SIST EN 12858:2000
(Main)Paper - Printing and business paper - Requirements for continuous stationery
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard specifies requirements for uncoated paper, for reel fed conversion and/or printing of continuous stationary into continuous forms. It does not include specific requirements, for non impact printing, which shall be agreed between supplier and customer.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 31-Mar-2000
- Technical Committee
- VPK - Pulp, paper, board and products
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Apr-2000
- Due Date
- 01-Apr-2000
- Completion Date
- 01-Apr-2000
Overview
EN 12858:1999 is a European Standard (CEN) titled Paper - Printing and business paper - Requirements for continuous stationery. It defines the requirements for uncoated paper intended for reel‑fed conversion and/or printing of continuous stationery into continuous forms. The standard covers the paper characteristics and performance criteria relevant to continuous‑form production and printing workflows. It explicitly excludes specific requirements for non‑impact printing, which must be agreed between supplier and customer.
Key Topics
The standard addresses practical and technical aspects that ensure reliable production and use of continuous stationery. Key topics include:
- Scope and definitions relevant to continuous stationery and reel‑fed conversion.
- Specification of requirements for uncoated paper intended for continuous‑form printing and converting.
- Performance and quality criteria that affect runnability, handling, and conversion into continuous forms.
- Supplier–customer agreements for aspects not covered by the standard (notably non‑impact printing requirements).
Note: EN 12858 describes the types of requirements and expectations for continuous stationery papers rather than prescribing requirements for non‑impact printing technologies.
Applications
EN 12858 is useful for organizations involved in the manufacture, conversion and use of continuous stationery:
- Paper mills and suppliers specifying uncoated reel‑fed papers for continuous form production.
- Converters that slit, perforate, fan‑fold or otherwise convert reels into continuous stationery.
- Commercial and industrial printers using impact and other compatible continuous‑feed printing equipment.
- Procurement and quality assurance teams drafting material specifications and purchase contracts for continuous stationery.
- Office supplies manufacturers producing multipart forms, invoices, and other continuous forms.
Using EN 12858 helps reduce processing problems (such as jams and misfeeds), improve print and conversion consistency, and clarify contractual quality expectations between suppliers and customers.
Related Standards
- EN 12858 is a CEN (European) technical specification for continuous stationery paper; organizations should also consult other CEN/ISO standards and industry guidelines that cover printing processes, paper testing methods, and non‑impact printing requirements. For non‑impact printing, specific parameters should be agreed contractually between supplier and customer.
Keywords: EN 12858, continuous stationery, uncoated paper, reel‑fed conversion, continuous forms, printing and business paper, CEN, requirements for continuous stationery.
Relations
- Effective Date
- 25-Aug-2026
- Effective Date
- 25-Aug-2026
- Effective Date
- 25-Aug-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Refers
SIST EN ISO 11498:2000 - Dental handpieces - Dental low-voltage electrical motors (ISO 11498:1997) - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Refers
SIST EN 13411-5:2004 - Terminations for steel wire ropes - Safety - Part 5: U-bolt wire rope grips - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 12858:2000 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Paper - Printing and business paper - Requirements for continuous stationery". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies requirements for uncoated paper, for reel fed conversion and/or printing of continuous stationary into continuous forms. It does not include specific requirements, for non impact printing, which shall be agreed between supplier and customer.
This European Standard specifies requirements for uncoated paper, for reel fed conversion and/or printing of continuous stationary into continuous forms. It does not include specific requirements, for non impact printing, which shall be agreed between supplier and customer.
SIST EN 12858:2000 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 85.060 - Paper and board. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 12858:2000 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST ISO 2471:2000, SIST ISO 2469:1995, SIST ISO 2493:1996, SIST EN ISO 186:2003, SIST EN ISO 287:2018, SIST EN ISO 11498:2000, SIST EN ISO 187:2023, SIST EN 2687:2005, SIST EN ISO 105-Z03:1999, SIST EN 13411-5:2004, SIST EN ISO 536:2020, SIST EN ISO 1924-2:2009. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
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