Smoother paper gives sharper copies and better fills. Smoother paper is also more difficult to feed. The paper needs some coating of clay or dust to help the paper separate and feed. In moderate and high volume machines, this dust builds up inside the copier and it is cleaned out as part of the PM cycle. If the paper is excessively dusty, then the copier may require additional cleaning in between the normal maintenance cycles.
Paper has a natural curl to it.
You will get the best results when you copy the proper side first. This side should be copied first. The construction of the copier will determine if the paper has to be placed arrow side up or arrow side down so the correct side is copied first. If you are not sure on your machine, ask your service representative the next time your machine undergoes routine maintenance. Small, low-end machines generally warm up very quickly and can be turned off when you do not expect to use them.