• Registered: 2004-06-04
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Topic: paper thickness

i need to send an a6 to print but i need to give the card a thickness, what are the different measurements? and whats the name given to the different thickness of card?

2 Reply by RNilsson (edited by RNilsson 2004-06-11 18:14)

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Re: paper thickness

I believe they measure it in weight/m2 paper.
Check out your local supplystore and have a look at the regular A4 printerpaper, usually 60 grams, might be 80 grams too.

EDIT: Check this link out http://www.tinyprints.com/thicknessandweight.htm
I use 80grams paper for my laser printer. With my printer it makes a fine result.

3 Reply by Evan.

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Re: paper thickness

Try 160 and see how it works, then just modify the setting to suit. you won't wreck anything. :-)

4 Reply by Paul

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Re: paper thickness

Photocopier paper = 80 grams
Good quality typing paper = 100 grams
Heavyweight paper for legal documents etc = 110 grams or 120 grams
Thin card (as Evan said) = 160 grams