Samsung SCX-4521FG manual Paper Specifications, Paper Output Capacity, Paper Storage Environment

Paper Specifications

Category	Specifications
Acid content	5.5 pH or lower
Caliper	3.0 ~ 7.0 mils (0.094 ~ 0.18 mm)
Curl in ream	Flat within 0.02 in. (5 mm)
Cut edge conditions	Cut with sharp blades with no visible fray.
	Must not scorch, melt, offset or release hazardous
Fusing compatibility	emissions when heated to 200 °C (392 °F) for 0.1
	second.
Grain	Long grain
Moisture content	4 % ~ 6 % by weight
Smoothness	100 ~ 400 Sheffield

Paper Output Capacity

Output Location	Capacity
Face-down output tray	50 sheets of 20 lb (75 g/m2 bond) paper

Paper Storage Environment

Paper storage environmental conditions directly affect the feed operation.

Ideally, the machine and paper storage environment should be at or near room temperature, and not too dry or humid. Remember that paper is hygroscopic; it absorbs and loses moisture rapidly.

Heat works with humidity to damage paper. Heat causes the moisture in paper to evaporate, while cold causes it to condense on the sheets. Heating systems and air conditioners remove most of the humidity from a room. As paper is opened and used, it loses moisture, causing streaks and smudging. Humid weather or water coolers can cause the humidity to increase in a room. As paper is opened and used it absorbs any excess moisture, causing light print and dropouts. Also, as paper loses and gains moisture it can become distorted. This can cause paper jams.

Care should be taken not to purchase more paper than can be used in a short time (about 3 months). Paper stored for long periods may experience heat and moisture extremes, which can cause damage. Planning is important to prevent damage to large supplies of paper.

Unopened paper in sealed reams can remain stable for several months before use. Opened packages of paper have more potential for environment damage, especially if they are not wrapped with a moisture-proof barrier.

The paper storage environment should be properly maintained to ensure optimum performance. The required condition is 20 to 24 °C (68 to 75 °F), with a relative humidity of 45 % to 55

%.The following guidelines should be considered when evaluating the paper’s storage environment:

•Paper should be stored at or near room temperature.

•The air should not be too dry or too humid.

•The best way to store an opened ream of paper is to rewrap it tightly in its moisture-proof wrapping. If the machine environment is subject to extremes, unwrap only the amount of paper to be used during the day’s operation to prevent unwanted moisture changes.

Envelopes

Envelope construction is critical. Envelope fold lines can vary considerably, not only between manufacturers, but also within a box from the same manufacturer. Successful printing on envelopes depends upon the quality of the envelopes. When selecting envelopes, consider the following components:

•Weight: The weight of the envelope paper should not exceed 24 lb (90 g/m2 bond) or jamming may occur.

•Construction: Prior to printing, envelopes should lie flat with less than 0.25 in. (6 mm) curl, and should not contain air.

•Condition: Envelopes should not be wrinkled, nicked or otherwise damaged.

•Temperature: You should use envelopes that are compatible with the heat and pressure of the machine.

•Size: You should only use envelopes within the following size ranges.

Minimum	Maximum
3 x 5 in.	8.5 x 14 in.
(76 x 127 mm)	(216 x 356 mm)

NOTES:

•Load only one sheet of paper at a time to print envelopes.

•You may experience some paper jams when using any media with a length less than 5.5 in. (140 mm). This may be caused by paper that has been affected by environmental conditions. For optimum performance, make sure you are storing and handling the paper correctly. Please refer to “Paper Storage Environment” on page 10.5.

10.5 Specifications