Paper Problems in Hot Weather
Newsletter Archive: Issue 5
Heat works with humidity to damage paper and causes the moisture in paper to evaporate, while cold causes it to condense on the sheets. Heating systems and air conditioners remove most of the humidity from a room.
As paper is opened and used, it loses moisture, causing streaks and smudging. Humid weather or water coolers can cause the humidity to increase in a room. As paper is opened and used it absorbs any excess moisture, causing light print and dropouts. Also, as paper loses and gains moisture it can distort. This can cause jams.
As a result, paper storage and handling are as important as the paper-making process itself. Paper storage environmental conditions directly affect the feed operation.
Planning Ahead
Care should be taken not to purchase more paper than can be easily used in a short time (about 3 months). Paper stored for long periods might experience heat and moisture extremes, which can cause damage. Planning is important to prevent damage to a large supply of paper.
Unopened paper in sealed reams can remain stable for several months before use. Opened packages of paper have more potential for environmental damage, especially if they are not wrapped with a moisture-proof barrier.
Guidelines for Storing Paper
- Paper should be stored at or near room temperature.
- The air should not be too dry or too humid (due to the hygroscopic properties of paper).
- The best way to store an opened ream of paper is to rewrap it tightly in its moisture-proof wrapping. If the product environment is subject to extremes, unwrap only the amount of paper to be used during the day's operation to prevent unwanted moisture changes.
- Proper storage of envelopes helps contribute to print quality. Envelopes should be stored flat. If air is trapped in an envelope, creating an air bubble, then the envelope might wrinkle during printing.
Source: BizSupport.com
Paper Problems in Hot Weather in Northern Virginia – Fairfax, Arlington, Loudoun, and Prince William County
- Alexandria, Va
- Annandale, Va
- Arlington, Va
- Ashburn, Va
- Burke, Va
- Centreville, Va
- Chantilly, Va
- Clifton, Va
- Fairfax, Va
- Fairfax Station, Va
- Falls Church, Va
- Herndon, Va
- Manassas, Va
- McLean, Va
- Reston, Va
- South Riding, Va
- Springfield, Va
- Sterling, Va
- Tysons Corner, Va
- Vienna, Va
Paper Problems in Hot Weather in Maryland – Montgomery County
- Bethesda, Md
- Chevy Chase, Md
- Gaithersburg, Md
- Germantown, Md
- Potomac, Md
- Rockville, Md
- Silver Spring, Md
- Takoma Park, Md
Paper Problems in Hot Weather in Washington DC
Prior to joining Carefree, we experienced service issues and poor response time with our printer and fax vendors, resulting in costly downtime. Since we first met with Carefree, their team has continued to demonstrate that they care about our business and are committed to delivering best-in-class service.
– Sandra Seroskie, Dir of Information and End User Services, Carey International
