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grain

The direction in which most fibers lie in a sheet of paper, either “grain long” with most 
fibers running parallel to the long edge of the sheet, or “grain short” with most fibers 
running parallel to the short edge of the sheet.        

grammage

The basis weight of a paper expressed in grams per square meter, and abbreviated 

as gsm or g/m

2

.

gsm

See grammage. 

halftone

A reproduction of a continuous-tone image, created through a screening process that 
converts the image into dots of different sizes with equal space between centers, or 
dots of equal size with different spacing between them. 

handling dent

A small crease on the surface of a sheet of paper caused by the way the paper was 
handled. Handling dents cause deletions in printed images.

heavyweight 
paper

For Xerox Nuvera, heavyweight paper is defined as any paper weighing from 106 to 
216 gsm.    

image quality

1) The integrity of dry ink application and fusing on a printed sheet - the presence or 
absence of errors such as areas where dry ink is missing, faded, or unevenly applied. 
2) The relative ability of a printed image to accurately reproduce an original, especially 
an original photograph.

impurities

Small marks or spots in paper, which can interfere with images and fine type. 
Impurities in recycled papers include inks and other materials that are not completely 
removed during the deinking process.     

index stock

A class of heavyweight paper, lighter and less stiff than cover stock, used for dividers, 
tabs, posters, etc.

inserter

A feeder module that is positioned between the output module and the first stacker of 
a Xerox Nuvera. Inserter trays and feeder trays are programmed and loaded in the 
same ways.

label paper

Paper made for label printing that is gummed on one side and attached to another 
waxy-topped sheet.

lead edge

The edge of a sheet that leaves the paper tray and enters the paper path first.

lightweight paper

For Xerox Nuvera, lightweight paper is defined as uncoated bond or offset paper 
weighing from 56 to 84 gsm.

matte

A dull paper finish; without gloss.

Media 
Compatibility 
Guide

A list of papers that are approved for use with the Xerox Nuvera.

middleweight 
paper

For the Xerox Nuvera, middleweight paper is defined as uncoated paper weighing 
from 85 to 105 gsm.

misfeed

A paper jam that occurs as the paper is being pulled from the paper tray.

moisture content

The percentage of water by weight in paper.    

mottle

Spotty or uneven appearance in printed images, most often in solid areas.

multisheet feed

Two or more sheets pulled simultaneously from the paper tray.

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Summary of Contents for Nuvera Digital Production System Paper

Page 1: ...Paper Guide 701P28020 Xerox Nuvera Digital Production System and 288 Digital Perfecting System Paper Guide December 2006...

Page 2: ...States and or other countries Macintosh Power Macintosh and Mac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Microsoft Windows NT and Microsoft Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Sun M...

Page 3: ...er 1 4 Paper properties that affect xerographic images 1 4 Brightness 1 5 Finish Smoothness 1 5 Stock coating categories for Xerox Nuvera 1 6 Formation 1 6 Impurities 1 6 Opacity 1 7 Shade 1 7 Electri...

Page 4: ...ll stocks 3 3 Bond 56 to 158 gsm 3 3 Bristol 147 to 220 gsm 3 4 Carbonless 3 4 Cover coated 140 to 220 gsm 3 4 Cover uncoated 106 to 220 gsm 3 5 Drilled paper 3 5 Envelopes 3 6 Heavyweight coated 140...

Page 5: ...n Finisher MFF B 4 For systems with FTM DS5000 or BFM type finishers B 4 Managing the feed modules C 1 Feeder procedures C 1 Add stock to a tray directly from the Stock Library window C 1 Copy stock a...

Page 6: ...Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide iv Table of Contents...

Page 7: ...d for everyone involved with selecting storing or handling paper for the Xerox Nuvera Contents Chapter 1 Selecting stock for your Xerox Nuvera System tells you which types of stock are recommended des...

Page 8: ...the drop down arrow and press the left mouse button once For example select System To choose a menu item move the cursor to the item press the left mouse button to highlight the item then release the...

Page 9: ...is printed as non black text Locate the section title table etc in your document NOTE This icon identifies notes A note is a paragraph separate from the body text containing related information that m...

