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Xerox 701P28020 manual Selecting stock for your Xerox Nuvera System, Stock size and weight ranges

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1.Selecting stock for your Xerox Nuvera System

Selecting stock for your Xerox Nuvera System

1.Selecting stock for your Xerox Nuvera System

There are many factors you must consider when selecting stocks for the Xerox Nuvera Production and Perfecting Systems. This chapter will help you choose stocks that will optimize image quality and paper handling.

Stock size and weight ranges

Table 1-1.indicates the minimum and maximum paper sizes in inches and millimeters.

Table 1-1. Paper size range

Measurement	Minimum	Maximum

Size in inches	5.5 x 8.27	12.6 x 18.5

Size in millimeters	140 x 210	320 x 470

The 4-tray feed module trays hold varying sizes of papers. Trays 1 and 2 can hold papers from 5.5 x 8.27 inches (140x210 mm) to 9.0 x 12.6 inches (228 x 320 mm). Trays 3 and 4 can hold 7.2 x 8.0 inches (183 x 203 mm) to 12.6 x 18.5 inches (320 x 470 mm).

The 2-tray feed module tray can hold papers from 7.2 x 8.0 inches (183 x 203 mm) to 12.6 x 18.5 inches (320 x 470 mm).

Table 1-2.indicates the minimum and maximum paper weights in pounds and grams per meter squared.

The Xerox Nuvera expresses all paper weights in grams per meter squared (gsm).

Table 1-2. Paper weight range

Measurement	Minimum	Maximum

Weight in	16 pound bond	80 pound cover
pounds	40 pound uncoated offset	110 pound index
	100 pound coated offset

Weight in	56 gsm bond	220 gsm
grams per	56 gsm uncoated offset
meter squared	140 gsm C2S coated
	160 gsm C1S coated

Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide

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Xerox 701P28020 manual Selecting stock for your Xerox Nuvera System, Stock size and weight ranges, 1. Paper size range

