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Xerox 701P28020 User's Manual

1. Paper Grades Basic Size inches Cover 20 x 26 Index 25 5 x 30 5 Tag 24 x 36 Bristol Tag 22 5 x 28 5 NOTE Tag appears in the table twice because two basic sizes are 4 commonly used Formula for converting paper weights If you know the paper grade you can use the following formula and the values in Table A 2 to convert the weight from pounds to gsm Formula weight in pounds x multiplier from table weight in gsm Table A 2 Multipliers for converting pounds to gsm Stock type Multiplier Bond Xerographic Ledger Writing 3 76 Offset Book Text 1 48 Cover 2 70 Index 1 81 Tag 24 x 36 1 63 Bristol and Tag 22 5 x 28 5 2 19 Examples The weight of 90 pound offset paper is approximately 133 gsm 90 x 1 4802 133 218 The weight of 100 pound cover is approximately 270 gsm 100 x 2 7042 270 42 Table for converting paper weights You can also use Table A 3 to convert pounds to gsm weight D2 1 Locate the paper type at the top of the table v 2 Move down the paper type column and locate the basis 3 weight 3 Follow the basis weight row to the left to find the approximate gsm weight A 2 Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide Converting paper weight from pounds to gsm The industry standard for basis weight allows a plus or minus 5 variation Table A 3 Equivalent basis weights of paper Weight in gsm Bond Xerographic Ledger Writing Offse
2. Brightness A paper s ability to reflect light is called brightness Brighter papers produce images with higher contrast As a general rule use brighter papers when printing documents with photographs halftone images or complex graphics that break down over time when exposed to UV light As UV brighteners break down the paper shade may change from bright white to a warm white yellow cast UV light exists naturally indoors and outdoors 4 NOTE Blue white papers contain ultra violet UV brighteners Finish Smoothness Finish is the smoothness or roughness of a paper s surface Paper is processed to have a specific type of finish ranging from very smooth to highly textured Finish can significantly impact image quality If paper is too rough light patches and graininess appear in solid areas Halftone images also appear grainy Dry ink does not fuse properly to extremely rough paper which causes deletions where the ink rubs or flakes off Smooth and coated papers produce sharp images because they reflect light more directly than rougher papers Use smooth or coated papers for proper dry ink transfer to ensure the best density and image detail and to increase the appearance of glossiness Using a highly calendered very smooth paper is especially important when printing fine lines and detailed images A solid black on a cast coated sheet appears as though it has been coated or varnished Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide 1
3. Selection tips e Mostdrilled papers with common hole patterns will run reliably Common hole patterns include 3 hole standard 7 hole European din 4 hole Swedish 4 hole Norwegian 6 hole Some hole configurations especially holes that are close to the edge of the sheet will cause frequent jams Test a small quantity before making a large purchase Sheets should not stick together at the holes hole welding caused by a dull drill Paper plugs should not be present in the holes CAUTION Running drilled paper containing paper plugs can damage the photoreceptor Storage tips Follow general guidelines in Chapter 2 Managing your paper supply Usage tips Load drilled paper with the holes on the lead edge left side of the paper tray Paper handling will be best when holes are loaded at the trail edge NOTE When feeding tab stock and drilled stock in the same job the drilled stock must be loaded with the holes on the leading edge not the trail edge so that the stock orientation is the same as for the tab stock e Load reinforced paper with the plastic strip facing down Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide 3 5 Tips by stock type Envelopes Table 3 8 Envelopes Description Selection tips Envelopes are specialty stocks that have a flap for mailing documents Booklet Envelopes Use only 6 x9 9 x12 C5 162x229mm or 220x312mm sized envelopes Catalog Envelopes Use only 6 x9 7
4. C Managing the feed modules d The paper trays can either be programmed then loaded or loaded then programmed 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 CAUTION An incorrect value for any stock attribute can cause faults or unacceptable image quality NOTE Paper tray programming for the Inserter is the same as for the Feeder Refer to Inserter procedures for specific instructions Add stock to a tray directly from the Stock Library window D2 3 Open the Stock Library tab Select the stock to be assigned to a feeder tray The table row is highlighted Select Stock Add to Trays Select the destination tray Select OK Load the stock in paper tray D Pap Copy stock attributes from one tray to another a2 3 Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide Open the Paper Trays tab Select the stock you wish to copy Select Save Settings from the Tray pull down menu Enter the information in the Save Tray Setting window Select OK Select the tray into which you want to place the saved stock COR SE ee qe Select Load Settings from the Tray pull down menu Managing the f
5. Caution defined vii Warning defined vii Converting pounds to gsm weight A 1 A 2 Cover coated stock 3 4 Cover uncoated stock 3 5 3 15 Custom media and stocks 1 2 Cut quality 1 10 Cutting sheets paper 1 10 D Defective paper 2 1 Die cut 3 9 Digital color imaging products Xerox 4 1 Drilled paper stock 3 5 E Electrical properties 1 1 1 Resistivity 1 7 Envelopes 3 6 Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide F Feeder Loading trays 2 6 C 2 Stock Orientation 2 10 Tray programming C 1 Finish 1 5 Finishers Procedures D 1 Unload stackers D 1 Formation 1 6 Formula for converting paper weights A 2 Full cut tabs 3 13 G Grain 1 8 Grain direction determining 1 9 H Handling paper 2 2 Heavyweight coated stock 3 6 Heavyweight uncoated stock 3 7 l Image quality problems 1 2 Impurities 1 6 Index stock 3 7 Inserter 2 10 Stock names 2 10 Stock orientation 2 10 L Label stock 3 8 Lightweight uncoated stock 3 8 Loading feeder trays 2 6 Fanning 2 8 M Media Compatibility Guide 1 3 3 3 3 10 Index 1 Index Middleweight uncoated stock 3 9 Moisture content 1 8 Moisture problems in paper 2 3 O Opacity 1 7 Operator Procedures Edit stock attributes E 2 Load stock in tray C 2 Load tab stock in tray C 2 Program feeder tray C 1 Program finisher D 1 Program inserter feeder tray C 3 Unload stacker D 1 Order Xerox paper stock 4 2 Ordering stock 1 4 P Paper curl 2 6 Paper damage 2 2 Paper backed transpare
6. Conditioning can be accelerated by removing the reams from the cartons but never open the reams until you are ready to print Loading paper into feeder trays For the best possible paper handling and image quality you must use proper techniques when loading paper into feeder trays Each feeder tray has a stock loading label Figure 2 2 and Figure 2 3 that is visible when the tray is opened Refer to the label for help in loading different sizes and types of stock Also refer to Chapter 3 Tips by stock type for tips on loading specific types of stock 2 6 Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide I c 000000 Lugg Pr z P 7 Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide Managing your paper supply Figure 2 2 Stock Loading Label for Trays 1 and 2 11 x17 A3 12 x 18 12 5 SRA3 The following are general stock loading tips Never open reams or cartons of paper until you are ready to load the paper into a feeder tray Reams and cartons provide a barrier to moisture which ensures proper paper handling and image quality The stock that you load into a feeder tray must match the tray programming The tray can be programmed prior to loading the paper or the paper can be loaded first and the tray programmed later 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 cor
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8. 3 21 Transparencies Description Sheets of clear polyester film with a coating that dry ink adheres to images are printed on transparencies so they can be projected onto a screen or wall The quality of the projected image is determined by the quality of the polyester material and the coating Selection tips Border stripe borderless and paper backed transparencies are all acceptable Only US Letter 8 5 x11 and A4 210x297mm transparencies are supported Testa 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 Storage tips Store in the original box before and after imaging Usage tips Run transparencies in simplex mode only Handle transparencies carefully Any damage to the surface will affect image quality Fantransparencies gently but thoroughly to prevent multifeeds Fan them in the tray to help reduce handling dents Refer to Table 3 1 for more information Load transparencies with the border stripe down and the glue along the lead edge Do not remove the border stripe or paper backing until you are ready to place the transparency on the projector Place sheets of paper between the transparencies after removing the border stripe or paper backing to prevent them from sticking together Paper Backed Transparencies m
9. 5 Selecting stock for your Xerox Nuvera System Stock coating categories for Xerox Nuvera Coatings can be applied to papers to increase smoothness When coated media are entered into the Stock Library the coating type must be set to gloss high gloss semi gloss satin or matte Table 1 5 provides descriptions of the coating types Table 1 5 Stock Library coating categories coating types Stock Library Common names descriptions supplied by the paper manufacturer Gloss range reflectance High gloss Cast Chrome coated C1S C2S cast Gloss range 80 coated and any other high gloss special process media Formation Gloss Gloss Enamel Art Gloss range 50 to 80 Semi gloss Dull Silk Gloss range 35 to 50 Satin Satin Velvet Gloss range 23 to 35 Matte Matte Reply card Gloss range 10 to 25 The gloss ranges in Table 1 5 are measured at a 75 degree angle with the TAPPI test method T 480 Gloss ranges are not rigidly fixed which accounts for the slight overlap in values You can normally use the name or description of the finish which is supplied by the manufacturer to determine the coating type Paper mills may not be consistent in how they describe stock coatings Impurities 1 6 Formation is the distribution of fibers in paper Fibers should be distributed evenly throughout the sheet Although formation is not included in the manufacturer s specifications you can check
