Special Paper - Oce PP18C Operation Manual

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Special Paper

ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE
grain paper can cause feeding problems in the machine. All paper used in
the machine should be long grain.
Porosity: Indicates the density of paper fiber.
Stiffness: Limp paper may buckle in the machine, resulting in paper jams.
Curl: Most paper naturally tends to curl one way if left unpacked. When
paper passes through the fixing unit, it curls upward a little. To produce flat
printouts, load the paper so that the upward pressure from the machine
can correct their curling.
Electrostatic discharge: During the printing process the paper is
electrostatically charged to attract the toner. The paper must be able to
release this charge so that printed sheets do not cling together in the
Output Tray.
Whiteness: The contrast of the printed page depends on the whiteness of
the paper. Whiter paper provides a sharper, brighter appearance.
Quality control: Uneven sheet size, corners that are not square, ragged
edges, welded (uncut) sheets, and crushed edges and corners can cause
the machine to malfunction in various ways. A quality paper supplier
should take considerable care to ensure that these problems do not occur.
Packaging: Paper should be packed in a sturdy carton to protect it from
damage during transport. Quality paper obtained from a reputable supplier
is usually correctly packaged.
The following types of special paper can be used:
Paper type to be used
Thin paper (60 to 64 g/m²)
Thick paper (90 to 200 g/m²)
Colored paper
Recycled paper
Overhead projector transparencies
Postcards
Envelopes
Label
Use paper that is sold specifically for use with copiers or printers (heat-
fusing type). When using transparencies, labels, thin paper, envelopes,
postcards, or thick paper, feed the paper from the MP Tray.
Handling Paper
Paper type to be selected
Vellum
Thick
Color
Recycled
Transparency
Cardstock
Envelope
Labels
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