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- Page 1 Paper Guide 701P28020 Xerox Nuvera® Digital Production System and 288 Digital Perfecting System Paper Guide December, 2006...
- Page 2 This product includes software developed by the Jaxen Project (http://www.jaxen.org). XEROX®, The Document Company®, and the digital X® are the trademarks of or licensed to XEROX CORPORATION. Xerox Nuvera® is a trademark of Xerox Corporation in the United States and / or other countries.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Finish / Smoothness ........1-5 Stock coating categories for Xerox Nuvera ....1-6 Formation . - Page 4 Xerox digital stocks........
- Page 5 Ta b le o f Co n te nts For technical information about Xerox paper ..... . .4-2 Converting paper weight from pounds to gsm Understanding basic size and basis weight .
- Page 6 Tab l e o f Co nt en ts X e r ox N u v e r a P a pe r G ui d e...
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Page 7: Introduction
• Chapter 3. Tips by stock type provides general tips for running all stocks in the Xerox Nuvera and tips for using specific types of paper and specialty stocks. • Chapter 4. About Xerox papers... -
Page 8: Typographical Conventions
Xerox Nuvera. • Appendix E. Managing the Stock Library, provides information and procedures for maintaining the Stock Library on the Xerox Nuvera. Typographical Conventions This guide uses the following conventions: • Press <Key>- Within procedures, the names of keys to be pressed are enclosed in angle brackets. -
Page 9: Related Resources
Online help on the system interface • Xerox Nuvera Getting Started Guide online • Xerox Nuvera User Guide and Training Aid CD or http:// ww.xerox.com. X er o x N u v er a P a p er G u id e... - Page 10 In tr o d uc t i on v i ii X e r ox N u v e r a P a pe r G ui d e...
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Page 11: Selecting Stock For Your Xerox Nuvera System
(183 x 203 mm) to 12.6 x 18.5 inches (320 x 470 mm). Table 1-2. indicates the minimum and maximum paper weights in pounds and grams per meter squared. The Xerox Nuvera expresses all paper weights in grams per meter squared (gsm). Table 1-2. Paper weight range Measurement... -
Page 12: Recommended Stocks
Recommended stocks Stocks that are recommended for use with the Xerox Nuvera have been categorized as Best, Better or Good. A broad range of stocks has been tested on the Xerox Nuvera for image quality. Table 1-3. defines image quality as Best, Better, and Good and lists general types of stock within each category. -
Page 13: Stocks That Should Not Be Used
The Media Compatibility Guide is a list of stocks that have been approved by Xerox for use with the Xerox Nuvera. Refer to the following web site for the PDF version of the Xerox Nuvera Media Compatibility Guide. http://www.xerox.com... -
Page 14: Ordering Guidelines For Paper
Choosing the right paper calls for a strong knowledge of paper characteristics and how they relate to the specific print technology. Your Xerox Nuvera uses dry ink, which is a very fine powder. The 1- 4 X e r ox N u v e r a P a pe r G ui d e... -
Page 15: Brightness
S e l ec t i ng s t oc k f or y ou r X e r ox N uv e r a S y s te m following paper properties interact with the dry ink to determine the quality of images. -
Page 16: Stock Coating Categories For Xerox Nuvera
S el e c ti n g s to c k f o r y o ur X er o x Nu v er a Sy s t e m Stock coating categories for Xerox Nuvera Coatings can be applied to papers to increase smoothness. -
Page 17: Opacity
The color of the paper (white, pink, buff etc.) must be specified in the Xerox Nuvera Stock Library. When choosing paper color: •... -
Page 18: Paper Properties That Affect Paper Handling
Grain is an important consideration when sheets will be folded. Xerox recommends using paper that will allow you to fold with the grain. Folding printed sheets against the grain will cause paper and paper coating to crack and reveal more of the paper color at the fold. -
Page 19: Determining Grain Direction
(left side) edge of the tray so it will bend easier as it moves through the system. Load middleweight papers with the grain in either direction. The weight ranges for the Xerox Nuvera Production and Perfecting Systems are displayed in Table 1-6. -
Page 20: Cut Quality
In-house trimming and paper cutting Xerox recommends the use of pre-cut paper in the Xerox Nuvera. KEY POINT: If you must cut sheets before printing, an in-house maintenance program that ensures knives are kept sharp and dust is removed with a vacuum or air system will be key in achieving good results. -
Page 21: Surface Strength
S e l ec t i ng s t oc k f or y ou r X e r ox N uv e r a S y s te m contamination issues. Surface strength Fibers, additives, and coatings can rub off of sheets as they are pulled through drive rollers. - Page 22 S el e c ti n g s to c k f o r y o ur X er o x Nu v er a Sy s t e m 1- 1 2 X e r ox N u v e r a P a pe r G ui d e...