Page 10: ...Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide viii Introduction...

Page 11: ...0 mm Trays 3 and 4 can hold 7 2 x 8 0 inches 183 x 203 mm to 12 6 x 18 5 inches 320 x 470 mm The 2 tray feed module tray can hold papers from 7 2 x 8 0 inches 183 x 203 mm to 12 6 x 18 5 inches 320 x...

Page 12: ...tments 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...

Page 13: ...sive service calls and printer damage The stocks in Table 1 4 should not be run on a Xerox Nuvera System Table 1 4 Stocks that should not be run on a Xerox Nuvera System Stock Type Possible Printer Da...

Page 14: ...ductivity and to minimize the amount of paper waste Test a small amount of a new paper in your Xerox Nuvera Production or Perfecting system before ordering a large quantity Order paper with guaranteed...

Page 15: ...Finish is the smoothness or roughness of a paper s surface Paper is processed to have a specific type of finish ranging from very smooth to highly textured Finish can significantly impact image qualit...

Page 16: ...ormation is not included in the manufacturer s specifications you can check it by holding a sheet up to a light If the sheet looks even throughout it has good formation If you see uneven light and dar...

Page 17: ...ers fall in the 80 to 90 range however an opacity of 98 will prevent a printed image from showing through on the opposite side of the sheet Choose paper with high opacity when printing on both sides o...

Page 18: ...are parallel to the shorter dimension of the sheet Grain is an important consideration when sheets will be folded Xerox recommends using paper that will allow you to fold with the grain Folding printe...

Page 19: ...own in Figure 1 1 Figure 1 1 Fold with and against grain Another method you can use to determine the grain direction is to tear a sheet Paper always tears straighter with the grain Figure 1 2 Tear wit...

Page 20: ...ot exactly square skewing jams and stacking problems can occur Image quality defects also occur due to misregistration in the paper path Slight variations in sheet cut size can also cause sheet to she...

Page 21: ...e production system image quality problems and fuser wraps fuser agent becomes contaminated Electrical properties and paper handling Paper naturally resists electrical current which can lead to static...

Page 22: ...Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide 1 12 Selecting stock for your Xerox Nuvera System...

Page 23: ...tter Profit You will reduce the amount of paper waste Checking paper for defects CAUTION Return all defective paper to the supplier to prevent machine contamination image quality defects jams and misf...

Page 24: ...best papers can be rendered useless by improper handling Paper damage caused by poor handling may not be apparent until feeding or image quality problems occur Protect your paper investment by followi...

Page 25: ...quality problems and machine contamination due to coating rubbing off of paper Low moisture in paper can cause Jams due to static electricity Misfeeds or multi sheet feeds Deletions and or wrinkles d...

Page 26: ...ess Ream wrappers and cartons are designed to protect paper from moisture Ream wrappers have an internal moisture barrier that guards against moisture exchange Once the wrapper is opened the protectiv...

Page 27: ...weight of the stock will keep the bag closed In addition to protecting paper from high and low humidity the bags reduce or eliminate airborne fibers and debris that typically accumulate on unwrapped...

Page 28: ...ely conditioned The times in Table 2 3 should be considered minimum conditioning times and must be followed to obtain optimum performance Conditioning can be accelerated by removing the reams from the...

Page 29: ...ing a stock in a feed tray or the stock library it is important to set the correct stock properties especially the weight listed as gsm Based on the weight of the stock gsm setting the feed tray fluff...

Page 30: ...reams to prevent leaving handling dents on sheets Handling dents are small creases on the paper surface or coating which can cause deletions in the printed image Stack paper into the tray in a unifor...

Page 31: ...the lead edge A special tabs guide must be installed on the trail edge paper guide before tabs can be loaded and run from a paper tray There are two tabs guides one is labeled A4 11 can be put in any...

Page 32: ...the fuser Inserter trays are loaded and programmed in the same ways that feeder trays are loaded and programmed Stock names The system uses the stock name to locate stock in feeder and inserter trays...

Page 33: ...Paper handling Xerox has tested a wide variety of stocks for use with an inserter Regular stocks feed well from inserter trays Many specialty stocks such as tabs transparencies business cards and tri...

