Questions about paper

[msknvw]

Hello,

Could someone explain why Basis Weight is important when selecting a paper and if there is a relationship between basis weight and thickness?

Thank you.

[Ethan Hansen]

If two papers have the same caliper (thickness) but different grammage (basis weights), the heavier paper is more dense. This typically indicates a stiffer, less flexible stock. Depending on the usage for the prints, and whether hand-feel is important, these differences can be important.

[msknvw]

Thank you.

[Ernst Dinkla]

Hello,

Could someone explain why Basis Weight is important when selecting a paper and if there is a relationship between basis weight and thickness?

Thank you.

The tactile experience is one aspect. Curl from the roll takes more time to cure though with heavy papers, also depending on the density of the paper base.  The heavier papers usually have better properties for the mounting process, whether in lamination or traditional framing.  If done well waves/warping of the sheet will not show in time.

Met vriendelijke groet, Ernst

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[Pluminland]

Curl, as mentioned, can be a big issue for some of us.   My P800 has a devil of a time loading  the denser papers that have a hard curl.   

[pearlstreet]

Curl, as mentioned, can be a big issue for some of us.   My P800 has a devil of a time loading  the denser papers that have a hard curl.   

Mine too.

[Eric Myrvaagnes]

Curl, as mentioned, can be a big issue for some of us.   My P800 has a devil of a time loading  the denser papers that have a hard curl.   

That's why I've never bothered trying rolls in my P800.

[Pluminland]

In regard to loading a roll, my p800 is pretty good loading canvas. But the thicker papers are difficult at times.    Normal papers are just about impossible to load from a roll.   It is my biggest frustration with this printer that loading normal thickness papers such as a quality glossy paper roll is so difficult.