10. 85 to 105 gsm Text paper is an example of an uncoated mainline paper For best results select paper that was designed for laser compatibility Select paper with a very smooth finish for the best image quality Storage tips Protect from environmental extremes after imaging Usage tips Follow general usage tips in Table 3 1 Perforated paper Table 3 15 Perforated paper Description Selection tips Select laser perforations whenever possible Paper that has been laser or mechanically cut or perforated with lines of small regularly spaced holes or slits so a sheet can be easily separated into sections Mechanical perforations spiked wheel or die cut create paper dust and chaff as well as a slight bulge below the perforations that prevent dry ink from adhering properly Laser perforations do not create dust and chaff and do not deform the paper Choose perforated papers between 75 and 216 gsm Perforations should be created so sheets will maintain as much stiffness as possible Perforations should be strong enough to not tear during the printing process Storage tips Usage tips To prevent contaminating the press use only mechanically perforated Where possible load with the perforation parallel to the feed direction Follow general guidelines in Chapter 2 Managing your paper supply papers that are free of paper dust and chaff Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide
11. Load tab stock in a paper tray C 2 Prevent a tray from feeding C 3 View a list of paper trays and their settings C 3 Inserter procedures C 3 Managing the Finishing Transport Module and Stacker D 1 Finisher procedures sen cree sek er Rege Robe se de ara a e ai D 1 Stacker Limitations D 1 Unload Stacker cart 5s sx ES ERE ERE ERE REED Ra ae ea D 1 View stacker settings D 2 Managing the Stock Library E 1 Define a new stock E 1 Delete a stock E 1 Edit stock attributes LL Cheese a bees P REID EG E EE EE SE ERR E 2 Glossary of paper terms 1 Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide iii Table of Contents iv Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide About this guide Contents Introduction Introduction This guide provides information for selecting storing and using paper in a Xerox Nuvera Digital Production System and a Xerox Nuvera 288 Digital Perfecting System Its goal is to help you optimize image quality paper handling and the overall performance of the system The Xerox Nuvera Production and Perfecting Systems use a media selection model rather than a tray selection model There are several benefits to selecting the media such as higher productivity less wast
12. NOTE This icon identifies notes A note is a paragraph separate from the body text containing related information that merits emphasis KEY POINT This icon identifies timesaving information or a hint that may help the user to perform a task 1 This icon identifies the start of the procedure CAUTION A caution indicates that damage or destruction to hardware software or your data could occur if an operating or maintenance procedure practice or condition is not strictly observed WARNING A warning indicates that an injury or loss of life may occur if an operating or maintenance procedure practice or condition is not strictly observed Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide Online help on the system interface Xerox Nuvera Getting Started Guide online e Xerox Nuvera User Guide and Training Aid CD or http WW Xerox com vii Introduction vili Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide Selecting stock for your Xerox Nuvera System 1 Selecting stock for your Xerox Nuvera System There are many factors you must consider when selecting stocks for the Xerox Nuvera Production and Perfecting Systems This chapter will help you choose stocks that will optimize image quality and paper handling Stock size and weight ranges Table 1 1 indicates the minimum and maximum paper sizes in inches and millimeters Table 1 1 Paper size range Measurement Minimum Maximum Size in inches 5 5 x 8 27 12 6 x 18 5 Size in millimeter
13. are commonly used for book covers catalogs brochures folders and greeting cards Usually coated on both sides with either a glossy or dull finish Properties include good image quality folding qualities and durability Selection tips For best results select paper that was designed for laser compatibility Storage tips Handle with care Coating increases weight and susceptibility to damage Usage tips When printing on C1S coated on one side cover load the stock with the coated side facing up When printing on C1S cover ensure that it is at least 160 gsm 3 4 Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide Tips by stock type 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 Selection tips For best results select paper that was designed for laser compatibility Storage tips Follow general guidelines in Chapter 2 Managing your paper supply Usage tips Follow general usage tips in Table 3 1 Drilled paper Table 3 7 Drilled paper Description Drilled paper has two or more holes along one edge so it can be placed ina ring binder or spiral bound A plastic reinforcement strip is placed on the drilled edge of some papers to prevent tearing from the holes
14. cards brochures and the like The natural curve of a sheet that may become accentuated if the paper takes on excess moisture or is mishandled Excessive curl may cause feeding problems in xerographic presses An area of an image where dry ink is missing The process by which a paper or board is cut or stamped out to a specific size or shape with a steel die The degree to which a sheet is able to maintain its size through exposure to changes in humidity tensile stresses and the heat of the fusing process Paper with regularly spaced holes along one edge that can be secured in a ring binder Fine colored polymer particles that are heat fused onto paper Also called toner The amount of dry ink applied to a given area An image created with 50 cyan 50 magenta 0 yellow and 0 black has 100 dry ink coverage A powder that is sprayed onto printed sheets to speed drying and set the ink Printing on both sides of a sheet in a digital printing process Edges of cut sheets stick together as a result of being cut with a dull blade Finely ground substances such as clay calcium carbonate and titanium that are used to fill paper pores and improve paper properties such as smoothness opacity brightness and ink receptivity The texture of a paper s surface The separating of the dry ink from the sheet in the form of flakes A cut sheet in its full size usually 17 5 x 22 5 or larger The evenness of the distribution of
15. defined as uncoated paper weighing from 85 to 105 gsm A paper jam that occurs as the paper is being pulled from the paper tray The percentage of water by weight in paper Spotty or uneven appearance in printed images most often in solid areas Two or more sheets pulled simultaneously from the paper tray Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide Glossary 3 Glossary Term Definition NCR no carbon required paper offset paper offsetting opacity paper dust paper handling paper orientation paper path paper plug paper specifications perforated paper plasticizer point pt porosity post consumer waste preprinted stock system interface pressure roll wrap jam printability pulp See carbonless paper Paper designed for offset printing that has a high moisture content is coated or uncoated with a vellum or smooth finish Dry ink transferred to other sheets in the job from the photoreceptor belt or fuser roller or from another sheet in an output stack The ability of a sheet to block light and to prevent a printed image from showing through on the opposite side of the sheet or from a sheet below it Small particles of fiber filler or coating found on the surface or edges of a sheet of paper A paper s ability to run on the press without jams multifeeds and misfeeds The way a sheet of paper is conceptually positioned portrait or landscape or the way paper is positioned in a paper tray sho
16. front outboard edge of the tray to increase stiffness Load heavyweight papers with the grain parallel Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide Selecting stock for your Xerox Nuvera System to the lead 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 Table 1 6 Paper weight ranges Paper type Weight range in gsm Normal Light 56 to 84 gsm uncoated bond weight 56 to 84 gsm uncoated offset Medium weight 85 to 105 gsm uncoated Heavy weight 106 to 220 gsm uncoated 140 to 220 gsm coated Determining grain direction One way to determine the grain is to fold a sheet of paper lengthwise then make a crosswise fold Cross grain folds tend to be more rough and cracked as shown in Figure 1 1 Figure 1 1 Fold with and against grain Y Another method you can use to determine the grain direction is to tear a sheet Paper always tears straighter with the grain Figure 1 2 Tear with and against grain You can also allow 4 inches 100 millimeters of the short edge of a sheet and 4 inches 100 millimeters of the long edge of a sheet hang over the edge of a table as seen in Figure 1 3 The sheet hangs lower bends more with the grain parallel to the table edge Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide 1 9 Selecting stock for