Page 34: ...Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide 2 12 Managing your paper supply...

Page 35: ...according to their end use method of printing and pulp content Paper grades may not be consistent among paper manufacturers and vendors Xerox Nuvera MX Special considerations The Xerox Nuvera MX syste...

Page 36: ...ated paper Preprinted paper Recycled paper Scored paper Synthetic papers and plastics Tabs Transparencies Xerox DocuCards The following subheadings appear in the stock type tables Description A brief...

Page 37: ...nd trail edges of the stack Gently hold one side lead or trail of the stack to keep it from moving Gently lift the top four inches 10 centimeters of the opposite side of the stack then allow the sheet...

Page 38: ...hen N 1 output is selected load the stock with the top sheet facing down Carbonless paper should be run in simplex mode only Carbonless paper may cause additional contamination of paper path rolls whi...

Page 39: ...pers with common hole patterns will run reliably Common hole patterns include 3 hole standard 7 hole European din 4 hole Swedish 4 hole Norwegian 6 hole Some hole configurations especially holes that...

Page 40: ...on the outboard edge Only load 50 envelopes at a time to keep the stack as level as possible Do not use envelopes with latex based glue closures for example self sealing envelopes Table 3 9 Heavyweigh...

Page 41: ...anaging your paper supply Usage tips Enter accurate Stock Library information If possible load heavyweight papers with the grain parallel to the lead left edge of the paper tray so it will bend easier...

Page 42: ...to the long edge mottling may appear around the cracks Storage tips Store label stock in sealed boxes before and following printing Usage tips Load label stock in trays with the labels facing up Only...

Page 43: ...l regularly spaced holes or slits so a sheet can be easily separated into sections Mechanical perforations spiked wheel or die cut create paper dust and chaff as well as a slight bulge below the perfo...

Page 44: ...ted sheets that are free of excessive curl Select uncoated and coated papers that are laser compatible or that appear in the Media Compatibility Guide Select preprinted materials that are able to with...

Page 45: ...d papers contain paper that was returned from consumers for recycling Most recycled papers are made from a combination of new pulp waste from the paper making process and post consumer waste paper whi...

Page 46: ...delines in Chapter 2 Managing your paper supply Usage tips Many scored papers are coated on one side Image the coated side first Table 3 19 Synthetic papers and plastics Description Sheets made withou...

Page 47: ...not arranged in a particular order Selection tips Refer to the Drilled paper section if tabs have pre punched holes to ensure hole pattern is acceptable Tabs with a sequence of 1 to 31 can be run Sto...

Page 48: ...after imaging Usage tips Run transparencies in simplex mode only Handle transparencies carefully Any damage to the surface will affect image quality Fan transparencies gently but thoroughly to prevent...

Page 49: ...tandard DocuCards which are 8 5 x 11 inch A4 sheets with a single ID card as shown here Storage tips Due to their structure DocuCards are packaged by alternating the stacking direction every 50 sheets...

Page 50: ...Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide 3 16 Tips by stock type...

Page 51: ...er that we offer you our Total Satisfaction Guarantee If within 90 days of the invoice date you are not satisfied with the performance of the paper we will replace it free of charge Xerox digital stoc...

Page 52: ...To locate Xerox home pages and telephone numbers for other countries 1 Go to http www xerox com 2 Select the name of your country from the drop down list at the top of the page For technical informati...

Page 53: ...basic sizes When basic sizes were established each paper s basic size was believed to be its best size for printing folding and trimming The weight of paper is called its basis weight In the United St...

Page 54: ...eight of 100 pound cover is approximately 270 gsm 100 x 2 7042 270 42 Table for converting paper weights You can also use Table A 3 to convert pounds to gsm weight 1 Locate the paper type at the top o...

Page 55: ...Equivalent basis weights of paper Weight in gsm Bond Xerographic Ledger Writing Offset Book Text Cover Tag Index Bristol Tag 17 x 22 25 x 38 20 x 26 24 x 36 25 5 x 30 5 22 5 x 28 5 44 30 49 13 33 59...

