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For safe and correct use, be sure to read the Safety Information in "Read This First" before using the machine.

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Guide to Paper For safe and correct use, be sure to read the Safety Information in "Read This First" before using the machine.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction................................. 3 1. Characteristics and Conditions of Paper Characteristics of Paper............................. 5 Composition of Paper............................ 5 Friction Characteristics........................... 5 Surface Smoothness............................5 Resistance to Heat............................6 Moisture Content............................6 Clark Stiffness..............................7 Bending Stiffness.............................7 Surface Resistivity............................8 Paper Specifications............................8 Condition of Paper............................
  • Page 4 Prepunched Paper That Can Be Used......................27 INDEX ................................29...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction This manual explains paper characteristics and methods for handling paper to get favorable print quality and consistent performance from the machine. For more information about paper weights and sizes that are supported by the machine, see the manuals supplied with the machine. The machine supports regular and coated paper, as well as a variety of other types of paper.

  • Page 7: Characteristics And Conditions Of Paper

    1. Characteristics and Conditions of Paper This chapter describes the characteristics and conditions of paper. Characteristics of Paper This section describes how the characteristics of paper affect the quality of printing and the movement of paper in the machine. There are many types of paper. The paper you use should satisfy the conditions noted in page 8 "Paper Specifications".

  • Page 8: Resistance To Heat

    1. Characteristics and Conditions of Paper If an area has solid printing, it may not be uniform when using paper with a rough surface. On the other hand, the toner may not fuse to the paper properly if the surface of the paper is too smooth. In addition, if paper has a smooth surface, each of the sheets is likely to stick together, and therefore the paper may not feed correctly inside the machine.

  • Page 9: Clark Stiffness

    Characteristics of Paper 1. 2 mm (0.08 inches) or less Warped paper If the humidity is low in the place where paper is stored, paper that is exposed to air may lose moisture and the edges may shrink. Paper with wavy edges feeds at an angle and may cause paper jams.

  • Page 10: Surface Resistivity

    1. Characteristics and Conditions of Paper Surface Resistivity Represents the electrical resistance on the paper's surface. It may affect the quality of printing and the movement of paper in the machine. For the values for the surface resistivity of paper, see page 8 "Paper Specifications". Paper Specifications Use the following tables as a guide when you select paper.
  • Page 11 Characteristics of Paper Item Specifications Length: ±0.5 mm (0.02 inches) Cutting tolerance Angle: 90° ± 0.1° Clark stiffness 40 or more Bending stiffness Less than 1800 Air permeability (s) 5000 or less Static friction coefficient 0.35 to 0.67 Moisture content (%) 3.7 to 5.5% Surface resistivity ( ) 5×10...

  • Page 12: Condition Of Paper

    1. Characteristics and Conditions of Paper Condition of Paper In addition to the composition and characteristics of paper, the condition of the paper greatly affects the print results. Rips, Wrinkles, and Folds Use clean paper in good condition that has no folds, rips, or wrinkles. Check the condition of the paper before placing it in the paper tray, and remove any sheets that are not in good condition.

  • Page 13: Curls

    Condition of Paper CEL004 1. Rounded edges Curls Curled paper has a major effect on the print quality and end result. Curled paper can cause such things as paper jams and wrinkles. Also, paper that is output may not stack evenly in the output tray. If heat is applied to the paper during the printing process, the entire sheet of paper may curl.

  • Page 14: Cut Edge

    1. Characteristics and Conditions of Paper Print on paper under the following printing conditions: • One-sided printing • Print 10 sheets • Output the paper with the printed side face down Place the curled paper on a table or flat surface with the curl facing up. Measure the height of the tip of the curl at each corner of the stack of paper.

  • Page 15: Grain Direction

    Condition of Paper Grain Direction Paper used for printing is produced with the grain of the paper in one direction. The paper's grain direction affects how paper curls or changes shape, as well as the movement of the paper in the machine.
  • Page 16 1. Characteristics and Conditions of Paper...

