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Xerox 701P28020 manual Formula for converting paper weights, Table for converting paper weights

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Formula for converting paper weights

Converting paper weight from pounds to gsm

Table A-1. Basic sizes

Paper Grades	Basic Size (inches)

Cover	20 x 26

Index	25.5 x 30.5

Tag	24 x 36

Bristol / Tag	22.5 x 28.5

NOTE: Tag appears in the table twice because two basic sizes are commonly used.

Formula for converting paper weights

If you know the paper grade, you can use the following formula and the values in Table A-2.to convert the weight from pounds to gsm.

Formula (weight in pounds) x (multiplier from table) = (weight in gsm)

Table A-2. Multipliers for converting pounds to gsm

Stock type	Multiplier

Bond / Xerographic / Ledger / Writing	3.76

Offset / Book / Text	1.48

Cover	2.70

Index	1.81

Tag (24 x 36)	1.63

Bristol and Tag (22.5 x 28.5)	2.19

Examples The weight of 90 pound offset paper is approximately 133 gsm. 90 x 1.4802 = 133.218

The weight of 100 pound cover is approximately 270 gsm. 100 x 2.7042 = 270.42

Table for converting paper weights

You can also use Table A-3.to convert pounds to gsm weight.

1.Locate the paper type at the top of the table.

2.Move down the paper type column and locate the basis weight.

3.Follow the basis weight row to the left to find the approximate gsm weight.

A-2	Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide

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Xerox 701P28020 manual Formula for converting paper weights, Table for converting paper weights, Table A-1. Basic sizes

Contents

Paper Guide PaperGuide 701P28020Copyright 2006 Xerox Corporation. All rights reserved Xerox Corporation Global Knowledge & Language Services800 Phillips Road Bldg. 845-17S Webster, NY Printed in the United States of AmericaSelecting stock for your Xerox Nuvera System Table of ContentsIntroduction Managing your paper supplyTips by stock type About Xerox papersConverting paper weight from pounds to gsm Table of Contents Xerox Nuvera Paper GuideContents IntroductionAbout this guide Typographical Conventions Related resources Xerox Nuvera Getting Started Guide onlineXerox Nuvera User Guide and Training Aid CD or http// ww.xerox.com Introduction viiiXerox Nuvera Paper Guide Table 1-2. Paper weight range Stock size and weight ranges1. Selecting stock for your Xerox Nuvera System Table 1-1. Paper size rangeRecommended stocks The Stock Library and Media Compatibility GuideTable 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 / SmoothnessImpurities Stock coating categories for Xerox NuveraFormation Table 1-5. Stock Library coating categoriesOpacity ShadeElectrical properties and image quality Moisture content Paper properties that affect paper handlingGrain Figure 1-1. Fold with and against grain Determining grain directionTable 1-6. Paper weight ranges Figure 1-2. Tear with and against grainCut quality In-house trimming and paper cuttingFigure 1-3. Hangs lower with grain Surface strength Electrical properties and paper handlingSelecting stock for your Xerox Nuvera System 1-12Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide 2. Managing your paper supply Checking paper for defectsHandling paper Table 2-1. Stacking limitsProblems caused by moisture Paper and moistureControlling moisture in paper Using storage bags for unused paper Figure 2-1. Wavy and tight edgesWeekend shutdown Table 2-2. Environmental limitsConditioning paper to the printing environment Loading paper into feeder traysTable 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 Inserter hints and tips Stock namesStock orientation Paper handling Xerox has tested a wide variety of stocks for use with an inserterRegular stocks feed well from inserter trays Managing your paper supply 2-12Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide 3. Tips by stock type Xerox Nuvera MX Special considerationsStock types Drilled paper Envelopes Heavyweight coated 140 to 216 gsm Table 3-1. All stocks Tips that apply to all stocksBond 56 to 158 gsm Table 3-2. Bond 56 to 158 gsmCover coated 140 to 220 gsm Bristol 147 to 220 gsmCarbonless Table 3-3. Bristol 147 to 220 gsmTable 3-6. Cover uncoated 106 to 220 gsm Cover uncoated 106 to 220 gsmDrilled paper Table 3-7. Drilled paperTable 3-9. Heavyweight coated 140 to 220 gsm Heavyweight coated 140 to 220 gsmEnvelopes Table 3-8. EnvelopesTable 3-10. Heavyweight uncoated 106 to 220 gsm Heavyweight uncoated 106 to 220 gsmIndex 130 to 220 gsm Table 3-11. Index 130 to 220 gsmTable 3-13. Lightweight uncoated 56 to 84 gsm Lightweight uncoated 56 to 84 gsmLabel stock Table 3-12. LabelsTable 3-14. Middleweight uncoated 91 to 105 gsm Middleweight uncoated 91 to 105 gsmPerforated paper Table 3-15. Perforated paperFuser temperatures of up to 437F 225 C at 100 pounds per square Preprinted paperminimize offsetting. UV-cured inks are recommended, especially on Avoid cold set inks to prevent excessive offsettingRecycled paper Table 3-16. Preprinted paperTable 3-17. Recycled paper Table 3-18. Scored paper Scored paperSynthetic papers and plastics Table 3-19. Synthetic papers and plasticsTabs Table 3-20. TabsTransparencies Table 3-21. TransparenciesXerox DocuCard Table 3-22. Xerox DocuCardTips by stock type 3-16Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide Accessing paper information online 4. About Xerox papersXerox digital stocks Canada To order Xerox paper in Canada, call To order Xerox paperFor technical information about Xerox paper United States To order Xerox paper in the United States, callA. Converting paper weight from pounds to gsm Understanding basic size and basis weightTable A-1. Basic sizes Table A-1. Basic sizes Formula for converting paper weightsTable for converting paper weights 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 ModeDefine stocks, program, and load feeder trays Printing on tabbed stockSequence = the number of tabs in a bank Use only reverse collated tabs For systems with a Multi-Function Finisher MFFFor systems with FTM / DS5000 or BFM type finishers Use only forward collated tabsAdd stock to a tray directly from the Stock Library window Feeder proceduresC. Managing the feed modules Copy stock attributes from one tray to anotherLoad non-tab stock in a paper tray Load tab stock in a paper trayPrevent a tray from feeding Inserter proceduresView a list of paper trays and their settings 3. Select Tray Disable TrayManaging the feed modules Xerox Nuvera Paper GuideStacker Limitations Finisher proceduresD. Managing the Finishing Transport Module and Stacker Unload stacker cartView stacker settings 9. Firmly close the stacker doorE. Managing the Stock Library Define a new stockDelete a stock Edit stock attributes Glossary of paper terms Glossary TermDefinition Glossary Term DefinitionGlossary Term DefinitionGlossary Term DefinitionGlossary Term DefinitionGlossary Term DefinitionIndex Page Weight, paper Converting pounds to gsm A-1 Warning, definedXerox paper stock Xerox stocks Technical information Index Index-4Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide