August 2006 PAPER FEED
6-131
Detailed
Descriptions
Paper Types
The machine can distinguish between the following paper types using the output
from the double-feed detection sensor / double-feed detection LED.
Paper Type
(UP Mode) Paper Weight Range Translucence
OHP --- HIGH
Tracing Paper --- ↓
Thin Paper 14 to 19 lb Bond
52 to 71 g/m2 ↓
Normal 19 to 33 lb Bond
72 to 126 g/m2 ↓
Thick Paper 1 33 to 41 lb Bond
127 to 156 g/m2 ↓
Thick Paper 2 41 to 68 lb Bond
157 to 256 g/m2 LOW
The paper type selection is reset:
• When the machine is switched off and on, the paper type setting for the bypass
tray is reset. The paper type settings for other trays are not reset.
• W hen the tray is set, or LCT cover is set
• W hen using bypass feed (paper set in the bypass tray)
• After a double-feed error and the paper has been removed
• W hen the paper type setting is changed.
UP Mode Settings
The operator can select either "Paper Type Detection" or "Double-Feed Detection"
in the Operator Tools (UP) mode for each paper feed station (default: ON).
Neither paper type recognition nor double-feed detection operates when feeding
paper shorter than 160 mm from the from the bypass tray.
Paper type detection operates only for paper types that are available for this
feature ("None", "Recycled", "Tracing Paper", or "OHP") is selected. For example,
this function cannot operate for these paper type selections: Reused, Color Paper,
Adhesive Labels, Tab Paper.
For slip sheet mode, the tray that contains the slip sheets must be set to ‘OFF’ with
the user tools for “Paper Type Detection" or "Double-Feed Detection".