Xerox 701P28020 manual Glossary Term Definition

Glossary Term	Definition
grain	The direction in which most fibers lie in a sheet of paper, either “grain long” with most
	fibers running parallel to the long edge of the sheet, or “grain short” with most fibers
	running parallel to the short edge of the sheet.
grammage	The basis weight of a paper expressed in grams per square meter, and abbreviated
	as gsm or g/m2.
gsm	See grammage.
halftone	A reproduction of a continuous-tone image, created through a screening process that
	converts the image into dots of different sizes with equal space between centers, or
	dots of equal size with different spacing between them.
handling dent	A small crease on the surface of a sheet of paper caused by the way the paper was
	handled. Handling dents cause deletions in printed images.
heavyweight	For Xerox Nuvera, heavyweight paper is defined as any paper weighing from 106 to
paper	216 gsm.
image quality	1) The integrity of dry ink application and fusing on a printed sheet - the presence or
	absence of errors such as areas where dry ink is missing, faded, or unevenly applied.
	2) The relative ability of a printed image to accurately reproduce an original, especially
	an original photograph.
impurities	Small marks or spots in paper, which can interfere with images and fine type.
	Impurities in recycled papers include inks and other materials that are not completely
	removed during the deinking process.
index stock	A class of heavyweight paper, lighter and less stiff than cover stock, used for dividers,
	tabs, posters, etc.
inserter	A feeder module that is positioned between the output module and the first stacker of
	a Xerox Nuvera. Inserter trays and feeder trays are programmed and loaded in the
	same ways.
label paper	Paper made for label printing that is gummed on one side and attached to another
	waxy-topped sheet.
lead edge	The edge of a sheet that leaves the paper tray and enters the paper path first.
lightweight paper	For Xerox Nuvera, lightweight paper is defined as uncoated bond or offset paper
	weighing from 56 to 84 gsm.
matte	A dull paper finish; without gloss.
Media	A list of papers that are approved for use with the Xerox Nuvera.
Compatibility
Guide
middleweight	For the Xerox Nuvera, middleweight paper is defined as uncoated paper weighing
paper	from 85 to 105 gsm.
misfeed	A paper jam that occurs as the paper is being pulled from the paper tray.
moisture content	The percentage of water by weight in paper.
mottle	Spotty or uneven appearance in printed images, most often in solid areas.
multisheet feed	Two or more sheets pulled simultaneously from the paper tray.

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