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Why is paper weight important?
The heavier the stock the more rigid the paper. Consequently the greater the difficulty in folding. Lightweight paper, such as onion skin, also can be problematic, particularly with friction folders that can tear the paper as it pulls it through. Machines vary on what weight they can handle, so again review the product specifications.
What kind of paper will you be using (stock and size)? The type of paper stock is a consideration. Certain folders, especially the entry level, will fold normal 20# stock. Heavier stock, coated or glossy may require higher end auto-feed models or air-feed machines.
The size of the paper (i.e. letter, legal, A4, 11” x 17” and smaller sizes) you need to fold is also a factor in what machine you will select. The product specifications will indicate what size paper the machine can fold.
The basic letter fold (tri-fold, C fold) will evenly fold a standard8 ½” x 11” piece of paper so it fits snugly into a #10 business envelope. Other similar folds are the single or half fold, Z or accordion fold, engineering fold, double parallel and brochure folds. More sophisticated folds include the baronial and the French or right angle/cross fold.
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What kind of paper will you be using (stock and size)? The type of paper stock is a consideration. Certain folders, especially the entry level, will fold normal 20# stock. Heavier stock, coated or glossy may require higher end auto-feed models or air-feed machines.
The size of the paper (i.e. letter, legal, A4, 11” x 17” and smaller sizes) you need to fold is also a factor in what machine you will select. The product specifications will indicate what size paper the machine can fold.
The basic letter fold (tri-fold, C fold) will evenly fold a standard8 ½” x 11” piece of paper so it fits snugly into a #10 business envelope. Other similar folds are the single or half fold, Z or accordion fold, engineering fold, double parallel and brochure folds. More sophisticated folds include the baronial and the French or right angle/cross fold.
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