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BIS-ISI-CERTIFICATE

IS 14490:2018

Plain Copier Paper

Plain Copier Paper
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1. Summary about Plain Copier Paper

Plain copier paper is used for printing, photocopying, and office documentation. It is manufactured to provide smooth printing performance, proper brightness, and dimensional stability across printing devices.


2. Why BIS Certificate is Mandatory for Plain Copier Paper

BIS certification is mandatory to ensure consistent quality, printability, and paper strength, especially for institutional, government, and commercial use.


3. What is BIS Certified for Plain Copier Paper

BIS certification confirms compliance with Indian Standards related to grammage, brightness, opacity, and surface characteristics through testing and quality audits.


Tests required for Plain Copier Paper


TitleMandatory/Optional
General

Required

Moisture

Required

Grammage (Substance)

Required

Thickness

Required

Requirements

TitleMandatory/Optional
ISO Brightness

Required

Opacity

Required

One minute cobb test, both sides

Required

Surface strength, Dennison (Wax Pick)

Required

Smoothness for both sides (Bendtsen)

Required

Ash content (at 900°C)

Required

Taber Stiffness: Machine Direction & Cross Direction

Required

Tear index: Machine Direction & Cross Direction

Required

Tensile index: Machine Direction & Cross Direction

Required

Size

Required

4. Benefits of BIS Certification for Plain Copier Paper

  • Ensures uniform paper quality
  • Reduces paper jams and print defects
  • Mandatory for government procurement
  • Improves customer satisfaction
  • Enhances brand reliability