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Xerox 701P28020 manual Stock coating categories for Xerox Nuvera, Formation, Impurities

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Stock coating categories for Xerox Nuvera

Selecting stock for your Xerox Nuvera System

Stock coating categories for Xerox Nuvera

Coatings can be applied to papers to increase smoothness.

When coated media are entered into the Stock Library, the coating type must be set to gloss, high-gloss, semi-gloss, satin, or matte.

Table 1-5.provides descriptions of the coating types.

Table 1-5. Stock Library coating categories

	Stock Library	Common names / descriptions (supplied by	Gloss range (% reflectance)
	coating types	the paper manufacturer)	Gloss range (% reflectance)
	coating types	the paper manufacturer)

	High gloss	Cast, Chrome coated, C1S/C2S, cast	Gloss range = 80+
		coated, and any other high gloss special
		process media

	Gloss	Gloss, Enamel, Art	Gloss range = 50 to 80

	Semi-gloss	Dull, Silk	Gloss range = 35 to 50

	Satin	Satin, Velvet	Gloss range = 23 to 35

	Matte	Matte, Reply card	Gloss range = 10 to 25

The gloss ranges in Table 1-5.are measured at a 75 degree angle with the TAPPI test method T 480. Gloss ranges are not rigidly fixed, which accounts for the slight overlap in values.

You can normally use the name or description of the finish, which is supplied by the manufacturer, to determine the coating type. Paper mills may not be consistent in how they describe stock coatings.

Formation

Formation is the distribution of fibers in paper. Fibers should be distributed evenly throughout the sheet. Although formation is not included in the manufacturer’s specifications, you can check it by holding a sheet up to a light. If the sheet looks even throughout, it has good formation. If you see uneven light and dark areas, formation is poor.

Good formation is especially important when documents include halftone images of photographs or high ink coverage. Halftone images appear sharper on paper with good formation. Solid images can appear uneven or spotty when printed on paper with poor formation.

Impurities

Impurities in the papermaking process can leave tiny specks in some stocks. The specks can appear as marks or spots in printed

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Xerox 701P28020 Stock coating categories for Xerox Nuvera, Formation, Impurities, 5. Stock Library coating categories

