Xerox 6100BD - Phaser Color Laser Printer, Fundamentals

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3-10 Generic MICR Fundamentals Guide
Temperature and humidity conditions
The temperature and humidity in the printer environment can
affect runability and print quality. Use the following guidelines for
the best MICR printing performance:
• Optimum temperature and humidity range
– 68 to 76 degrees F / 20 to 14 degrees C
– 35 to 55 percent humidity.
Store all paper on a wooden pallet. Placing paper directly on
the floor increases moisture absorption.
• If you move paper from a storage area to a location with a
different temperature and humidity, condition the paper to the
new environment before using it. The time you should wait
between paper storage and use is listed in the following table.
For example, if you want to move 10 cartons (boxes) from
your storage area at 55 degrees F to your printing room at 75
degrees F, (a change of 20 degrees), you should let the
cartons stand unopened in your printing room for at least 18
hours before use.
• Store paper inside the original carton and ream wrappers
until shortly before use.
• Reduce excessive curl by storing the paper in a dry
environment for several days.
Table 3-2. Temperature conditioning chart
Temperature
difference 10° F 15° F 20° F 25° F 30° F 40° F 50° F
Number of boxes Hours Hours Hours Hours Hours Hours Hours
1 4 8 11 14 17 24 34
5 5 9 12 15 18 25 35
10 8 14 18 22 27 38 51
20 11 16 23 28 35 38 67
40 14 19 26 32 38 54 75