17. in Printer Manager v 2 Select the stock to be deleted The table row is highlighted 3 3 Select Stock Delete A confirmation window opens 4 To delete the stock from the Stock Library select Delete Edit stock attributes To display stock attributes for a specified stock select the Stock Library tab in Printer Manager and double click on the stock A window opens and the stock attributes can be modified by an Administrator CAUTION An incorrect value for any stock or media attribute can cause faults or unacceptable image quality NOTE If the specified stock is being used for the current job the 1 stock attributes cannot be edited If the specified stock is assigned to a tray the stock attributes cannot be edited Program the tray for a different stock before continuing with the procedure 2 1 Select the Stock Library tab v 2 Select the stock to be edited The table row is highlighted 3 3 Double click the row to open a settings window 4 Select the attribute to be modified m KEY POINT Stock Name is not case sensitive and must be unique 5 Select the desired value for the attribute from the menu or type a new value in the field 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each attribute to be modified To add or modify comments type the desired text in the Comments field These comments will be displayed on the settings window for this stock only 8 To make the changes without closing the settings window selec
18. inboard paper guide Always load tab stock with the tabs positioned at the trail edge Use care when positioning the trail edge guide against the tabbed edge of the stock to prevent damage to the tabs NOTE Use regular forward straight collated tabs with lead edge binders like the DS5000 and BFM Refer to Appendix C Printing with tabs for more information Refer to Xerox Nuvera User Guide and Training Aid CD or http www xerox com for more information 2 10 Stock names An inserter is a feeder module that is positioned between the print engine and the finishing device An inserter allows you to insert preprinted blank or other stocks into your documents Stocks that are fed from an inserter do not pass through the fuser Inserter trays are loaded and programmed in the same ways that feeder trays are loaded and programmed Stock orientation The system uses the stock name to locate stock in feeder and inserter trays If the same stock is programmed in a feeder paper tray and an inserter paper tray the system will choose the feeder tray over the inserter tray To avoid using the wrong tray the stock can be copied and renamed with a unique name The feeder and inserter can then be programmed with one version or the other 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
19. packaging to be sure the stock attributes are correct The operator assigns stocks from the Stock Library to individual paper trays which makes the stock information available to each Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide Selecting stock for your Xerox Nuvera System system module feeders print engine stackers The modules can then adjust their settings for optimum performance as needed 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 NOTE If you wish to run a stock that is not on the Media Compatibility Guide test a small amount before making a large purchase Stocks that should not be used The following stocks are not supported by the Xerox Nuvera CAUTION Using materials that do not meet the specified requirements of the Xerox Nuvera Production and Perfecting Systems may result in increased paper jams poor image quality excessive service calls and printer damage The stocks in Table 1 4 should not be run on a Xerox Nuvera System Table 1 4 Stocks that should not be run on a Xerox Nuvera System Stock Type Possible Printer Damage Poor Performance backed papers Highly conductive papers such as foil Possible electrical damage to printer Image quality defects 437 F 225 C Films with melting points at or bel
20. v 1 On the DocuSP Controller select Printer Tab Optimization Mode A dialog window appears Select the On checkbox Close the window The Tab Optimization Mode is enabled d 2 To disable Tab Optimization Mode v 1 On the DocuSP Controller select Printer Tab Optimization 3 Mode A dialog window appears Select the Off checkbox Close the window The Tab Optimization Mode is enabled B 2 Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide Printing with tabs Define stocks program and load feeder trays D2 3 1 At the system interface add the tab stock to the Stock Library Check the tab stock packaging for required information Use the following values for these stock attributes Stock type Pre cut tabs Sequence the number of tabs in a bank e For the A4 11 Tab Guide Width 9 inches short A4 tab dimension Height 11 inches long A4 tab dimension For the A5 5 5 Tab Guide Width 6 inches short A5 tab dimension Height 8 5 inches long A5 tab dimension 2 Assign the tab stock to a feeder tray NOTE Load forward collated tab stock when printing 1 sided tabs with a FTM DS5000 or BFM type finisher Load reverse collated tabs when printing with a Multi Function Finisher 3 Load the tab stock as shown on the label in the tray Load with tabs trailing face up Ensure that standard uncoated tab stock is loaded a minimum of 1 2 inch 12 7 mm below the MAX line Approximately 100 laminated o
21. 1 Xerox Nuvera MX Special considerations 3 1 Stock TVBBS 23 35 354 0525 vest reli l i daia Deda Dl a la p 3 1 Tips that apply to all stocks 3 3 Bond 56 to 158 Osi 15s ex x n e e ate sie ee tie ees x RR d ee chen 3 3 Bristol 147 to 220 gsm ipaa RES RAPERE Ioa acd i n al oe 3 4 EID SS osos ate cae cette ee oe re eee aia ne S ee ELA 3 4 Cover coated 140 to 220 gsm 3 4 Cover uncoated 106 to 220 gsm 3 5 Drilled paper PCIE 3 5 0 P 3 6 Heavyweight coated 140 to 220 gsm 3 6 Heavyweight uncoated 106 to 220 gsm 3 7 Index 130 to 220 OSM xs zs kir xg rk ee es Geek x rk RC 3 7 Label SIC La mes ierann tipi doxes Pe ELA e ded endende de Eds 3 8 Lightweight uncoated 56 to 84 gsm 3 8 Middleweight uncoated 91 to 105 gsm 3 9 Perforated paper ea atac n re e a n e a dati iii LESSE UIS 3 9 Preprinisd paper i e varia ae 3 ceia eat iad eee aa SE e eta i RU RR Sa ES He 3 10 Recycled paper seta eS rii ve UU ERR ner landes ce iar Ss Gann 3 11 Scored Pap r ssri staat naka n e ea ao Ra P ves pone 3 12 Synthetic papers and plastics cece eee 3 12 MODS un rime el imite a din reese eee os 3 13 Transparencies s iris ii bis LUNA id es ste Si ae 3 14 Xerox DocuCard sux cn de dhe ni
22. 3 9 Tips by stock type Preprinted paper NOTE When printing over offset inks image permanence may be 4 compromised Table 3 16 Preprinted paper Description Any previously printed paper that will be printed on again Examples of preprinted papers are forms mailers and catalogs that will be personalized with customer names and addresses Selection tips Select papers printed with laser compatible lithographic inks to minimize offsetting UV cured inks are recommended especially on coated stocks to insure complete drying before printing on a Xerox Nuvera Laser inks can be oxidative or heat set types Do not use papers preprinted with xerographic processes 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 Xerox Nuvera image must be printed over pre printed ink results are more likely to be acceptable if the color is screened back to less than 30 or the base stock is uncoated paper Select preprinted sheets that are free of excessive curl Select uncoated and coated papers that are laser compatible or that appear in the Media Compatibility Guide Select preprinted materials that are able to withstand Fuser temperatures of up to 437F 225 C at 100 pounds per square inch for 29 milliseconds Exposure to fuser fluid Avoid cold set
23. 822 2200 n Canada calli 800 668 0199 In Europe call the Xerox Supplies phone number for your country Order high quality papers to optimize print quality and productivity and to minimize the amount of paper waste Test a small amount of a new paper in your Xerox Nuvera Production or Perfecting system before ordering a large quantity Order paper with guaranteed performance from vendors with stringent quality assurance programs Order papers that have been manufactured for xerographic laser imaging Paper mills now offer a wide variety of papers that can be used with digital printers Ensure your carefully selected papers are packaged properly Ask your supplier to Package reams in moisture proof wrappers Package folio sheets in strong moisture proof cartons with sealed lids Reinforce paper stacks with chipboard on top and bottom to prevent damage during shipping Protect paper stacks with shrink wrapping which must be applied carefully to prevent bending the edges of the stack Paper properties that affect xerographic images 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 Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide Selecting stock for your Xerox Nuvera System following paper properties interact with the dry ink to determine the quality of images
24. Controlling moisture in paper to optimize its performance in the press Conditioning paper to the print room temperature before printing 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 Profit You will reduce the amount of paper waste Checking paper for defects Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide 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 Openream 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 2 1 Managing your paper supply Handling paper
25. Edge welds edges stuck together If edge welds are present the paper was not cut properly and will jam in the press 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 Even the best papers can be rendered useless by improper handling Paper damage caused by poor handling may not be apparent until feeding or image quality problems occur Protect your paper investment by following these paper handling tips Never drop throw or strike cartons with a forklift Handle individual reams gently and carefully Never place a carton or ream of paper on its side or edge When stacking cartons or reams place them carefully on top of one another to avoid crushing the edges Store paper on surfaces that are flat and smooth to avoid damage to the bottom sheets To avoid damaging paper never stack cartons and pallets too high Coated papers are especially susceptible to damage due to the smooth surfaces and increased weight
