Xerox 288 Digital Perfecting System Paper, Paper Manual

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X e r o x N u v e r a P a p e r G u i d e 1 - 2
S e l e c t i n g s t o c k f o r y o u r X e r o x N u v e r a Sy s t e m
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 influenced by paper surface texture.
The Stock Library and Media Compatibility Guide
The Stock Library contains the paper-related information that is
maintained by the system operator at the system interface.
Each stock in the Stock Library has a set of stock settings that
describe the paper to the system. The attributes allow you to print
a job with multiple stocks. The Xerox Nuvera uses the attribute
information to make internal adjustments throughout the printer on
a sheet-by-sheet basis.
In the Stock Library, the preloaded stocks contain the Xerox
recommended settings for each stock. If custom stocks are added
to the Stock Library, the stock attribute information must be
accurate to prevent image quality and paper handling problems.
When image quality and/or paper handling problems occur, check
the stock settings. You can check the paper packaging to be sure
the stock attributes are correct.
The operator assigns stocks from the Stock Library to individual
paper trays, which makes the stock information available to each
Table 1-3. Image quality performance categories
Performance
Category
Image Quality Stock Types
Best The best possible image quality for
this system. Very similar to offset print
quality. • Cast coated / coated stocks
• Some highly calendared / very
smooth uncoated stocks
Better Image quality is slightly lower than
Best due to sheet topography (paper
finish). • Most uncoated stocks designed for
laser and offset printing
Good Adequate image quality due to sheet
topography. • Uncoated stocks with rough finishes
(linen, wove, etc.)
• Specialty medias (paper backed
transparencies, etc.)