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Page 23: Managing Your Paper Supply
Using proper paper tray loading techniques The following guidelines will help you manage your paper supply and allow you to maximize: • Productivity - Your Xerox Nuvera will run with fewer problems. • Quality - Your finished product will look better. -
Page 24: Handling Paper
Ma n ag i n g y ou r pa pe r s u p pl y • Edge welds (edges stuck together) - If edge welds are present, the paper was not cut properly and will jam in the press. •... -
Page 25: Paper And Moisture
Ma n ag i ng y ou r pa pe r s u pp l y Paper and moisture Paper fibers expand or contract with changes in humidity. Changes in moisture content can cause paper to deform, change dimensions, or change in stiffness. Problems caused by moisture Excess moisture in paper can cause: •... -
Page 26: Using Storage Bags For Unused Paper
To help protect unwrapped paper, three storage bag kits are available for purchase from Xerox. • Small bag kit - 20 small size plastic bags and instructions for storing 8.5 x 11 inch (A4) and 8.5 x 14 inch stocks. -
Page 27: Weekend Shutdown
• Shut down the press by following the Powering Off the System procedure in the Xerox Nuvera User Guide and Training Aid online. X er o x N u v er a P a p er G u id e... -
Page 28: Conditioning Paper To The Printing Environment
Ma n ag i n g y ou r pa pe r s u p pl y • Start up the production system by following the Powering On the Xerox Nuvera procedure in the Xerox Nuvera User Guide and Training Aid online. Conditioning paper to the printing environment When paper is moved from a storage area to a print room, it must be conditioned to the print room temperature before it is used. - Page 29 Refer to the Configuring Paper Stocks and Tray Settings section in the Xerox Nuvera User Guide and Training Aid online. NOTE: When programming a stock in a feed tray or the stock library it is important to set the correct stock properties, especially the weight listed as gsm.
- Page 30 Ma n ag i n g y ou r pa pe r s u p pl y and Training Aid online. • To avoid placing handling dings (dents) on sheets, you may need to fan the paper after it is loaded in the feed tray. Fanning may improve performance if paper is poorly cut.
- Page 31 Ma n ag i ng y ou r pa pe r s u pp l y over. If the problem persists, try replacing the paper in the tray with fresh paper. • If misfeeds or multifeeds occur, open the paper tray and remove partially fed sheets.
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Page 32: Inserter Hints And Tips
Load inserter trays as you load feeder trays. Refer to the label in the tray for help with orienting your stocks in the tray. The Xerox Nuvera will allow you to stack printed jobs face up or face down. The default is to print jobs face down, which is the recommended orientation when using an inserter. -
Page 33: Paper Handling
Ma n ag i ng y ou r pa pe r s u pp l y Paper handling Xerox has tested a wide variety of stocks for use with an inserter. • Regular stocks feed well from inserter trays. •... - Page 34 Ma n ag i n g y ou r pa pe r s u p pl y 2- 1 2 X e r ox N u v e r a P a pe r G ui d e...