26. Follow the guidelines in Table 2 1 when stacking cartons and pallets Table 2 1 Stacking limits Items to be stacked Coated Paper Uncoated Paper Maximum number of 3 5 Cartons Maximum number of Do not stack 2 Pallets 2 2 Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide Paper and moisture Managing your paper supply 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 Jams deletions and or wrinkles due to sheets with wavy edges Jams due to paper curl e Misfeeds or multi sheet feeds especially with coated stocks Mottle spotty or uneven images Jams due to sheets becoming less rigid and bunching up in the paper path Deletions and or lighter images because excessively high or low resistivity makes paper less able to attract dry ink Water marks on sheets due to condensation Image quality problems and machine contamination due to coating rubbing off of paper Low moisture in paper can cause Jams due to static electricity e Misfeeds or multi sheet feeds Deletions and or wrinkles due to sheets with tight edges edges shrink and curl slightly e Poor dry ink transfer small deletions and uneven density Folds and jams due to paper being too stiff A change in paper dimension due to moisture can cause misregistration es
27. XE ROX Paper Guide 701P 28020 Xerox Nuvera Digital Production System and 288 Digital Perfecting System Paper Guide December 2006 Xerox Corporation Global Knowledge amp Language Services 800 Phillips Road Bldg 845 17S Webster NY 14580 Copyright 2006 Xerox Corporation All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America Copyright protection claimed includes all forms and matters of copyrighted material and information now allowed by statutory or judicial law or hereinafter granted including without limitation material generated from the software programs that are displayed on the screen such as styles templates icons screen displays looks etc Adobe and the Adobe logo InDesign Illustrator PageMaker Photoshop Acrobat Distiller amp and the Acrobat logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries Macintosh Power Macintosh and Mac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Microsoft Windows NT and Microsoft Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Sun Microsystems and Solaris are a trademarks registered trademarks or service marks of Sun Microsystems Inc in the U S and other countries Quark and QuarkXPress are trademarks of Quark Inc and all applicable affiliated companies Reg U S Pat amp Tm Off and in many other countries This product includes software dev
28. c stock tab stock talc TAPPI text paper trail edge transparencies uncoated paper virgin fiber Non cellulose sheets resembling paper Most are made from thermoplastic materials 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 A mineral substance that is used as a filler in some grades of paper Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry A fine quality paper with a textured surface that can be produced with a wide variety of finishes Used for booklets brochures fine books announcements and the like The edge of the sheet that leaves the paper tray last Also referred to as the tail edge Thin semi rigid clear or colored plastic sheets 8 1 2 x 11 or A4 size that can be imaged in a digital press The printed sheets are projected onto a wall or screen by an overhead projector Any paper that does not have a coating applied to its surface Fibers used in paper making that are produced from raw materials such as wood straw cotton or grass Glossary 6 Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide Index A Attribute settings 1 2 B Basic size of paper A 1 Basis weight A 1 A 3 Bond papers 3 3 Brightness 1 5 Bristol paper 3 4 C Carbonless 3 4 Coating 1 6 Color Shade 1 7 Conditioning paper 2 6 Conventions Typographical vi Conventions typographical
29. ce texture Table 1 3 Image quality performance categories Performance Category Image Quality Stock Types Best The best possible image quality for Cast coated coated stocks this system Very similar to offset print Some highly calendared very quality smooth uncoated stocks Better Image quality is slightly lower than Most uncoated stocks designed for Best due to sheet topography paper laser and offset printing finish Good Adequate image quality due to sheet Uncoated stocks with rough finishes topography linen wove etc Specialty medias paper backed transparencies etc The Stock Library and Media Compatibility Guide 1 2 The Stock Library contains the paper related information that is maintained by the system operator at the system interface Each stock in the Stock Library has a set of stock settings that describe the paper to the system The attributes allow you to print a job with multiple stocks The Xerox Nuvera uses the attribute information to make internal adjustments throughout the printer on a sheet by sheet basis In the Stock Library the preloaded stocks contain the Xerox recommended settings for each stock If custom stocks are added to the Stock Library the stock attribute information must be accurate to prevent image quality and paper handling problems When image quality and or paper handling problems occur check the stock settings You can check the paper
30. ck To perform a drag and drop select operation move the cursor to the drag target and press and hold the left mouse button Move the cursor to the desired drop location and release the left mouse button For example select source and drop it on target Select option option Multiple options are separated by a colon with the name of the drop down menu appearing first followed by the menu item name For example select System Logon bold Within procedures text and numbers that you type are shown in boldface Type text exactly as it appears without the boldface For example type blue in the text field Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide Related resources Introduction Enter bold Within procedures the two step process of typing data and pressing Enter For example enter y replace text Variable information is lower case italicized text replace the text with the actual value For example type name in the text field Document title Document and chapter names are shown in italics For example the Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide Ina Portable Document Format PDF file displayed on a workstation blue text identifies a link to other information in the file Select the specified text to activate the link For example refer to Typographical Conventions in this guide In a hard copy version of the PDF file the link is printed as non black text Locate the section title table etc in your document
31. designed to protect paper from moisture Ream wrappers have an internal moisture barrier that guards against moisture exchange Once the wrapper is opened the protective barrier is gone f paper edges appear wavy or tight return the paper to the supplier or try changing the humidity in small increments 5 to 1096 and allowing the paper to rest in small stacks for several hours between changes Figure 2 1 Wavy and tight edges e EE T LAW AW S i i RS YEN OOOO InN d Follow any special instructions given by the paper mill or vendor If you must use paper from an open unsealed ream take sheets from the center of the ream Place opened paper in plastic bags or moisture proof containers Using storage bags for unused paper Paper that has been unwrapped and not used such as paper left over at the end of a shift should be repackaged or protected with a moisture proof wrapper or plastic bag 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 2 4 Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide Managing your paper supply Part number 604K17520 Medium bag kit 20 medium size plastic bags and instructions for storing 11 x 17 inch A3 and 12 x 18 inch A3 stock Part number 604K17510 Large bag kit 20 large plastic bags and instructions for stor
32. ed stock especially important for specialty stock and correct output media assurance One important factor of this model is to ensure that the stock properties are set correctly when the paper trays are assigned This will allow the system to function with optimal performance This guide is intended for everyone involved with selecting storing or handling paper for the Xerox Nuvera Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide e Chapter 1 Selecting stock for your Xerox Nuvera System tells you which types of stock are recommended describes paper properties that affect xerographic images and paper handling and provides guidelines for ordering papers e Chapter 2 Managing your paper supply describes how to check paper for defects handle paper properly control moisture in paper and condition paper before printing e 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 describes Xerox papers that are recommended for use with the Xerox Nuvera how to access paper information online and how to order Xerox papers e Appendix A Converting paper weight from pounds to gsm provides a table and instructions for converting paper weights e Appendix B Printing with tabs provides information and procedures for printing tab jobs on the Xerox Nuvera Introduction vi Appendix C Managing the feed modules provid
33. eed modules 8 Select the stock from the list of saved stocks 9 Select OK 10 Load the stock in paper tray Load non tab stock in a paper tray To properly load tab stock in feeder tray go to Loading paper into feeder trays To add non tab stock to feeder tray 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 3 Move the side and rear guides away from the stack KEY POINT To load the stock correctly refer to the label on the inside panel at the front of the feeder tray When loading drilled stock fan the edge where the holes are located before loading the stock When loading stock with one side coated follow the label for pre printed stock for printing on the coated side 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 up 5 Position one ream of the stock against the leading left edge and roughly centered in the tray 6 Move the side and trail edge guides until they touch the stack Continue loading the stock to the recommended amount 7 Close the tray slowly but firmly until it latches Load tab stock in a paper tray NOTE A special tabs guide must be installed on the trail edge paper guide before tabs can be loaded and run from a feeder tray Two tab guides are included with each feeder module See Appendix B Printing w
