A New Step For Copy Paper

To achieve that stability, adds Hammermill's Ned Spangler, you should first try to store the paper in its original packaging. Doing so should reduce the amount of moisture added to or subtracted from the sheet.

Second, he says, if you can't store the paper in a climate-controlled location, bring the paper into such a location approximately 48 hours before you intend to use it so the paper can acclimatize itself to the environment.