Contents

Paper GuidePaper Guide 701P28020Xerox Corporation Global Knowledge & Language Services 800 Phillips Road Bldg. 845-17S Webster, NYCopyright 2006 Xerox Corporation. All rights reserved Printed in the United States of AmericaTable of Contents IntroductionSelecting stock for your Xerox Nuvera System Managing your paper supplyTips by stock type About Xerox papersConverting paper weight from pounds to gsm Table of Contents Xerox Nuvera Paper GuideIntroduction ContentsAbout this guide Typographical Conventions Xerox Nuvera Getting Started Guide online Related resourcesXerox Nuvera User Guide and Training Aid CD or http// ww.xerox.com viii IntroductionXerox Nuvera Paper Guide Stock size and weight ranges 1. Selecting stock for your Xerox Nuvera SystemTable 1-2. Paper weight range Table 1-1. Paper size rangeThe Stock Library and Media Compatibility Guide Recommended stocksTable 1-3. Image quality performance categories Stocks that should not be used Table 1-4. Stocks that should not be run on a Xerox Nuvera SystemOrdering guidelines for paper Paper properties that affect xerographic imagesBrightness Finish / SmoothnessStock coating categories for Xerox Nuvera FormationImpurities Table 1-5. Stock Library coating categoriesShade OpacityElectrical properties and image quality Paper properties that affect paper handling Moisture contentGrain Determining grain direction Table 1-6. Paper weight rangesFigure 1-1. Fold with and against grain Figure 1-2. Tear with and against grainIn-house trimming and paper cutting Cut qualityFigure 1-3. Hangs lower with grain Surface strength Electrical properties and paper handling1-12 Selecting stock for your Xerox Nuvera SystemXerox Nuvera Paper Guide 2. Managing your paper supply Checking paper for defectsHandling paper Table 2-1. Stacking limitsPaper and moisture Problems caused by moistureControlling moisture in paper Using storage bags for unused paper Figure 2-1. Wavy and tight edgesWeekend shutdown Table 2-2. Environmental limitsLoading paper into feeder trays Conditioning paper to the printing environmentTable 2-3. Paper conditioning times Figure 2-2. Stock Loading Label for Trays 1 and Figure 2-3. Stock Loading Label for Trays 3 andFigure 2-4. Determining paper curl Figure 2-5. Fanning the lead edge Stock names Inserter hints and tipsStock orientation Xerox has tested a wide variety of stocks for use with an inserter Paper handlingRegular stocks feed well from inserter trays 2-12 Managing your paper supplyXerox Nuvera Paper Guide Xerox Nuvera MX Special considerations 3. Tips by stock typeStock types Drilled paper Envelopes Heavyweight coated 140 to 216 gsm Tips that apply to all stocks Bond 56 to 158 gsmTable 3-1. All stocks Table 3-2. Bond 56 to 158 gsmBristol 147 to 220 gsm CarbonlessCover coated 140 to 220 gsm Table 3-3. Bristol 147 to 220 gsmCover uncoated 106 to 220 gsm Drilled paperTable 3-6. Cover uncoated 106 to 220 gsm Table 3-7. Drilled paperHeavyweight coated 140 to 220 gsm EnvelopesTable 3-9. Heavyweight coated 140 to 220 gsm Table 3-8. EnvelopesHeavyweight uncoated 106 to 220 gsm Index 130 to 220 gsmTable 3-10. Heavyweight uncoated 106 to 220 gsm Table 3-11. Index 130 to 220 gsmLightweight uncoated 56 to 84 gsm Label stockTable 3-13. Lightweight uncoated 56 to 84 gsm Table 3-12. LabelsMiddleweight uncoated 91 to 105 gsm Perforated paperTable 3-14. Middleweight uncoated 91 to 105 gsm Table 3-15. Perforated paperPreprinted paper minimize offsetting. UV-cured inks are recommended, especially onAvoid cold set inks to prevent excessive offsetting Paper handling problems may occur with conductive inksTable 3-16. Preprinted paper Recycled paperTable 3-17. Recycled paper Scored paper Synthetic papers and plasticsTable 3-18. Scored paper Table 3-19. Synthetic papers and plasticsTabs Table 3-20. TabsTransparencies Table 3-21. TransparenciesXerox DocuCard Table 3-22. Xerox DocuCard3-16 Tips by stock typeXerox Nuvera Paper Guide 4. About Xerox papers Accessing paper information onlineXerox digital stocks To order Xerox paper For technical information about Xerox paperCanada To order Xerox paper in Canada, call United States To order Xerox paper in the United States, callUnderstanding basic size and basis weight A. Converting paper weight from pounds to gsmTable A-1. Basic sizes Formula for converting paper weights Table for converting paper weightsTable A-1. Basic sizes Table A-2. Multipliers for converting pounds to gsmTable A-3. Equivalent basis weights of paper Table A-3. Equivalent basis weights of paper B. Printing with tabs Obtaining additional tabs guide kitsInstalling the tabs guide Tab Optimization ModePrinting on tabbed stock Define stocks, program, and load feeder traysSequence = the number of tabs in a bank For systems with a Multi-Function Finisher MFF For systems with FTM / DS5000 or BFM type finishersUse only reverse collated tabs Use only forward collated tabsFeeder procedures C. Managing the feed modulesAdd stock to a tray directly from the Stock Library window Copy stock attributes from one tray to anotherLoad non-tab stock in a paper tray Load tab stock in a paper trayInserter procedures View a list of paper trays and their settingsPrevent a tray from feeding 3. Select Tray Disable TrayManaging the feed modules Xerox Nuvera Paper GuideFinisher procedures D. Managing the Finishing Transport Module and StackerStacker Limitations Unload stacker cartView stacker settings 9. Firmly close the stacker doorDefine a new stock E. Managing the Stock LibraryDelete a stock Edit stock attributes Glossary Term Glossary of paper termsDefinition Glossary Term DefinitionGlossary Term DefinitionGlossary Term DefinitionGlossary Term DefinitionGlossary Term DefinitionIndex Page Warning, defined Weight, paper Converting pounds to gsm A-1Xerox paper stock Xerox stocks Technical information Index-4 IndexXerox Nuvera Paper Guide