34. eloped by the Apache Software Foundation http www apache org This product includes software developed by the JDOM Project http www jdom org 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 Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction V ADOULINIG QUIS DP P DIU eae eae V Ponce V Typographical Conventions vi Related resources iode ie EXG e EEG carta el 0 a qe de Rs d iet vii Selecting stock for your Xerox Nuvera System 1 1 Stock size and weight ranges 1 1 Recommended SIOGKS xao xe Ew ER E RS ER ERR AR RR WR RR wes 1 2 The Stock Library and Media Compatibility Guide 1 2 Stocks that should not be used 1 3 Ordering guidelines for paper 1 4 Paper properties that affect xerographic images 1 4 zn cq EDDIE 1 5 Finish Smoothness ss se eus varie A Gate in es EET REA 1 5 Stock coating categories for Xerox Nuvera 1 6 Formation 1 6 IMPUNES RSS Re tat eee a Se ser E rds da i E 1 6 OPAC 32k EE CE 1 7 SAR D a ce ea aa 1 7 Electrical propertie
35. en them 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 For Xerox Nuvera heavyweight paper is defined as any paper weighing from 106 to 216 gsm 1 The integrity of dry ink application and fusing on a printed sheet the presence or absence of errors such as areas where dry ink is missing faded or unevenly applied 2 The relative ability of a printed image to accurately reproduce an original especially an original photograph Small marks or spots in paper which can interfere with images and fine type Impurities in recycled papers include inks and other materials that are not completely removed during the deinking process A class of heavyweight paper lighter and less stiff than cover stock used for dividers tabs posters etc A feeder module that is positioned between the output module and the first stacker of a Xerox Nuvera Inserter trays and feeder trays are programmed and loaded in the same ways Paper made for label printing that is gummed on one side and attached to another waxy topped sheet The edge of a sheet that leaves the paper tray and enters the paper path first For Xerox Nuvera lightweight paper is defined as uncoated bond or offset paper weighing from 56 to 84 gsm A dull paper finish without gloss A list of papers that are approved for use with the Xerox Nuvera For the Xerox Nuvera middleweight paper is
36. erox test a small quantity before making a large purchase Storage tips Refer to the Chapter 2 Managing your paper supply section on controlling moisture in paper Usage tips To prevent leaving handling dents on sheets handle stocks gently when loading feeder trays To prevent damaging large size papers handle partial reams only Stock that is cut unevenly may require fanning to improve performance If multifeeds occur leave the stock in the tray and fan the lead and trail edges of the stack Gently hold one side lead or trail of the stack to keep it from moving Gently lift the top four inches 10 centimeters of the opposite side of the stack then allow the sheets to gently fan back down into the tray If the paper packaging does not indicate a paper loading direction load paper with the curl side down If jammed sheets exhibit damaged or folded lead edges check the unloaded stored paper from the same shipment to see if the paper is defective Bond 56 to 158 gsm Table 3 2 Bond 56 to 158 gsm Description Bond papers are commonly used for letterheads stationary and business forms Properties include whiteness uniform finish durability and good formation Bond papers accept ink readily and are easily erased Selection tips Select a smooth paper with good formation for best image quality Storage tips Follow general guidelines in Chapter 2 Managing your pa
37. es information and procedures for performing feeder functions on the Xerox Nuvera Appendix D Managing the Finishing Transport Module and Stacker provides information and procedures for performing finisher functions on the 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 lt Key gt Within procedures the names of keys to be pressed are enclosed in angle brackets The name of the key should be as it appears on the customer s keyboard For example Press lt Esc gt Select option Within procedures the term select can represent various methods of launching a feature the option to be selected is enclosed in square brackets To open a drop down menu move the cursor to the menu name or to the drop down arrow and press the left mouse button once For example select System To choose a menu item move the cursor to the item press the left mouse button to highlight the item then release the left mouse button For example select Logon To choose an icon or row and open the associated window move the cursor to the item and double click For example select Paper Trays on Printer Manager window to open the next level window NOTE The statement Open object denotes the same action 4 that is select object and double cli
38. fibers within a sheet A sheet with good formation appears even throughout when held up to a light Paper remains wrapped around a roller in the fusing area of the press The process of bonding dry ink to paper by applying heat and pressure The reflectivity of a paper s surface whether coated or uncoated Highly reflective shiny The classification of a paper that distinguishes it from other papers based on use appearance quality raw materials manufacturing method or a combination of these factors Glossary 2 Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide Glossary Term Definition grain grammage gsm halftone handling dent heavyweight paper image quality impurities index stock inserter label paper lead edge lightweight paper matte Media Compatibility Guide middleweight paper misfeed moisture content motile multisheet feed The direction in which most fibers lie in a sheet of paper either grain long with most fibers running parallel to the long edge of the sheet or grain short with most fibers running parallel to the short edge of the sheet The basis weight of a paper expressed in grams per square meter and abbreviated as gsm or g m See grammage A reproduction of a continuous tone image created through a screening process that converts the image into dots of different sizes with equal space between centers or dots of equal size with different spacing betwe
39. he Nuvera MX does not support printing on the following stock types e DocuCard e DocuClient Never tear e Super gloss Teslin Transparencies Coated stocks silk or gloss over 140 gsm Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide The stock types covered in this section include All stocks Tips that apply to all stocks Bond 56 to 158 gsm Bristol 147 to 220 gsm e Carbonless e Cover coated 140 to 220 gsm e Cover uncoated 106 to 220 gsm 3 1 Tips by stock type 3 2 Drilled paper Envelopes Heavyweight coated 140 to 216 gsm Heavyweight uncoated 106 to 220 gsm Index 130 to 220 gsm Labels Light uncoated 56 to 84 gsm Middleweight uncoated 91 to 105 gsm Perforated paper Preprinted paper Recycled paper Scored paper 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 Storage tips Any special guidelines for storing the stock Usage tips Any special guidelines for loading and running the stock Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide Tips by stock type Tips that apply to all stocks Table 3 1 All stocks Selection tips Before ordering stock check the latest Xerox Nuvera Media Compatibility Guide If you wish to run a paper that has not been recommended by X
40. he environment within the press becomes stabilized Paper that was left in the paper trays may need to be replaced with fresh paper For weekend shutdown Shut down the press by following the Powering Off the System procedure in the Xerox Nuvera User Guide and Training Aid online 2 5 Managing your paper supply 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 Conditioning means allowing the paper to stand unopened in the print room until its temperature matches the temperature of the print room NOTE Properly conditioning paper is the most important thing 4 you can do to improve paper handling Jamming due to paper curl and degraded image quality due to paper expansion are common problems when paper is not adequately conditioned The times in Table 2 3 should be considered minimum conditioning times and must be followed to obtain optimum performance Table 2 3 Paper conditioning times Minimum conditioning times Type of stock Reams Carton Pallet Uncoated stock 4 hours 24 hours 72 hours Coated and specialty stocks 24 hours 72 hours labels envelopes films etc Transparencies 4 hours 24 hours
41. heets of DocuCards in the feeder tray If using a Tiltatron you can load 200 sheets in trays 1 and 2 Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide 3 15 Tips by stock type 3 16 Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide Xerox digital stocks About Xerox papers 4 About Xerox papers Whenever Xerox designs a new machine its stocks and supplies are designed at the same time The Xerox Nuvera and its recommended 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 We research develop and test papers to ensure total compatibility and reliability with Xerox equipment and with the equipment of other manufacturers We are so confident about the quality of our paper that we offer you our Total Satisfaction Guarantee If within 90 days of the invoice date you are not satisfied with the performance of the paper we will replace it free of charge Xerox Offers a full line of digital imaging products including Uncoated digital paper and covers that are highly calendered smooth for superior image quality Coated papers and covers in a variety of finishes e Specialty stocks including Label stock Transparencies Tri fold brochure Accessing paper information online Xerox Nuvera Paper Gu
