Cut Sheets For Documatch; Grain Orientation; Glossy Materials; Static Charge - Pitney Bowes DocuMatch Integrated Mail System Reference Manual

5 • Cut Sheet Feeder Material
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Cut Sheets for DocuMatch

The DocuMatch cut sheet feeders are designed to work
reliably with a wide range of materials, including 20- or 24-
pound Xerographic bond paper and 50- to 80-pound coated
and uncoated offset paper, with a variety of finishes. There
are, however, some materials and storage conditions that can
cause problems.

Grain Orientation

When you order offset printed materials for use in the Docu-
Match, be sure to specify grain long orientation for the printed
sheets. Grain long paper feeds better because it's stiffer in the
direction of the feed. If you have feeding problems, check the
grain direction as described in Chapter 3, pages 3-3 through
3-4.

Glossy Materials

Spot varnished materials generally work well, but glossy stock
with varnish covering the whole sheet is sometimes so slip-
pery that it causes problems in the folder.

Static Charge

Materials with a high static charge can cause feeding prob-
lems. This usually occurs when humidity is very low. If you
find that sheets tend to stick to each other and you can't
correct the problem by aerating the paper stack, the static
charge is probably too high for reliable feeding. You may have
to operate the DocuMatch in a controlled environment. Some-
times the addition of a release agent (such as talc) in the
manufacturing process of the cut sheets helps to reduce
static problems.
5-2 DocuMatch ™ Mail Materials Reference Guide