Xerox 96, 4635, 180 manual Paper performance guidelines, Trays 1 and 2 performance guide

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B.Paper performance guidelines

The following guides summarize the capabilities of the paper trays, duplex printing considerations, and paper stock considerations.

		Table B-1.		Trays 1 and 2 performance guide

					Performance limits and
Paper	Superior performance		Good performance		suggested alternatives

Size range1	8 by 10 to 9 by 14 inches/203				Paper smaller than 8 by 10
	by 254 to 229 by 356 mm.				inches/203 by 254 mm cannot
	Includes:				be used.
	• 8.5 by 11 inches				For paper larger than 9 by 14
	• 8.5 by 11 inches				inches/229 by 356 mm, refer
	• A4 (210 by 297 mm)				inches/229 by 356 mm, refer
	• A4 (210 by 297 mm)				to the Performance Guide for
					trays 3, 4, 5 and 6.

Weight range	20 to 110 pounds/80 to 200		16 to 20 pounds/60 to 80 gsm2		Weights outside the limits
	gsm				shown are not recommended.
					Refer to the Paper Stocks
					Guide later in this chapter for
					additional information.

Capacity	Tray 1: 1100 sheets, 20				For greater capacity, use trays
	pound/80 gsm paper				3, 4, 5 and 6 and the
	Tray 2: 600 sheets, 20 pound/				Autoswitch feature.
	Tray 2: 600 sheets, 20 pound/
	80 gsm paper

Type or condition	•	Xerographic paper in	•	Transparencies	•	Excessively curled
		good condition	•	High-speed label stock		paper4
	•	Predrilled stock (fanned	•	High-speed label stock	•	Manual two-sided
	•	Predrilled stock (fanned	•	Slightly curled paper3	•	Manual two-sided
		thoroughly)	•	Slightly curled paper3		(duplex) prints
		thoroughly)	•			(duplex) prints
	• Tab stock (in perfectly flat		•	Intermixed weights	•	Freshly printed offset
		condition)	•	Paper with reinforced		prints
				binding edges

1.Optional 7 X 10 enablement kit allows 7 by 10 inches/178 by 254 mm paper size.

2.Make sure that heavy weight paper levers (located in areas 2 and 4 of the printer) are in the appropriate position for the weight of paper being used.

3.Curl direction should be determined before loading paper into trays. For additional information, refer to the “Clearing paper misfeeds and jams” chapter in your Troubleshooting Guide.

4.Curl direction should be determined before loading paper into trays. For additional information, refer to the “Clearing paper misfeeds and jams” chapter in your Troubleshooting Guide.

XEROX DOCUPRINT 96/4635/180 NPS SYSTEM OVERVIEW GUIDE

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Contents Version 7.1 August 2000 721P86632 Page Operation safety Laser safetyOzone information Xerox Docuprint 96/4635/180 NPS System Overview Guide Table of contents Paper performance guidelines Index Paper and other suppliesIntroduction ContentsAbout this guide Conventions DocuPrint NPS Interactive Customer Documentation CD Related publicationsPage Functional overview of the DocuPrint NPS System overviewSystem Overview DocuPrint Dual Mode Supported hardware and operating systems Client workstations and system softwareClient software Fddi Backbone LAN Ethernet LANToken Ring Multiple network connectivity Printer Controller overview Printer ControllerCartridge tape drive Printer Controller componentsProcessor CPU External Modem Printer Controller software and fontsCartridge tape drive optional Font Typeface Adobe Type 1 PostScript fontsTrueType scalable Typeface Intellifont scalable TypefaceBitmap Typeface DocuPrint NPS model 96, 4635, and 180 printer components PrintersPrinters High capacity stackers Clear button Continue button Stop button Language icon Printer icon Fault List icon Tools iconPrinters Printer configurations Printer + Inverter Feeder Stacker + Feeder Stacker Page Bypass transport Optional printer componentsInput enablement device Workstations Client workstationsSubmitting print jobs DocuPrint NPS clients Communicating with the networkClient Protocol Workstation Operating Ethernet Hardware System ConnectionDocuPrint job status feedback Job status feedbackPlatform Job status capability Client Workstations Paper and other throughput stocks Paper and other suppliesSelecting paper Paper and Other Supplies Perforated paper Pre-cut or full tabs Carbonless paper Paper width and printer performanceThroughput data 96 printer Pitch Paper width Speed Throughput data 4635 printer Pitch Paper width SpeedThroughput data 180 printer Pitch Paper width Speed Using small paper sizes in 8-pitch modePaper and Other Supplies Figure A-3.A4 210 by 297 mm paper feeding long edge feed European papersPaper and Other Supplies Figure A-7.B4 250 by 353 mm paper feeding long edge feed B4 PapersFigure A-9.Storing paper correctly Paper carePaper and Other Supplies Cartons Hours CentigradeDry ink Other suppliesFuser agent DeveloperCartridge tapes DiskettesFonts Micr tools Micr Positioning and Dimension GaugeMicr comparator Paper and special stocks tables Consumable supplies tablesPaper and Other Supplies Description Part number Table A-5.Stocks list for 96/4635/180 printersTab stock Labels GummedStraight collated singles forward, top down Reverse collated singles bottom upPaper and Other Supplies Paper and Other Supplies Complete supplies list-96/4635/180 printers Ordering supplies Paper and Other Supplies Paper and Other Supplies Trays 1 and 2 performance guide Paper performance guidelinesPerformance limits Trays 3, 4, 5 and 6 or high capacity trays Two-sided duplex printing performance guide Stock type Instructions for use Table B-4.Paper stocks guideTable B-4. Paper stocks guide Stacker bin performance guide Numerics IndexLAN Index