42. ide A broad range of Xerox stocks have been tested for image quality and paper handling with the Xerox Nuvera Check the following web site for the most recent list of papers that have been tested for use with Xerox Nuvera http www xerox com Contact your Xerox Supplies Sales Representative for information about papers that are not on the Xerox Nuvera Media Compatibility Guide 4 1 About Xerox papers To order Xerox paper Canada To order Xerox paper in Canada call 1 800 668 0199 United States To order Xerox paper in the United States call 1 800 822 2200 Worldwide To locate Xerox home pages and telephone numbers for other countries 1 Go to http www xerox com 2 Select the name of your country from the drop down list at the top of the page 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 4 2 Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide Converting paper weight from pounds to gsm A Converting paper weight from pounds to gsm Most countries outside of the United States use the metric system and express the weight of paper in grams per square meter 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 p
43. ighs 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 Storage tips Follow general guidelines in Chapter 2 Managing your paper supply Usage tips Enter accurate Stock Library information If possible load heavyweight papers with the grain parallel to the lead left edge of the paper tray so it will bend easier as it moves through the press Index 130 to 220 gsm Table 3 11 Index 130 to 220 gsm Description Stiff inexpensive paper commonly used for index cards covers file folders and business reply cards Selection tips Select the smoothest possible sheet for best image quality Storage tips Follow general guidelines in Chapter 2 Managing your paper supply Usage tips If folding is required place the image so the fold will align with the paper grain Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide 3 7 Tips by stock type 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 Printed labels are placed on objects cartons compact disks videos etc to identify and describe the contents Selection tips For best results select a label that was designed for laser compatibility When printing on large sheets of crack and
44. include installation instructions B 1 Printing with tabs 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 4 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 This mode maximizes productivity when printing mixed media jobs that include precut tab stock or full cut tab stock with a width greater than 8 5 x 11 inches 215 9 millimeters The number of images on the photoreceptor during a single revolution is referred to as a pitch mode There are different pitch modes for different paper sizes There is a deadcycle no image on the photoreceptor during a pitch mode change which causes reduced productivity In a tab job the body pages and tab pages have different pitch modes which causes deadcycling each time the press switches from one page size to the other When Tab Optimization Mode is enabled all pages are run with a single pitch mode to prevent deadcycling The throughput rate when Tab Optimization Mode is enabled is 240 impressions per minute regardless of whether the job contains tab stock Precut tabs can be printed one sided only Full cut tabs can be printed on both sides simplex or duplex DD To enable Tab Optimization Mode
45. ing oversize stocks up to 14 33 x 20 5 inches 364 x 520 millimeters Part number 604K17500 For ease of handling and to minimize handling damage each bag holds about 2 inches 50 millimeters of paper According to the kit directions information identifying the stock is written on a heavyweight sheet of paper which is then wrapped around one side of the stack to act as a protective sleeve The stock is grasped at the sleeve end and slid into a storage bag A flap at the bag opening is folded snugly over the stack to remove air from the bag The bagged stock is then flipped over so the weight of the stock will keep the bag closed In addition to protecting paper from high and low humidity the bags reduce or eliminate airborne fibers and debris that typically accumulate on unwrapped paper Running paper with airborne debris may cause steaks on prints due to press contamination Weekend shutdown Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide The system room environment should be kept within the temperature and relative humidity operating limits which are identified in Table 2 2 Table 2 2 Environmental limits Environmental Condition Operating Limits Temperature range 50 to 90 F 10 to 32 C Relative humidity range 15 to 85 uncoated paper 15 to 85 coated paper NOTE If the environment drifts outside of the operating limits while the press is shut down image quality will be degraded upon startup and until t
46. inks to prevent excessive offsetting Avoid conductive inks containing carbon blacks or metal powders Sheets will not hold sufficient electrical charge for proper dry ink transfer Paper handling problems may occur with conductive inks Test a small quantity of a preprinted paper before ordering a large quantity However if the guidelines provided here are not followed results may be inconsistent CAUTION Never print on sheets that were printed with rubber based inks or cured with a drying agent starch talc or rosin powders Machine contamination will result causing background spotting streaking deposits in the fuser and or spots on the photoreceptor CAUTION If you wish to use a preprinted paper that has not been tested by Xerox check with your Xerox representative first Some preprinted papers can cause production system damage Storage tips Protect preprinted sheets from moisture to prevent image quality defects and feeding problems 3 10 Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide Tips by stock type Table 3 16 Preprinted paper Usage tips Load preprinted letterhead stock with the letterhead facing up and against the inboard back edge The correct orientation is shown on the paper loading label inside the feeder tray f preprinted sheets are trimmed prior to being imaged on the Xerox Nuvera vacuum or brush the edges to remove debris in addition to fanning the sheets To avoid registra
47. int engine to the stacker and is able to reregister and rotate sheets The FTM also has a Top Tray that can be used as a valid destination and purge tray The minimum size sheet that the stacker can accept is 7 inches 178 mm in the process direction and 10 inches 254 mm in the cross process direction Any paper smaller than these dimensions can be programmed to the top tray but not to the stacker Unload stacker cart a2 v 3 Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide To remove the stack from the stacker cart or top tray 1 If an Unload condition exists go to step 5 To manually initiate an unload condition for a specified stacker cart or top tray go to step 2 Open the Stacking Tab Select the stacker to be unloaded The row is highlighted Press the right mouse button and select Unload To unload a stacker cart open the stacker front door Pull the cart from the stacker Remove the stack from the cart or use the alternate cart CON 9 OT as S9 m Push the cart into the stacker Managing the Finishing Transport Module and Stacker 9 Firmly close the stacker door View stacker settings To display the settings for a stacker Open a Stacker Settings window To open the window select the stacker on the machine mimic or double click on the row on the Stacking Tab D 2 Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide Managing the Stock Library Define a new stock E Managing the Stock Library To view a list of stocks select the S
48. it by holding a sheet up to a light If the sheet looks even throughout it has good formation If you see uneven light and dark areas formation is poor Good formation is especially important when documents include halftone images of photographs or high ink coverage Halftone images appear sharper on paper with good formation Solid images can appear uneven or spotty when printed on paper with poor formation Impurities in the papermaking process can leave tiny specks in some stocks The specks can appear as marks or spots in printed Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide Opacity Selecting stock for your Xerox Nuvera System images especially in high resolution images fine type and fine lines Impurities in recycled papers consist of inks and adhesives from window envelopes stick on notes labels etc which are difficult to remove during the recycling process Use high quality non recycled papers when the best image quality is required Shade Opacity refers to the ability of a printed image to show through from the opposite side of a sheet or from another sheet below it Opacity increases as the weight of the sheet increases Fillers are also added to paper during the manufacturing process to increase opacity Opacity is measured according to how much light a sheet blocks and is expressed as a percentage between 0 and 100 Most papers fall in the 80 to 90 range however an opacity of 98 will prevent a printed image from sh
49. ith tabs for more information Contact the Xerox Customer Support center if you are not sure if the appropriate hardware is installed NOTE Load straight forward collated tab stock when printing 1 sided tabs with a DS5000 or BFM type finisher Load reverse collated tabs when printing with a Multi Function Finisher NOTE To prevent stock handling problems do not use tabs over 1 2 inch 13 millimeters for duplex printing To add tab stock to feeder tray Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide Managing the feed modules 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 3 Move the side and trail edge guides away from the stack 4 Load the required stock in the tray NOTE When loading pre cut tabs the tab side of the sheets must be on the trail edge Refer to the label in the feeder tray NOTE When running coated tab stock limit the stacks in feeder trays to 200 sheets to prevent jamming 5 Position the stock against the leading left edge of the tray 6 Move the rear and side guides until they touch the stack 7 Close the tray slowly but firmly until it latches Prevent a tray from feeding D2 1 Select the tray to be programmed The table row is highlighted 2 Right click on the tray to be disabled CAUTION Selecting Disable Tray to prevent a tray from feeding will delete the stock attributes for the tray Make a