Contents

701P28020 PaperGuide Paper GuidePrinted in the United States of America Xerox Corporation Global Knowledge & Language Services800 Phillips Road Bldg. 845-17S Webster, NY Copyright 2006 Xerox Corporation. All rights reservedManaging your paper supply Table of ContentsIntroduction Selecting stock for your Xerox Nuvera SystemAbout Xerox papers Tips by stock typeConverting paper weight from pounds to gsm Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide Table of ContentsAbout this guide ContentsIntroduction Typographical Conventions Xerox Nuvera User Guide and Training Aid CD or http// ww.xerox.com Related resourcesXerox Nuvera Getting Started Guide online Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide Introductionviii Table 1-1. Paper size range Stock size and weight ranges1. Selecting stock for your Xerox Nuvera System Table 1-2. Paper weight rangeTable 1-3. Image quality performance categories Recommended stocksThe Stock Library and Media Compatibility Guide Table 1-4. Stocks that should not be run on a Xerox Nuvera System Stocks that should not be usedPaper properties that affect xerographic images Ordering guidelines for paperFinish / Smoothness BrightnessTable 1-5. Stock Library coating categories Stock coating categories for Xerox NuveraFormation ImpuritiesElectrical properties and image quality OpacityShade Grain Moisture contentPaper properties that affect paper handling Figure 1-2. Tear with and against grain Determining grain directionTable 1-6. Paper weight ranges Figure 1-1. Fold with and against grainFigure 1-3. Hangs lower with grain Cut qualityIn-house trimming and paper cutting Electrical properties and paper handling Surface strengthXerox Nuvera Paper Guide Selecting stock for your Xerox Nuvera System1-12 Checking paper for defects 2. Managing your paper supplyTable 2-1. Stacking limits Handling paperControlling moisture in paper Problems caused by moisturePaper and moisture Figure 2-1. Wavy and tight edges Using storage bags for unused paperTable 2-2. Environmental limits Weekend shutdownTable 2-3. Paper conditioning times Conditioning paper to the printing environmentLoading paper into feeder trays Figure 2-3. Stock Loading Label for Trays 3 and Figure 2-2. Stock Loading Label for Trays 1 andFigure 2-4. Determining paper curl Figure 2-5. Fanning the lead edge Stock orientation Inserter hints and tipsStock names Regular stocks feed well from inserter trays Paper handlingXerox has tested a wide variety of stocks for use with an inserter Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide Managing your paper supply2-12 Stock types 3. Tips by stock typeXerox Nuvera MX Special considerations Drilled paper Envelopes Heavyweight coated 140 to 216 gsm Table 3-2. Bond 56 to 158 gsm Tips that apply to all stocksBond 56 to 158 gsm Table 3-1. All stocksTable 3-3. Bristol 147 to 220 gsm Bristol 147 to 220 gsmCarbonless Cover coated 140 to 220 gsmTable 3-7. Drilled paper Cover uncoated 106 to 220 gsmDrilled paper Table 3-6. Cover uncoated 106 to 220 gsmTable 3-8. Envelopes Heavyweight coated 140 to 220 gsmEnvelopes Table 3-9. Heavyweight coated 140 to 220 gsmTable 3-11. Index 130 to 220 gsm Heavyweight uncoated 106 to 220 gsmIndex 130 to 220 gsm Table 3-10. Heavyweight uncoated 106 to 220 gsmTable 3-12. Labels Lightweight uncoated 56 to 84 gsmLabel stock Table 3-13. Lightweight uncoated 56 to 84 gsmTable 3-15. Perforated paper Middleweight uncoated 91 to 105 gsmPerforated paper Table 3-14. Middleweight uncoated 91 to 105 gsmAvoid cold set inks to prevent excessive offsetting Preprinted paperminimize offsetting. UV-cured inks are recommended, especially on Fuser temperatures of up to 437F 225 C at 100 pounds per squareTable 3-17. Recycled paper Recycled paperTable 3-16. Preprinted paper Table 3-19. Synthetic papers and plastics Scored paperSynthetic papers and plastics Table 3-18. Scored paperTable 3-20. Tabs TabsTable 3-21. Transparencies TransparenciesTable 3-22. Xerox DocuCard Xerox DocuCardXerox Nuvera Paper Guide Tips by stock type3-16 Xerox digital stocks Accessing paper information online4. About Xerox papers United States To order Xerox paper in the United States, call To order Xerox paperFor technical information about Xerox paper Canada To order Xerox paper in Canada, callTable A-1. Basic sizes A. Converting paper weight from pounds to gsmUnderstanding basic size and basis weight Table A-2. Multipliers for converting pounds to gsm Formula for converting paper weightsTable for converting paper weights Table A-1. Basic sizesTable A-3. Equivalent basis weights of paper Table A-3. Equivalent basis weights of paper Obtaining additional tabs guide kits B. Printing with tabsTab Optimization Mode Installing the tabs guideSequence = the number of tabs in a bank Define stocks, program, and load feeder traysPrinting on tabbed stock Use only forward collated tabs For systems with a Multi-Function Finisher MFFFor systems with FTM / DS5000 or BFM type finishers Use only reverse collated tabsCopy stock attributes from one tray to another Feeder proceduresC. Managing the feed modules Add stock to a tray directly from the Stock Library windowLoad tab stock in a paper tray Load non-tab stock in a paper tray3. Select Tray Disable Tray Inserter proceduresView a list of paper trays and their settings Prevent a tray from feedingXerox Nuvera Paper Guide Managing the feed modulesUnload stacker cart Finisher proceduresD. Managing the Finishing Transport Module and Stacker Stacker Limitations9. Firmly close the stacker door View stacker settingsDelete a stock E. Managing the Stock LibraryDefine a new stock Edit stock attributes Definition Glossary of paper termsGlossary Term Definition Glossary TermDefinition Glossary TermDefinition Glossary TermDefinition Glossary TermDefinition Glossary TermIndex Page Xerox paper stock Xerox stocks Technical information Weight, paper Converting pounds to gsm A-1Warning, defined Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide IndexIndex-4