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Store Printer Paper in 6 Steps: Keep Reams Sealed, Dry and Flat

Loose printer paper can curl or feed poorly when exposed to moisture. Keep unused sheets protected, flat and away from damp or hot spots.

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This guide follows OKI's official paper-storage instructions and Epson's media-handling guidance. OKI's 20°C and 50% RH are model guidance, not a universal household requirement. The photograph simply depicts a paper stack, not a storage demonstration.

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1. Check whether the pack is ordinary A4 copier paper, photo stock or specialty inkjet media. Follow the particular paper maker's instructions for specialty products.
2. Leave unused reams in their moisture-protective wrapping. Open only the amount you will actually use rather than unwrapping several packs at once.
3. Return leftover sheets to their wrapper or a clean, sealable bag to reduce exposure to humidity and dust.
4. Lay the paper horizontally on a firm, flat shelf to avoid curling. Keep it off the floor and avoid crushing the edges under heavy objects.
5. Avoid direct sun, window condensation, heaters, air-conditioner airflow and damp places. Do not leave paper where temperature and humidity change sharply.
6. Before loading, check for bent, damp or curled edges. Do not force damaged sheets through the feeder; use suitable fresh media according to the printer manual.

OKI용지 보관 ↗Korean original manual: store paper flat, away from sunlight and moisture, preserve original packaging; 20°C and 50% RH are manufacturer's reference conditions.EpsonMedia Handling Precautions ↗Official guidance says return unused media to original packaging, store dry away from heat, sun and humidity, and store cut sheets flat.Wikimedia CommonsFile:Stack of Copy Paper.jpg ↗Creator Jonathan Joseph Bondhus, self-photographed 2011; file page explicitly grants CC BY-SA 3.0. Original JPEG preview inspected.Wikimedia CommonsCommons:Reusing content outside Wikimedia/technical ↗Hotlinking is allowed separately from the requirement to honor the file-specific license and credit.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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