135 g/m
2
) card stock
should have a smoothness rating of 100-250 Sheffield.
z Construction: Card stock should lie flat with less than 0.2 inch
(5 millimeters) of curl.
z Condition: Make sure card stock is not wrinkled, nicked, or otherwise
damaged.
z Sizes: See page 256
.
Note Before loading card stock in Tray 1, make sure it is regular in shape and
not damaged. Also, make sure the cards are not stuck together.
Card Stock Guidelines
z Set margins at least 0.08 inch (2 mm) away from the edges of the paper.