Xerox 128 manual Using non-standard stock, Stock width impact on system performance

Technical information

Stock Type	Instructions for use
Textured paper	Heavily textured paper may produce prints
	with a ragged character appearance or
	deletions. To test, run a proof print.
Window stock	Run if the window is 2.2 to 4 inches (57 to
	102 mm) from the top edge of the paper and
	at least 1 inch (25.4 mm) from each side of
	the paper.
	Run only as the first page or a front cover to
	avoid finisher bin jams.
	Load the window stock face-up into a tray
	(tray 1 or 2 is recommended) with the top
	edge toward the front of the tray.
	If running plastic-covered window stock,
	there may be some distortion. To test, run a
	proof copy.
Xerox Carbonless	Xerox Carbonless Paper is recommended.

Do not use the following stocks:

•Multipart forms

•Stocks outside of the recommended size and weight ranges

Using non-standard stock

Using stock of non-standard width or length in the printer may have a negative impact on system performance. Refer to the following table for a listing of sizes and possible resulting impacts.

Table 5-6. Stock width impact on system performance

Stock width	Impact on performance
8.67 to 9 inches (221	Extended runs may increase the risk of
to 229 mm) in trays 1,	temporary background.
2, 3, 4, and 5	Increased risk of lead-edge image deletions on
	each successive sheet.
	Stock programming errors may go undetected
	because stock width checking is not performed.
9 inches (229 mm) to	Image offset may occur following a printer
less than 14.2 inches	malfunction; for example, fuser jams.
(361 mm) in trays 3,	Running stock wider than 9 inches (229 mm)
4, and 5.	(other than 17 x 11 inches or A3) may increase
	the risk of misregistration, skew, and tray 3
	elevator problems.

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