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Paper Guide
701P28020
Xerox Nuvera® Digital Production System
and 288 Digital Perfecting System
Paper
Guide
December, 2006
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction v About this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Typographical Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi Related resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vii Selecting stock for your Xero
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Table of Contents Problems caused by moisture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3 Controlling moisture in paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3 Using storage bags for unused paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4 Weekend shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5 Conditioning paper to the printing environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6 Loading paper into feede
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Table of Contents For technical information about Xerox paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2 Converting paper weight from pounds to gsm A-1 Understanding basic size and basis weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 Formula for converting paper weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Table for converting paper weights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Printing with tabs B-1 Obtaining additional tabs guide ki
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Table of Contents iv Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide
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Introduction Introduction This guide provides information for selecting, storing, and using paper in a Xerox Nuvera® Digital Production System and a Xerox Nuvera® 288 Digital Perfecting System. Its goal is to help you optimize image quality, paper handling, and the overall performance of the system. The Xerox Nuvera Production and Perfecting Systems use a media selection model rather than a tray selection model. There are several benefits to selecting the media such as higher productivity
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Introduction � Appendix C. Managing the feed modules, provides information and procedures for performing feeder functions on the Xerox Nuvera. � Appendix D. Managing the Finishing Transport Module and Stacker provides information and procedures for performing finisher functions on the Xerox Nuvera. � Appendix E. Managing the Stock Library, provides information and procedures for maintaining the Stock Library on the Xerox Nuvera. Typographical Conventions This guide uses the following conve
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Introduction � Enter bold - Within procedures, the two-step process of typing data and pressing . For example, enter y. � replace text - Variable information is lower case italicized text; replace the text with the actual value. For example, type name in the text field. � Document title - Document and chapter names are shown in italics. For example, the Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide. � In a Portable Document Format (PDF) file displayed on a workstation, blue text identifies a link to oth
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Introduction viii Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide
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Selecting stock for your Xerox Nuvera System 1. Selecting stock for your Xerox Nuvera System There are many factors you must consider when selecting stocks for the Xerox Nuvera Production and Perfecting Systems. This chapter will help you choose stocks that will optimize image quality and paper handling. Stock size and weight ranges Table 1-1. indicates the minimum and maximum paper sizes in inches and millimeters. Table 1-1. Paper size range Measurement Minimum Maximum Size in inches 5.5 x
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Selecting stock for your Xerox Nuvera System Refer to Appendix A, Converting paper weight from pounds to gsm, for paper weight conversion information. Recommended stocks Stocks that are recommended for use with the Xerox Nuvera have been categorized as Best, Better or Good. A broad range of stocks has been tested on the Xerox Nuvera for image quality. Table 1-3. defines image quality as Best, Better, and Good and lists general types of stock within each category. Image quality is greatly in
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Selecting stock for your Xerox Nuvera System system module (feeders, print engine, stackers). The modules can then adjust their settings for optimum performance as needed. The Media Compatibility Guide is a list of stocks that have been approved by Xerox for use with the Xerox Nuvera. Refer to the following web site for the PDF version of the Xerox Nuvera Media Compatibility Guide. http://www.xerox.com NOTE: If you wish to run a stock that is not on the Media Compatibility Guide, test a
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Selecting stock for your Xerox Nuvera System NOTE: Some paper properties are not included in the supplier’s paper specifications. Order papers with guaranteed performance from vendors with stringent quality assurance programs. Vendors’ specifications should prohibit the use of talc and plasticizer. Ordering guidelines for paper Follow these general guidelines when ordering paper: � Check the following web site for the most recent list of papers that have been tested for use with the Xerox Nu
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Selecting stock for your Xerox Nuvera System following paper properties interact with the dry ink to determine the quality of images. Brightness A paper’s ability to reflect light is called brightness. Brighter papers produce images with higher contrast. As a general rule, use brighter papers when printing documents with photographs, halftone images, or complex graphics. NOTE: Blue-white papers contain ultra-violet (UV) brighteners that break down over time when exposed to UV light. As UV
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Selecting stock for your Xerox Nuvera System Stock coating categories for Xerox Nuvera Coatings can be applied to papers to increase smoothness. When coated media are entered into the Stock Library, the coating type must be set to gloss, high-gloss, semi-gloss, satin, or matte. Table 1-5. provides descriptions of the coating types. Table 1-5. Stock Library coating categories Stock Library Common names / descriptions (supplied by Gloss range (% reflectance) coating types the paper manufacture
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Selecting stock for your Xerox Nuvera System images, especially in high resolution images, fine type and fine lines. Impurities in recycled papers consist of inks and adhesives (from window envelopes, stick-on notes, labels, etc.), which are difficult to remove during the recycling process. Use high quality non-recycled papers when the best image quality is required. Opacity Opacity refers to the ability of a printed image to show through from the opposite side of a sheet or from another
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Selecting stock for your Xerox Nuvera System Paper properties that affect paper handling The following paper properties affect how well the production system runs. You can maximize the productivity of your printer by choosing high quality papers and managing the moisture content. Moisture content Paper must be manufactured with the proper moisture content for printing. Proper moisture level can be maintained by purchasing paper in moisture-proof packaging and leaving it in its original pack
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Selecting stock for your Xerox Nuvera System to the lead (left side) edge of the tray so it will bend easier as it moves through the system. Load middleweight papers with the grain in either direction. The weight ranges for the Xerox Nuvera Production and Perfecting Systems are displayed in Table 1-6. Table 1-6. Paper weight ranges Paper type Weight range in gsm Normal (Light) 56 to 84 gsm uncoated bond weight 56 to 84 gsm uncoated offset Medium weight 85 to 105 gsm uncoated Heavy weight 106
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Selecting stock for your Xerox Nuvera System Figure 1-3. Hangs lower with grain Cut quality The accuracy of the sheet cutting process affects paper handling and image quality. When paper is cut with a dull blade, edges stick together to form “edge welds,” which cause paper jams and excess paper dust in the printer. Paper dust is also created when folio sheets are cut from the roll. A good paper mill takes steps to remove dust from paper before wrapping it. Loose fibers on the edges of cut s