  • Page 17: Handling Paper

    2. Handling Paper This chapter describes precautions regarding loading and storing paper, and important points about how to use special types of paper. Loading Paper Note the following points for preventing problems related to paper, such as paper feeding at an angle or paper jams.
  • Page 18 2. Handling Paper • If printed sheets are curled, turn over the paper that is in the paper tray being used. By doing this, the amount of curl may be reduced. • The paper in the paper tray may change shape if the air conditioner is turned off for a long period, such as at nighttime or on weekends.

  • Page 19: How To Hold Paper

    Loading Paper • See the manuals supplied with the machine for the procedure to load paper in the paper tray. How to Hold Paper When holding a large amount of paper, split it up into stacks of 200 to 500 sheets each. The stack of paper may become uneven or parts may stick out if you pick up a large amount of paper at one time.
  • Page 20 2. Handling Paper CEL015 1. Rip 2. Folded corner 3. Inside fold 4. Sticking out...

  • Page 21: Storing Paper

    Storing Paper Storing Paper Temperature, humidity, other environmental factors, and the method of paper storage all greatly affect the paper's condition. The moisture content of paper changes as the temperature changes, causing the paper to curl and become wavy. The changes in the paper's conditions may cause paper jams and wrinkles generated during printing.

  • Page 22: Precautions During Transport

    2. Handling Paper Precautions during Transport Note the following points when transporting paper: • Use a palette if you are transporting many boxes. Do not throw or hit boxes while transporting them. Stacking many boxes may reduce the condition of the paper in the boxes, either because the shape of the lower boxes may change or the upper boxes may fall and become damaged.

  • Page 23: Using Special Types Of Paper

    Using Special Types of Paper Using Special Types of Paper • Refer to the tables on page 8 "Paper Specifications" as a guide when you select special types of paper to use with the machine. While this machine supports coated and special types of paper, the characteristics and conditions of certain types of paper may result in low print quality.

  • Page 24: Colored Paper

    2. Handling Paper When printing on preprinted paper, note the following: • Toner may not adhere to preprinted images as well as it does to plain white paper. Check the print quality in advance. • Before using preprinted paper, check that the ink is completely dry. Also, make sure that the ink does not transfer to the rollers and make the inside of the machine dirty.

  • Page 25: Ohp Film

    Using Special Types of Paper CEL005 1. 5 mm (0.20 inches) or more 2. 8 mm (0.31 inches) or less 3. 3 mm (0.12 inches) or more 4. Acceptable print area The conditions for using prepunched paper depend on the machine and its configurations. For some typical conditions for prepunched paper, see page 27 "Prepunched Paper That Can Be Used".
  • Page 26 2. Handling Paper...

  • Page 27: Appendix

    3. Appendix The chapter describes the specifications for prepunched paper and provides a paper weight conversion table. Paper Weight Conversion Table The weight of paper is measured as basis weight or ream weight. Basis weight is the weight of one square meter of a sheet of paper, measured in units of g/m .
  • Page 28 3. Appendix Ream weight Basis weight Bond / Ledger Offset / Text Cover Index (g/m (lb.) (lb. text) (lb. cover) (lb. index) Asterisks (*) indicate the most common weights for that category.
  • Page 29 Prepunched Paper That Can Be Used Prepunched Paper That Can Be Used The following are typical conditions for using prepunched paper in the machine. Contact your service representative if you want to use prepunched paper not described below. Europe (2/4 holes) and Northern Europe (4 holes) CEL016 1.
  • Page 30 3. Appendix 6. 2 holes: 12 mm (0.47 inches) / 3 and 7 holes: 9.5 mm (0.37 inches) 7. Punch hole 8. Paper edge...
  • Page 31 INDEX Paper weight conversion table......Placing paper............Basis weight............Precautions during transport......... Bending stiffness............Preprinted paper........... Burrs................ Prepunched paper.......... 22, 27 Pressure-sensitive paper........Calcium carbonate..........Characteristics of paper.......... Ream weight............Clark stiffness............Recycled paper............. Coated paper............ 8, 21 Resistance to heat............ Colored paper............
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