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Page 35: Tips By Stock Type
Tips by stock type This chapter offers tips for running common types of stock in your Xerox Nuvera Production or Perfecting System. Tips that apply to all stocks appear first (Table 3-1.) and are followed by tips for specific types of stocks. The following stock types are a combination of: •... - Page 36 Synthetic papers and plastics • Tabs • Transparencies • Xerox DocuCards The following subheadings appear in the stock type tables. • Description — A brief description of the type of stock • Selection tips — Stock properties to consider when selecting and ordering the stock •...
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Page 37: Tips That Apply To All Stocks
Before ordering stock, check the latest Xerox Nuvera Media Compatibility Guide. • If you wish to run a paper that has not been recommended by Xerox, test a small quantity before making a large purchase. Storage tips Refer to the Chapter 2,... -
Page 38: Bristol (147 To 220 Gsm)
Ti ps by s to c k t y pe Bristol (147 to 220 gsm) Table 3-3. Bristol (147 to 220 gsm) Description Solid or laminated heavyweight printing papers. Selection tips Select paper with a smooth finish for best image quality. Storage tips Follow general guidelines in Chapter 2, Managing your paper... -
Page 39: Cover Uncoated (106 To 220 Gsm)
Ti ps by s t oc k ty p e Cover uncoated (106 to 220 gsm) Table 3-6. Cover uncoated (106 to 220 gsm) Description Uncoated, stiff papers that are commonly used for book covers, catalogs, brochures, folders and greeting cards. Uncoated cover papers often match the color and finish of corresponding text papers. -
Page 40: Envelopes
Ti ps by s to c k t y pe Envelopes Table 3-8. Envelopes Description Envelopes are specialty stocks that have a flap for mailing documents. Selection tips • Booklet Envelopes: Use only 6”x9”, 9”x12”, C5 (162x229mm), or 220x312mm sized envelopes •... -
Page 41: Heavyweight Uncoated (106 To 220 Gsm)
Ti ps by s t oc k ty p e Heavyweight uncoated (106 to 220 gsm) Table 3-10. Heavyweight uncoated (106 to 220 gsm) Description Any uncoated paper for use in printing that weighs 106 gsm or more. Cover, index and bristol are common grades of heavyweight paper. Selection tips Select the smoothest possible sheet for best image quality. -
Page 42: Label Stock
Ti ps by s to c k t y pe Label stock Table 3-12. Labels Description Sheets of gum-backed paper that are affixed to sheets of waxy-topped paper. The top sheet is cut into various shapes and sizes that can be peeled off of the back sheet. -
Page 43: Middleweight Uncoated (91 To 105 Gsm)
Ti ps by s t oc k ty p e Middleweight uncoated (91 to 105 gsm) Table 3-14. Middleweight uncoated (91 to 105 gsm) Description Any uncoated offset paper for use in printing that weighs 85 to 105 gsm. Text paper is an example of an uncoated mainline paper. Selection tips •... -
Page 44: Preprinted Paper
• Design the preprinted image so that no ink, varnish, or aqueous coating is placed in the area to be printed on by a Xerox Nuvera. Toner adhesion can not be assured when printing over inks or varnish. If the... -
Page 45: Recycled Paper
They undergo extensive screening procedures to minimize the amount of inks and plastic particles. • If you want to use non-Xerox brands of recycled papers, test a small quantity before making a large purchase. Storage tips Follow general guidelines in Chapter 2, Managing your paper supply. -
Page 46: Scored Paper
Test a small amount of a synthetic media for reliability before purchasing a large quantity. CAUTION: If you wish to use a synthetic product that has not been tested by Xerox, check with Xerox Service or Xerox Nuvera Support first. Some synthetic materials can cause production system damage. 3- 1 2... -
Page 47: Tabs
Ti ps by s t oc k ty p e Tabs NOTE: A special tabs guide must be installed on the trail edge paper guide before tabs can be loaded and run from a paper tray. Tabs can be run from any tray when the appropriate guide is installed. -
Page 48: Transparencies
Only US Letter (8.5”x11”) and A4 (210x297mm) transparencies are supported. • Test a small quantity of non-Xerox transparencies before making a large purchase. (Xerox transparencies that are recommended for the Xerox Nuvera meet the specifications for clarity, dry ink receptivity, and coefficient of friction.) -
Page 49: Xerox Docucard
Table 3-22. Xerox DocuCard Description A Xerox DocuCard is a sheet of paper with an embossed well and a removable ID card that is attached with adhesive inside of the well. With the DocuCard Enablement Kit installed, 8.5 x 11 inch, A4, 11 x 17 inch, and A3 size DocuCards can be printed on the iGen3. - Page 50 Ti ps by s to c k t y pe 3- 1 6 X e r ox N u v e r a P a pe r G ui d e...
