Paper and specialty media guide
Paper guidelines
Select the correct paper or specialty media to reduce printing problems. For the best print quality, try a sample
of the paper or specialty media before buying large quantities.
Paper characteristics
The following paper characteristics affect print quality and reliability. Consider these factors before printing on
them:
Weight
See
“Supported paper types and weights” on page 31
.
Curl
Curl is the tendency for paper to curl at its edges. Excessive curl can cause paper feeding problems. Curl can
occur after the paper passes through the printer, where it is exposed to high temperatures. Storing paper
unwrapped in hot, humid, cold, or dry conditions can contribute to paper curling before printing and can cause
feeding problems.
Smoothness
Paper smoothness directly affects print quality. If paper is too rough, toner cannot fuse to it properly. If paper
is too smooth, it can cause paper feeding or print quality issues. Always use paper between 100 and 200
Sheffield points.
Moisture content
The amount of moisture in paper affects both print quality and the printer ability to feed the paper correctly.
Leave paper in its original wrapper until you use it. Exposure of paper to moisture changes can degrade its
performance.
Store paper in its original wrapper in the same environment as the printer for 24 to 48 hours before printing.
Extend the time several days if the storage or transportation environment is very different from the printer
environment. Thick paper may also require a longer conditioning period.
Grain direction
Grain refers to the alignment of the paper fibers in a sheet of paper. Grain is either
grain long
, running the length
of the paper, or
grain short
, running the width of the paper.
For 60–176 g/m
2
(16–65
‑
lb) paper, grain long paper is recommended.
Fiber content
Most high
‑
quality xerographic paper is made from 100% chemically treated pulped wood. This content provides
the paper with a high degree of stability, resulting in fewer paper feeding problems and better print quality.
Paper containing fibers such as cotton can negatively affect paper handling.
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General information
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Summary of Contents for XC4150
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Page 294: ...Scan SE Scanner Info 7528 Service menus 294 ...
Page 317: ...3 Remove the screw B from the lower left side of the cover B 7528 Repair information 317 ...
Page 320: ...3 Remove the three screws A 7528 Repair information 320 ...
Page 327: ...3 Remove the E clip B 4 Remove the E clip C 7528 Repair information 327 ...
Page 358: ...5 Remove the two screws D from under the gear box 7528 Repair information 358 ...
Page 360: ...3 Disconnect the cable A from the LVPS 7528 Repair information 360 ...
Page 370: ...3 Disconnect the motor cable A A 7528 Repair information 370 ...
Page 371: ...4 Remove the four screws B and then remove the motor B 7528 Repair information 371 ...
Page 374: ...4 Disconnect the cable B 5 Remove the screw C securing the HVPS C 7528 Repair information 374 ...
Page 400: ...14 Remove the clip M and then remove the spacer 7528 Repair information 400 ...
Page 403: ...7528 Repair information 403 ...
Page 414: ...5 Remove the screw C from the printhead 7528 Repair information 414 ...
Page 429: ...8 Route the ADF cable through the flatbed 9 Remove the ADF 7528 Repair information 429 ...
Page 437: ...7 Disconnect the two cables B on the controller board 7528 Repair information 437 ...
Page 443: ...5 Remove the screw D and then remove the scanner tilt D 7528 Repair information 443 ...
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Page 487: ...Assembly 1 Covers 1 2 4 6 7 8 9 1 14 10 3 5 13 13 11 11 12 7528 Parts catalog 487 ...
Page 489: ...Assembly 2 Covers 2 14 7528 Parts catalog 489 ...
Page 491: ...Assembly 3 Control panel 5 4 3 2 1 7528 Parts catalog 491 ...
Page 493: ...Assembly 4 ADF and flatbed 1 3 11 10 4 9 5 6 7 8 2 7528 Parts catalog 493 ...
Page 495: ...Assembly 5 Fuser 1 7528 Parts catalog 495 ...
Page 497: ...Assembly 6 Transfer module 1 2 7528 Parts catalog 497 ...
Page 499: ...Assembly 7 Paper feed 8 2 1 2 4 7 3 5 5 6 7528 Parts catalog 499 ...
Page 501: ...Assembly 8 Paper path 1 8 6 2 3 1 10 5 7 9 4 7528 Parts catalog 501 ...
Page 503: ...Assembly 9 Paper path 2 1 4 2 5 10 3 6 9 7 8 7528 Parts catalog 503 ...
Page 505: ...Assembly 10 Duplex 9 8 3 3 7 6 1 1 2 4 5 7528 Parts catalog 505 ...
Page 507: ...Assembly 11 Electrical 16 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 11 12 13 15 6 1 14 10 7528 Parts catalog 507 ...
Page 510: ...7528 Parts catalog 510 ...
Page 511: ...Assembly 12 550 sheet tray option 1 2 1 7528 Parts catalog 511 ...
Page 513: ...Assembly 13 550 sheet tray option 2 1 2 3 4 12 11 6 13 5 9 10 7 8 7528 Parts catalog 513 ...
Page 515: ...Assembly 14 Adjustable stand 2 2 3 3 1 7528 Parts catalog 515 ...
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Page 527: ...3 Apply the changes 7528 Appendix B Options and features 527 ...
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