Basis Weight:
The basis weight of a paper is the designated fixed weight of 500 sheets, measured in pounds, in that paper's basic sheet size.
It is important to note that the "basic sheet size" is not the same for all types of paper.
Caliper:
Caliper refers to the thickness of a sheet of paper expressed in thousandth of an inch. This measurement is taken with a micro meter. Normally, paper caliper should not have more than a + or - 5% variance within a sheet. Generally, the relation between caliper and basis weight the greater the caliper (the thicker the paper), the greater the paper weight.
Equivalent Weight:
While different paper types have different basic sizes, papers can still be compared by using equivalent weight.
Konica Minolta's Media Guide
Compatible print media for your Konica Minolta system
The Online Media Guide provides a quick overview of tested substrates for your print system. This is comprising not only Konica Minolta own certifications from our media evaluation labs, but some favorites running on our UV B2+ Inkjets at our customer sites.