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Page 51: About Xerox Papers
Xerox stocks were designed to be compatible mechanically, electrically, physically, and chemically. No other paper manufacturer knows the internal specifications and tolerances of the Xerox Nuvera like we do, which means no other supplier can develop paper that compliments the system as well as we do. -
Page 52: To Order Xerox Paper
For technical information about Xerox paper If you have concerns or inquiries about running Xerox stocks in your Xerox Nuvera, or if you have problems running stocks from other vendors, call your Xerox Nuvera Support Center for assistance. -
Page 53: Converting Paper Weight From Pounds To Gsm
(gsm). The Xerox Nuvera uses gsm paper weights exclusively. Many paper manufacturers in the United States, including Xerox, print paper weight on the paper packaging in both pounds and gsm. -
Page 54: Formula For Converting Paper Weights
Co n v er t i ng pap e r w ei g ht f r o m po u nd s to g s m Table A-1. Basic sizes Paper Grades Basic Size (inches) Cover 20 x 26 Index 25.5 x 30.5 24 x 36 Bristol / Tag... - Page 55 C on v e r ti n g pap e r we i g ht fr o m po u nd s t o g s m The industry standard for basis weight allows a plus or minus 5% variation. Table A-3.
- Page 56 Co n v er t i ng pap e r w ei g ht f r o m po u nd s to g s m Table A-3. Equivalent basis weights of paper Bond Offset Xerographic Bristol Book Cover Index Weight in Ledger (Tag)
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Page 57: Printing With Tabs
Obtaining additional tabs guide kits If additional Feed Module Tab Guide kits (Part #600K14630) are needed, contact your Xerox Service Representative. The additional kits are customer installable and include installation instructions. X er o x N u v er a P a p er G u id e... -
Page 58: Installing The Tabs Guide
Instructions for installation of the tabs guides are included with the Feed Module Tab Guide kit. They are also available at www.xerox.com (Customer Instructions: Feed Module Tab Guides - Part # 701P42423) or on the Xerox Nuvera Customer Documentation CD. Tab Optimization Mode Tab Optimization Mode is available on the Xerox Nuvera 288 Perfecting System only. -
Page 59: Define Stocks, Program, And Load Feeder Trays
Printing on tabbed stock Programming a job with tabs incorporates many features and functions of the Xerox Nuvera. Refer to the User Guide and Training Aid for more detailed instructions, as required. Jobs with tabbed stock must be set up according to the system’s finishing equipment. -
Page 60: For Systems With A Multi-Function Finisher (Mff
P r i nt i ng w i th tab s For systems with a Multi-Function Finisher (MFF) • Use only reverse collated tabs. • Load tabs with the last tab in a set on top. For 5-bank tabs, load tabs 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 - with 5 on top. •... -
Page 61: Managing The Feed Modules
For more information, see the Configuring Paper Stocks and Tray Settings section of the Xerox Nuvera User Guide and Training Aid From the Printer Manager, click on the Paper Trays tab for a list of paper trays and information about individual trays, including whether the tray is active or inactive, how much stock is in the tray, and which stock is assigned to the tray. -
Page 62: Load Non-Tab Stock In A Paper Tray
4. Load the required stock in the tray. Load the stock with the curl side down. Load Xerox stock with the package seam side face 5. Position one ream of the stock against the leading (left) edge and roughly centered in the tray. -
Page 63: Prevent A Tray From Feeding
M an ag i n g th e f e ed mo d ul e s 1. Wait for the LED on the tray to turn off before opening the tray. 2. When the LED is off, pull the feeder tray out from the feeder until it stops. - Page 64 Ma n ag i n g th e fe e d m od ul e s X e r ox N u v e r a P a pe r G ui d e...
