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By reducing the basis weight of ATM receipt paper, the Bank of America saved an estimated US$500,000 each year, plus the added savings by cutting storage, handling, transportation and labour costs.

The thickness of paper we use makes a big difference both in terms of cost as well as the amount of paper used. You can find the reference to the thickness of paper on the package, mostly ranging from 60gsm or g/m2 (grams per square metre) to 100gsm.

Heavier weight sheets use more fibre, cost more per sheet and cost more to post. Most printers work well with 70gsm and 80gsm. Using thinner paper most often does not change the performance and can save money too.

Paper with a basis weight of

• 60gsm uses and costs 20% more than 50gsm;
• 70gsm uses and costs 15% more than 60gsm;
• 80gsm uses and costs 12% more than 70gsm;
• 100gsm uses and costs 20% more than 80gsm.