What is BS EN 12281 - Copy paper for printing about?

Paper for use in dry toner imaging processes, the common copy paper, represents one of the major grades of the world's paper market. Most copier machines, laser printers and similar machines work with dry toner imaging.

BS EN 12281 specifies the performance requirements for uncoated cut-size paper for dry toner imaging processes (copy paper), in 80 g/m² and in A4 format based on EN ISO 216. Other grammages and sizes of the ISO-A series are covered by BS EN 12281, as long as the requirements specified in BS EN 12281 are fulfilled.

Who is BS EN 12281 - Copy paper for printing for?

BS EN 12281 on copy paper for printing is useful for:

The paper and board industry
Paper mills
Paper and paperboard manufacturing companies
Manufacturers and distributors for paper and board
Laboratories for paper and board
Paper analysis researchers

Why should you use BS EN 12281 - Copy paper for printing?

Copy paper is only suitable for printing documents. The copy papers are adaptable to different functions, including inkjet printing, laser printing, and photocopying. Copy paper encompasses a wide range of multipurpose paper. It can be used in laser or inkjet printers as well as copiers and fax machines. Typically, all-purpose copy paper is made to accommodate different types of technology and multiple machines.

BS EN 12281 provide you with the performance requirements for copy paper. BS EN 12281 gives guidance on protecting the sheets from harmful effects of mechanical forces, atmospheric conditions and contamination during in-house storage and use. BS EN 12281 describes test design related to copier machine features.

BS EN 12281 also describes the procedure to be used for determining the cutting quality of trimmed sheets. BS EN 12281 contributes to more sustainable printing with copy paper used for dry toner imaging processes.

What’s changed since the last update?

BS EN 12281:2002 supersedes DD ENV 12281:1997, which is withdrawn. BS EN 12281:2002 includes some technical changes with respect to DD ENV 12281:1997. These include:

Deletion of clause 4 "Principle"
Table 1 "Requirements for copy paper" includes now more precise data
The procedure for the "determination of cutting quality" was exchanged and replaced by a practical procedure
The transformation from a European Prestandard (ENV) in a European Standard (EN) is intended
Editorial updating

BS EN 12281:2002

Printing and business paper. Requirements for copy paper for dry toner imaging processes

Current

Published:

4 Dec 2002