Page 56: ...219 100 243 90 244 150 253 140 263 120 270 100 284 175 306 140 307 170 325 200 351 160 384 175 395 180 398 220 407 250 430 200 Table A 3 Equivalent basis weights of paper Weight in gsm Bond Xerograph...

Page 57: ...th your service representative if you are not sure that you have the required hardware for running tabs The A4 11 tabs guide can be installed in any tray The A5 5 5 tabs guide can only be installed in...

Page 58: ...e on the photoreceptor during a pitch mode change which causes reduced productivity In a tab job the body pages and tab pages have different pitch modes which causes deadcycling each time the press sw...

Page 59: ...ray Load with tabs trailing face up Ensure that standard uncoated tab stock is loaded a minimum of 1 2 inch 12 7 mm below the MAX line Approximately 100 laminated or coated tabs may be loaded at a tim...

Page 60: ...to program the tab job select Build Job Type Contains Tab Stock or Envelopes Tabs cannot be loaded in the Insertion Module For systems with FTM DS5000 or BFM type finishers Use only forward collated...

Page 61: ...te can cause faults or unacceptable image quality NOTE Paper tray programming for the Inserter is the same as for the Feeder Refer to Inserter procedures for specific instructions Add stock to a tray...

Page 62: ...ay Load the stock with the curl side down Load Xerox stock with the package seam side face up 5 Position one ream of the stock against the leading left edge and roughly centered in the tray 6 Move the...

Page 63: ...tray to be programmed The table row is highlighted 2 Right click on the tray to be disabled CAUTION Selecting Disable Tray to prevent a tray from feeding will delete the stock attributes for the tray...

Page 64: ...Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide C 4 Managing the feed modules...

Page 65: ...and rotate sheets The FTM also has a Top Tray that can be used as a valid destination and purge tray The minimum size sheet that the stacker can accept is 7 inches 178 mm in the process direction and...

Page 66: ...nsport Module and Stacker 9 Firmly close the stacker door View stacker settings To display the settings for a stacker Open a Stacker Settings window To open the window select the stacker on the machin...

Page 67: ...the attribute to be modified 6 Select the desired value for the attribute from the menu or type a new value in the field 7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each attribute to be modified 8 To add or modify com...

Page 68: ...g used for the current job the stock attributes cannot be edited If the specified stock is assigned to a tray the stock attributes cannot be edited Program the tray for a different stock before contin...

Page 69: ...00 Brightness enhances contrast in printed images bristol Stiff heavyweight paper 200 500gsm 6 pts or thicker that is commonly used for index cards and file folders buckling Repeated folds that occur...

Page 70: ...image created with 50 cyan 50 magenta 0 yellow and 0 black has 100 dry ink coverage drying powder A powder that is sprayed onto printed sheets to speed drying and set the ink duplex printing Printing...

Page 71: ...arks or spots in paper which can interfere with images and fine type Impurities in recycled papers include inks and other materials that are not completely removed during the deinking process index st...

Page 72: ...weight brightness and opacity that distinguishes one type of paper from other types perforated paper Paper that has been die or laser cut with lines of small regularly spaced holes or slits to enable...

Page 73: ...nt with the paper path or the resulting tilt of images with respect to the sheet edges smoothness The evenness or flatness of the surface of paper solid area coverage The area of paper being covered b...

Page 74: ...fine quality paper with a textured surface that can be produced with a wide variety of finishes Used for booklets brochures fine books announcements and the like trail edge The edge of the sheet that...

Page 75: ...Die cut 3 9 Digital color imaging products Xerox 4 1 Drilled paper stock 3 5 E Electrical properties 1 11 Resistivity 1 7 Envelopes 3 6 F Feeder Loading trays 2 6 C 2 Stock Orientation 2 10 Tray prog...

Page 76: ...curl 2 6 2 8 Fanning 2 8 Moisture problems 2 3 Using storage bags 2 4 Stock Library 1 2 Procedures Define a new stock E 1 Delete a stock E 2 Edit stock E 2 Stock Properties Brightness 1 5 Finish smoot...

Page 77: ...Index Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide Index 3 Warning defined vii W Weight paper Converting pounds to gsm A 1 X Xerox paper stock 4 1 Xerox stocks Technical information 4 2...

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