Checking Paper For Defects - Xerox Nuvera 100 roduction Systems Paper Manual

Managing your paper supply

Checking paper for defects

CAUTION
Return all defective paper to the supplier to prevent machine contamination, image quality
defects, jams and misfeeds.
Never attempt to use paper that is defective in any way. Check all paper that is shipped to you
for the following defects:
• Carton damage - Paper can become damaged if cartons are dropped, thrown, or struck with
a fork lift. Cartons can also become damaged from water. Damaged paper can cause
jams, even when the damage is not immediately visible.
• Open ream wrappers - Moisture-proof wrappers may open due to mishandling or defective
packaging. Paper that has gained or lost moisture can lead to paper handling and image
quality problems.
• Paper dust, dirt particles, bits of paper, wrapper glue, fillers, or other materials used in paper
production - Paper must be free of dirt and manufacturing by-products to run reliably and
produce good image quality.
• Edge welds (edges stuck together) - If edge welds are present, the paper was not cut
properly and will jam in the printer.
• Creased, wrinkled, torn, or folded sheets - Sheets must be intact and perfectly flat to run
reliably.
• Drilled paper that does not separate easily, or has paper plugs left in the holes - Drilled
paper must be drilled cleanly to run reliably in the system.
• Dust or chaff in perforated papers, or areas around perforations that are not flat -
Perforated papers should be free of paper dust and chaff (bits of paper), which can
contaminate the system. The bulge beneath the perforations should be flattened as much
as possible to avoid paper jams and image quality problems.
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