3. Profiles

Evaluate your print output for paper curl

Before using a specific Decurler Profile, evaluate your output for paper curl and whether or not you need to use a Decurler Profile by performing the following steps.

1. Determine if Xerox has tested your paper type and weight

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by going to the www.xerox.com web site and referring to the latest Recommended Materials List (RML) for your digital press.

Run a set of 10-15 prints using the system default settings for the Decurler option on the Tray Properties window.

Retrieve your output prints from the digital press exit area.

Check your output prints for paper curl; determine if they are curled upward (“cupped”) or curled downward (“bridged”).

Paper that is curled

Paper that is curled

upward

downward

TIP: The amount of curl on the output paper is affected by paper properties (weight, coating) and the amount of graphics and text on the paper.

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