Xerox 128 manual Paper weights, Special stocks, Stock specifications

System components

Stock specifications

The success of any print run depends on proper selection, care, and handling of the paper or other stock that is used. It is very important to select, store, condition, and load print media properly in order to keep your printer running at optimum efficiency.

The printer functions best and produces the best print quality when using stocks that have the correct:

•Size

•Weight

•Type

•Color

For more comprehensive information on paper stocks for Xerox printers, refer to Helpful facts about paper, 721P82493.

Paper weights

The DT 128/155/180 HLC supports the following range of paper weights:16–110 pound / 60–200 gsm

Other paper weights should not be used.

The equivalent grams per square meter of 20 pound paper is actually 75 gsm. However, there is no standard 75 gsm paper. The available stock that is closest in weight to 20 pound paper is 80 gsm.

Special stocks

The following special stocks can be used with the DocuTech 128/ 155/180 HLC:

•Labels: Must be the type designed for high-speed printers and must meet the specifications described in the section above. Loading instructions are printed on all paper trays.

•Transparencies: Must be the type designed for high-speed printers and must meet the specifications described in the section above. Loading instructions are printed on all paper trays.

•Colored paper: Available in a variety of colors, colored paper has many uses, including calling attention to certain printed material, separating special sections, or dividing chapters of a report.

•Preprinted paper: May be letterhead, forms, or logos. (Refer to the “Helpful Facts about Paper” guide to verify that the preprinting inks used on your stock are the kind formulated for use in laser printers.)

2-4 DocuTech 128/155/180 HighLight Color Operator Guide