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Paper handling, Selecting paper types, Cut-sheet paper – Star Micronics ATAR LC-500 User Manual

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2. Paper Handling

This chapter describes the different types of paper you can print on and
how to setup the printer for each type.

Selecting paper types

Use the following information when selecting paper.

Cut-sheet paper

Width:

125 to 257 mm / 4.9 to 10.12 inches

Length:

85 to 364 mm / 3.3 to 14.33 inches

Paper Sizes:

A6: 105 x 148 mm (Landscape)
B6: 128.5 x 182 mm (Portrait, Landscape)
A5: 148 x 210 mm (Portrait, Landscape)
B5: 182 x 257 mm (Portrait, Landscape)
A4: 210 x 297mm (Portrait)
B4: 257 x 364mm (Portrait))
Executive: 7.25 x 10.5 inches (Portrait)
Letter: 8.5 x 11 inches (Portrait)
Legal: 8.5 x 14 inches (Portrait)

Thickness

1-ply only:

0.05 to 0.18 mm

Multi-ply:

0.05 to 0.35 mm

Weight

1-ply only:

52 to 156 g/m

2

/ 14 to 42 lbs / 45 to 135kg

Multi-ply:

40 to 52 g/m

2

/ 11 to 14 lbs / 34 to 45kg

Fanfold paper

Width:

139.7 to 254 mm / 5.5 to 10 inches

Length:

Min. 5.5 inches

Thickness

1-ply only:

0.07 to 0.11 mm

Multi-ply:

Max. 0.35 mm

Weight

1-ply only:

52 to 82 g/m

2

/ 14 to 22 lbs / 45 to 70kg

Multi-ply:

40 to 52 g/m

2

/ 11 to 14 lbs / 34 to 45kg