Oce VarioPrint i Series, Operation Manual

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Media storage
Packaging, storage and unpacking guidelines
enable optimal print productivity of the printer.
When the environmental conditions of the storage room and the print room differ, media must be
transported to the print room in time, to allow for temperature acclimatisation. (
Print room
conditions on page 372
,
Media temperature acclimation on page 370
) There are instructions how
to prevent that sheets arrive in the sentry tray. (
Many sheets arrive in the sentry tray on page 344
)
Storage conditions influence the moisture percentage and the temperature of the media. Media
are very sensitive to environmental changes which cause curls, wavy edges, tight edges, and
other imperfections. A sudden increase of the relative humidity in the storage room can cause
wavy edges. A sudden decrease in temperature can result in tight edges.
1 2 3
[352] Media with curls (1), wavy edges (2) and tight edges (3)
Your media supplier can provide specific guidelines on media storage. Below you find generic
specifications and guidelines for media storage.
Proper storage in the storage room
Environmental conditions
storage room Value
Temperature
18
o
C - 26
o
C / 64.4
o
F - 78.8
o
F
Keep the temperature as stable as possible.
Relative humidity 30% - 60%
Keep the relative humidity as stable as possible.
Storage Attention point
Storage room • Place pallets, cartons or reams not in the vicinity of heating
appliances, water pipes, open windows, moist walls, or in di-
rect sun light.
• Place cartons and reams on pallets, shelves or in cabinets.
Do not place them on the floor.
• Use the media storage room only for media storage.
• Do not use the media storage room for storage of chemicals,
and materials such as plastics, rubber parts and fats.
Media packaging See
Media packaging on page 367
Temperature acclimatisation After transport to the print room, media must be acclimatised
to the print room temperature before loading. (
Temperature
adjustment time on page 370
)
Media storage
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