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Page 65: Managing The Finishing Transport Module And Stacker
Ma n ag i ng t he Fi n i s hi n g Tr an s p or t M od ul e a nd Sta c k e r D. Managing the Finishing Transport Module and Stacker Finisher procedures Open the Finishing tab and/or Stacking Tab in Printer Manager to view a list of finishers and information about them, including whether the finisher is enabled or disabled and how each finisher... -
Page 66: View Stacker Settings
Ma n ag i n g th e Fi n is h i n g Tr an s p or t M o du l e a nd Stac k e r 9. Firmly close the stacker door. View stacker settings To display the settings for a stacker, Open a Stacker Settings window. -
Page 67: Managing The Stock Library
M a na g i ng th e Sto c k Li b r a r y Managing the Stock Library To view a list of stocks, select the Stock Library tab in Printer Manager. Define a new stock CAUTION: An incorrect value for any stock attribute can cause faults or unacceptable image quality. -
Page 68: Edit Stock Attributes
Ma n ag i n g th e Sto c k L i br ar y To delete a specified stock from the Stock Library: 1. Select the Stock Library tab in Printer Manager. 2. Select the stock to be deleted. The table row is highlighted. 3. -
Page 69: Glossary Of Paper Terms
Glossary of paper terms Glossary Term Definition additives Minerals, chemicals, sizing, and dyes added to paper pulp or coatings to improve the paper’s performance and appearance. basic size In the United States, the standard sheet size for a particular grade of paper. basis weight In the United States, the weight of a ream of paper cut to a specified size, expressed in pounds. - Page 70 Glossary Term Definition continuous tone An image with a virtually unlimited range of colors or shades from black to white, the transition from one hue / shade to the next appears to be seamless. contone See continuous tone. cover stock A heavyweight paper designed to be used for book covers, folders, greeting cards, business cards, brochures, and the like.
- Page 71 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.
- Page 72 Any previously printed paper that will be printed on again. system interface An integrated workstation, running Xerox software, for interfacing with and managing the Xerox Nuvera. pressure roll A jam caused by a sheet of paper becoming wrapped around the pressure roll in the wrap jam fuser.
- Page 73 A single instance of a paper, as listed in the Stock Library. A stock is programmed and loaded into a feeder tray. stock attributes The set of characteristics that define a single instance of a paper in the Xerox Nuvera Stock Library. Stock attributes include stock size, type, coating, and drilled or undrilled.
- Page 74 Glossary Term Definition synthetic stock Non-cellulose sheets resembling paper. Most are made from thermoplastic materials. tab stock A cover weight stock that is slightly longer in one dimension than normal size sheets and used to mark off sections. Precut tabs are stamped to remove all but a small tab on the extending edge.
- Page 75 Index stock 3-7 Inserter 2-10 Stock names 2-10 Defective paper 2-1 Stock orientation 2-10 Die cut 3-9 Digital color imaging products, Xerox 4-1 Drilled paper stock 3-5 Label stock 3-8 Lightweight uncoated stock 3-8 Loading feeder trays 2-6 Electrical properties 1-11...
- Page 76 Program finisher D-1 Stock properties 1-5 Program inserter feeder tray C-3 Stocks Unload stacker D-1 Basic size A-1 Order Xerox paper stock 4-2 Basis weight A-1 Ordering stock 1-4 Paper sizes 1-1 Procedures Define a new stock E-1 Paper curl 2-6...
- Page 77 Index Warning, defined -vii Weight, paper Converting pounds to gsm A-1 Xerox paper stock 4-1 Xerox stocks Technical information 4-2 X er o x N u v er a Paper Guide Index-3...
- Page 78 Index Index-4 X er o x Nu v er a Paper Guide...