50. l be folded Commonly used for greeting cards and tri fold brochures Scoring helps create a smooth crisp fold when the fold is against the grain or the job is printed on heavyweight or coated paper Selection tips For best results select a pre scored paper that was designed for laser compatibility Storage tips Follow general guidelines in Chapter 2 Managing your paper supply Usage tips Many scored papers are coated on one side Image the coated side first Synthetic papers and plastics Table 3 19 Synthetic papers and plastics Description Sheets made without plant fibers that resemble paper Most synthetic sheets are made from thermoplastic materials Selection tips Select laser compatible synthetic media only Storage tips Follow the manufacturer s recommendations Usage tips 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 12 Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide Tabs Tips by stock type NOTE special tabs guide must be installed on the trail edge 4 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 Refer to Appendix B Printing with tabs for more info
51. n Figure 2 4 Figure 2 4 Determining paper curl Place paper gently into the feeder tray Handle large size stocks in partial reams to prevent leaving handling dents on sheets Handling dents are small creases on the paper surface or coating which can cause deletions in the printed image Stack paper into the tray in a uniform stack so that all sheets are touching the lead edge left side of the tray and are roughly centered front to back Never stack paper above the maximum mark which is on the right rear paper guide Tray capacities based on 20 pound bond 75 gsm paper are 4 tray feed module Tray 1 up to1600 sheets Tray 2 up to 3100 sheets Trays 3 and 4 up to 550 sheets each 2 tray feed module Trays 1 and 2 up to 1 600 sheets each After all of the paper has been placed into the tray adjust the paper guides so they are touching the stack NOTE Feeding problems will occur if the paper is not stacked uniformly Faults will occur if the paper guides are not adjusted properly If a stock does not feed properly try flipping the paper stack Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide Managing your paper supply over If the problem persists try replacing the paper in the tray with fresh paper f misfeeds or multifeeds occur open the paper tray and remove partially fed sheets Adjust the paper stack so it is uniform and is positioned tightly against the lead left edge of the tray Position the paper g
52. ncies 3 14 Perforated paper 3 9 Plastic stock 3 12 Pre cut tabs 3 13 Preprinted paper 3 10 R Recommended Media List RML 1 2 Recycled papers 1 7 3 11 Resistivity 1 7 1 11 S Scored paper 3 12 Shade 1 7 Stacker Procedures Unload Stacker D 1 Stock Coating categories 1 6 curl 2 6 2 8 Fanning 2 8 Moisture problems 2 3 Using storage bags 2 4 Stock Library 1 2 Procedures Define a new stock E 1 Index 2 Delete a stock E 2 Edit stock E 2 Stock Properties Brightness 1 5 Finish smoothness 1 5 Formation 1 6 Impurities 1 7 Opacity 1 7 Reliability 1 8 Resistivity 1 7 Shade 1 7 Stock properties 1 5 Stocks Basic size A 1 Basis weight A 1 Paper sizes 1 1 Procedures Define a new stock E 1 Delete stock E 2 Edit stock E 2 Recommended 4 1 Recommended types 1 2 Selecting 1 1 Types not recommended 1 3 Weights 1 1 Storage area for paper climate control 2 3 Surface strength 1 1 1 Synthetic stock 3 12 T Tabs 3 13 Installing the tabs guide B 2 Tabs guide 3 13 Tabs guides B 2 Tabs guide 2 9 B 1 Installing B 2 Load feeder trays B 3 Replace B 1 Tabs guide kits Obtaining B 1 Tabs guides B 2 Total Satisfaction Guarantee 4 1 Transparencies 3 14 Typographical conventions vi Caution defined vii Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide Warning defined vii W Weight paper Converting pounds to gsm A 1 X Xerox paper stock 4 1 Xerox stocks Technical information 4 2 Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide Index Index 3 Index
53. ne dresse destine RE 3 15 About Xerox papers 4 1 Xerox digital stocks uu espace Ret CaS ORS RACK Rc A ee ae OR eS 4 1 Accessing paper information online 4 1 To order Xerox paper s s sdxomerkeeruRkedi oe kGCRA Ge basses dame 4 2 Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide Table of Contents For technical information about Xerox paper 4 2 Converting paper weight from pounds to gsm A 1 Understanding basic size and basis weight A 1 Formula for converting paper weights A 2 Table for converting paper weights A 2 Printing with tabs B 1 Obtaining additional tabs guide kits B 1 Installing the tabs quide gsi ss ERRARE RE REX E NRERREEERREXRSRES B 2 Tab Optimization Mode B 2 Define stocks program and load feeder trays B 3 Printing on tabbed stock LL rer Sc cee teak eee ws eee eee eees EU NREE B 3 For systems with a Multi Function Finisher MFF B 4 For systems with FTM DS5000 or BFM type finishers B 4 Managing the feed modules C 1 Feeder procedures ui veu Rr sa ws oad demi Od Ske web te Heed wes C 1 Add stock to a tray directly from the Stock Library window C 1 Copy stock attributes from one tray to another C 1 Load non tab stock in a paper tray C 2
54. note of the precise stock name to facilitate reprogramming the tray for the currently programed stock 3 Select Tray Disable Tray View a list of paper trays and their settings Inserter procedures To display a list of paper trays attached to the IOT click on the Paper Trays tab in the Printer Manager window Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide Assign stock to a paper tray in the Inserter module using the same procedures as feeder trays in the paper module If the same stock is programmed in a feeder paper tray and an inserter paper tray the system will choose the feeder tray over the inserter tray To avoid using the wrong tray the stock can be copied and renamed with a unique name The feeder and inserter can then be programmed with one version or the other Managing the feed modules C 4 Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide Finisher procedures Managing the Finishing Transport Module and Stacker D Managing the Finishing Transport Module and Stacker Stacker Limitations 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 is programmed The DS5000 Stacker can stack up to 5000 sheets of 20 pound 75 gsm bond paper There is one stacking tray although the stacker comes with two interchangeable stacking carts The Finishing Transport Module FTM transports the sheets from the pr
55. ob uses hole punched tabs and hole punched body stock both stocks are loaded with the punched edges leading The system assumes that tabs are right edge portrait or bottom edge landscape If the job is different you may need to select Rotate 180 for the entire job If using Build Job to program the tab job select Build Job Type Contains Tab Stock or Envelopes Tabs cannot be loaded in the Insertion Module For systems with FTM DS5000 or BFM type finishers B 4 Use only forward collated tabs Load tabs with the first tab in a set on top For 5 bank tabs loads tabs 1 2 3 4 5 with 1 on top Load paper according to the labels on the feed trays with tabs on the trail edge Program the feed trays Program the job to run 1 N face down If printing on 8 5 x 11 inch tabs set the properties for the tabs as single sided Exception Pages and set the image shift to 1 2 inch If using preprinted tabs add them as Inserts If the job uses hole punched tabs and hole punched body stock both stocks are loaded with the punched edges leading The system assumes that tabs are right edge portrait or bottom edge landscape If the job is different you may need to select Rotate 180 for the entire job If using Build Job to program the tab job select Build Job Type Contains Tab Stock or Envelopes Tabs can be loaded in the Insertion Module Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide Feeder procedures Managing the feed modules
56. other is A5 5 5 These tab guides are mounted on brackets or in a molded pocket that is located inside the Feed Module front door When using the A4 11 tabs guide tab page size is 9 x 11 inches A4 tab size 223 x 297mm and body page size is 8 5 x 11 inches A4 210 x 297mm When using the A5 5 5 tabs guide tab page size is 8 5 x 6 inches A5 tab size 161 x 210mm and body page size is 8 5 x 5 5 A5 148 x 210mm NOTE Check with your service representative if you are not sure that you have the required hardware for running tabs The A4 11 tabs guide can be installed in any tray The A5 5 5 tabs guide can only be installed in Trays 1 and 2 The tabs guide should be removed from the tray once tab printing is completed This will reduce the chance of damaging the tabs guide when loading normal paper It is recommended that tab jobs be sent to the stacker cart not to a stacker top tray unless the stock size is smaller than the 7x10 inch 178x254 mm size limitation of the stacker When running tab stock the quality of the stack on the stacker cart may be affected due to the structure of the media Once the tabs guide is installed program jobs according to the procedures for programming tab jobs Obtaining additional tabs guide kits Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide If additional Feed Module Tab Guide kits Part 2600K14630 are needed contact your Xerox Service Representative The additional kits are customer installable and
57. ounds and gsm You will need to convert pounds to gsm only ifthe gsm weight has not been specified Understanding basic size and basis weight Basic size in the United States is the sheet size of a particular type of paper that is recognized by buyers and sellers as the standard size Different types of paper have different basic sizes When basic sizes were established each paper s basic size was believed to be its best size for printing folding and trimming The weight of paper is called its basis weight In the United States basis weight is expressed as the number of pounds of one ream of paper usually 500 sheets cut to its basic size NOTE The industry standard for basis weight allows a plus or 4 minus 5 variation Therefore a ream of 20 pound 75 gsm bond paper can have an actual weight from 19 to 21 pounds 71 43 to 78 95 gsm Basic size is used to determine basis weight as illustrated in the following examples One ream 500 sheets of 80 pound cover cut to its basic size 20x26 inch 80 pounds e One ream 500 sheets of 60 pound offset cut to its basic size 25x38 inch 60 pounds Table A 1 shows the basic sizes for common types of paper Table A 1 Basic sizes Paper Grades Basic Size inches Bond Xerographic Ledger Writing 17 x 22 Offset Book Text 25 x 38 Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide A 1 Converting paper weight from pounds to gsm Table A 1 Basic sizes
