About Paper - Xerox DocuColor 40 Materials Usage Manual

ABOUT PAPER

About Paper
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Paper is physically and chemically complex. For a paper to perform
properly in a DocuColor 40, its properties must be within specified
limits. Some of these limits can be determined, but others cannot
be obtained easily. Therefore, you must rely on the paper supplier to
deliver paper, or other material, that meets the specifications
outlined in this guide and the Xerox DocuColor 40 Digital Color
Copier/Printer Operator Manual.
CAUTION: It is important that you understand the relationship
between the properties of materials used in the copier/printer and
reliable performance of the copier/printer. Using materials that do
not meet the specified requirements may result in increased paper
jams, poor print quality, excessive service calls, and possible
damage to the copier/printer.
The quality and condition of the paper being used for copying will
affect the performance of the DocuColor 40 and the quality of the
output copy.
Xerographic paper is designed to withstand the heat and pressure of
the xerographic process. To meet these special requirements,
manufacturers of xerographic paper impose strict controls for curl,
friction, and electrical properties. Because paper that is designed for
an offset press is not as rigidly controlled for these three properties,
its performance on xerographic equipment is highly variable.
Xerox paper is designed and manufactured for premier performance
in a multitude of environmental extremes.
Excellent performance will be obtained by using Xerox 24 lb Image
Series LX paper, (8.5 x 11 inch = 3R3874 or 11 x 17 inch =
3R3877), or Rank 90 g/m
A3 = 3R93023). These papers have high brightness, a smooth
surface, and a very uniform paper fiber distribution (formation).
Many papers designed for use in laser printers have some or all of
these recommended properties.
Poor formation, or a rough surface, significantly degrades copy
quality. High brightness of the paper influences the appearance of
the colors on the copy.
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Xerox Colotech paper (A4 = 3R93022 or
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