Xerox 12 Usage Guidelines for Xerox Color Copiers and Printers, Description and expectations

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USAGE GUIDELINES FOR XEROX COLOR COPIERS AND PRINTERS

Usage Guidelines for Xerox Color Copiers and Printers

Xerox has an ongoing materials test program where new papers and other materials are continuously evaluated and approved for use in specific Xerox copiers and printers. Your Xerox representative can provide the address of World Wide Web site where you can obtain the most current list of recommended materials for your Xerox copier or printer.

This section of the Color Materials Usage Guide provides information on materials that are commonly used in many Xerox copiers and printers.

Standard (or Normal) Weight Papers (Uncoated)

Description and expectations

Standard weight papers include those that are run from the internal trays:

•16 - 28 lb, 64 - 105 g/m2 xerographic/bond papers

•Papers within this range provide optimum performance when used in Xerox copier/printers. The benchmark paper used to define image quality and performance specification is

24 lb (g/m2) Color Xpressions Bright White. Refer to the Recommended Materials list for your Xerox copier/printer for the performance rating of other papers.

Use this bright, white paper to create color business reports, fliers, newsletters, and resumes with impact.

	Contact your local authorized Xerox distributor, or call Xerox at 1-800-822-2200 in the USA,
	or 1-800-668-0199 in Canada for our full line of media.
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Contents Color Once YOU’VE Made Your First Smart Decision Make the Next Contents How to Order Paper like a Pro Usage Guidelines for Xerox Color Copiers and PrintersAnswers to these question and more IntroductionMaking the best decision Papers for today’s businessTerminology SymbolsAbout this guide Fundamentals of Paper Why do we produce so many documents?About Paper Let’s take a look at the papermaking machinesWhat Happens When Dry Ink Meets Paper When dry ink meets paperImportant Paper Properties for Color Xerography Paper influences on document qualityAbout Paper About Paper About Paper About Paper Optical paper qualities that influence image quality Reliability Paper feeding hints Surface strength Moisture contentElectrical properties conductivity and resistivity Friction coefficient Paper Storage Temperature and humidity StackingConditioning paper Coated paper and xerography Why Paper Doesn’t Always Work the Way it ShouldCoated paper and offset Moisture and xerographyOffice laser printing Technology and PaperDigital production printing Office digital copying and printingXerox Papers and Xerox Digital Copier/Printers Business papers How to Order Paper like a ProHow paper is categorized in the USA and Canada Uncoated book Book papersPremium text Coated bookSpeciality materials CoverIndex Features Surfaces Names Inches Lbs Mils Xerox paper Types of PaperXerox NeverTear Equivalent Paper Weights BoardApplications for Paper Book Papers Cover IndexWays paper can be ordered How Paper is Measured in Terms of Weights and SizesTerms used to describe paper weight Paper sizes in the USA and Canada RA Series SRA Series International Standards Organization ISO paper sizesSeries Rough finishes How to Select the Right Texture/FinishSmooth finishes How to Specify Paper How to Cut Your Costs Ten ways to keep your costs downDescription and expectations Standard or Normal Weight Papers UncoatedUsage Guidelines for Xerox Color Copiers and Printers Heavy-Weight Papers Hints, tips and testing resultsCoated Papers Hints, tips and testing results Usage Guidelines for Xerox Color Copiers and Printers Recycled Papers Hole-Punched Papers Pressure-Sensitive Labels Preprinted Papers Single-Step Transfer Paper Transparencies Usage Guidelines for Xerox Color Copiers and Printers This page is intentionally blank Glossary Equivalent weight Dimensional stabilityEquilibrium Moisture content CartonFinish Heavy weight paperFine papers FormationLeaf Lightweight paperLaser bond Lead edgePrintability ResolutionSubstance weight Publishing paperTrail edge Wire sideText paper Translucent papersTo learn more Next Generation of Color Documents is Here