58. ow Papers with high moisture content Melting in the fuser Poor image quality and unacceptable jam rate Papers containing talc or plasticizer Poor image quality poor paper handling and printer contamination Preprinted sheets printed with non laser compatible inks or inks that are Poor image quality poor paper handling and printer contamination not sufficiently cured refer to Preprinted paper section in chapter 3 Preprinted sheets that were dried with offset drying powder Poor image quality poor paper handling and printer contamination Windowed Stock Window Clings Unacceptable jam rate Unacceptable jam rate ID cards Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide Unacceptable jam rate Selecting stock for your Xerox Nuvera System 4 NOTE Some paper properties are not included in the supplier s paper specifications Order papers with guaranteed performance from vendors with stringent quality assurance programs Vendors J specifications should prohibit the use of talc and plasticizer Ordering guidelines for paper Follow these general guidelines when ordering paper Check the following web site for the most recent list of papers that have been tested for use with the Xerox Nuvera Production and Perfecting Systems http www xerox com Call Xerox Supplies for information about papers that are not on the Xerox Nuvera Media Compatibility Guide Inthe U S call 1 800
59. owing through on the opposite side of the sheet Choose paper with high opacity when printing on both sides of the paper or when heavy dry ink coverage will be applied Shade is the color of the paper Paper shade may change the colors of printed images because dry ink is applied in dot patterns that allow the paper shade to show through The color of the paper white pink buff etc must be specified in the Xerox Nuvera Stock Library When choosing paper color e Remember that paper shades can vary significantly among brands Electrical properties and image quality Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide Resistivity is the resistance to direct current between the two sides of a sheet of paper The electrical properties of paper are important because a sheet must be able to attract dry ink during the xerographic process If a stock s resistivity is excessively high or low the printed image may be too light and deletions may occur Selecting stock for your Xerox Nuvera System Paper properties that affect paper handling 1 8 Moisture content The following paper properties affect how well the production system runs You can maximize the productivity of your printer by choosing high quality papers and managing the moisture content Grain Paper must be manufactured with the proper moisture content for printing Proper moisture level can be maintained by purchasing paper in moisture proof packaging and leaving it in i
60. paper properties such as resistance to liquids smoothness stiffness and surface strength To shift out of square alignment with the paper path or the resulting tilt of images with respect to the sheet edges The evenness or flatness of the surface of paper The area of paper being covered by dry ink especially by a photo Stocks designed for printing special types of jobs that cannot be printed on common stock types The process of placing sheets emerging from the print engine in the output tray or on the cart Electricity that is generated as low moisture paper moves through the system A paper s resistance to bending or deforming under stress A single instance of a paper as listed in the Stock Library A stock is programmed and loaded into a feeder tray 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 The table of papers on the system interface that can be loaded into paper trays Each paper is defined as a combination of media and stock attributes The Xerox Nuvera uses Stock Library information to change press settings for individual papers Paper or other material to be printed The resistance of a paper s surface to shedding fibers coating or other particles during the printing process Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide Glossary 5 Glossary Term Definition syntheti
61. path but can go no further Abbreviations for coated on one side of a sheet and coated on two sides A North American measurement of paper thickness expressed as points which are thousandths of an inch A paper with an impact sensitive coating that is used to produce multiple copies Coated paper that is dried under pressure against a solid surface to produce a high gloss finish They are often made for high ink receptivity Small pieces or shreds of paper A paper with a surface coating on one or both sides that produces a smooth finish Allowing paper to stand unopened in the print room until the paper temperature matches the room temperature to prevent jamming and image shift Paper dust or other foreign materials in the press that can cause jamming image quality problems and fuser wraps Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide Glossary 1 Glossary Term Definition continuous tone contone cover stock curl deletion die cut dimensional stability drilled paper dry ink dry ink coverage drying powder duplex printing edge weld filler finish flaking folio sheet formation fuser wrap fusing gloss glossy grade 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 See continuous tone A heavyweight paper designed to be used for book covers folders greeting cards business
62. pecially with duplex printing Controlling moisture in paper Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide Follow these guidelines to prevent moisture related problems Store paper on pallets on shelves or in cabinets Cartons can absorb extra moisture if placed on the floor Store paper in a climate controlled room if possible Most air conditioning systems provide a good mix of temperature and humidity Paper will perform best if the storage area is between 68 and 76 F 20 and 24 C with 35 to 55 relative humidity 2 3 Managing your paper supply NOTE If there is a large amount of foot traffic in the paper storage Y room the environmental control system may not be able to maintain the proper humidity level Periodically check the humidity with an accurate humidity measuring device and adjust it up or down as needed Ifan air conditioned room is not available choose an area that is protected from extreme temperatures and humidity Never store paper in temperatures below 50 F 10 C or above 90 F 32 C Relative humidity should never be below 15 or above 85 Maintain print room relative humidity between 15 and 85 Coated and specialty stocks are more sensitive to moisture than uncoated papers and should not be stored or used in environments exceeding 65 relative humidity if at all possible Leave reams and cartons unopened until you are ready to load the paper into the press Ream wrappers and cartons are
63. peel label stock the direction of the cracks impacts print quality When the cracks run parallel to the short edge of the sheet print quality is not affected When the cracks run parallel to the long edge mottling may appear around the cracks Storage tips Usage tips Store label stock in sealed boxes before and following printing Load label stock in trays with the labels facing up Only load 50 labels at a time Run simplex mode only Lightweight uncoated 56 to 84 gsm Table 3 13 Lightweight uncoated 56 to 84 gsm Description Selection tips Any uncoated offset paper for use in printing that weighs 56 to 84 gsm Select the stiffest stock available with good formation and high opacity For best results select a paper that indicates laser compatibility Storage tips Protect from environmental extremes after imaging Usage tips If possible load lightweight papers with the grain parallel to the front and back of the paper tray to increase stiffness Due to high moisture content offset papers are more likely than other papers to curl and jam as they leave the fuser Try using a heavier or stiffer offset paper if excessive jamming occurs 3 8 Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide Tips by stock type Middleweight uncoated 91 to 105 gsm Table 3 14 Middleweight uncoated 91 to 105 gsm Description Selection tips Any uncoated offset paper for use in printing that weighs
64. per supply Usage tips Follow general usage tips in Table 3 1 Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide 3 3 Tips by stock type 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 supply Usage tips If imaged sheets will be folded place the image so the fold will be with the grain Carbonless Table 3 4 Carbonless Description A paper with an impact sensitive coating that is used to produce multiple copies Selection tips For best results select paper that was designed for laser compatibility Storage tips Follow general guidelines in Chapter 2 Managing your paper supply Usage tips When 1 N output is selected load the stock with the top sheet facing up When N 1 output is selected load the stock with the top sheet facing down e Carbonless paper should be run in simplex mode only e Carbonless paper may cause additional contamination of paper path rolls which can result in skew and paper jams Additional cleaning time may be required by the CSE during service depending on the percentage of carbonless stock run versus non carbonless stock Cover coated 140 to 220 gsm Table 3 5 Cover coated 140 to 220 gsm Description Coated stiff papers that
65. printed jobs face up or face down The default is to print jobs face down which is the recommended orientation when using an inserter If a job is printed face up sheets fed from the inserter may be oriented incorrectly When printing from feeder and inserter trays pay special attention to stock orientation Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide Managing your paper supply Paper handling Xerox has tested a wide variety of stocks for use with an inserter e Regular stocks feed well from inserter trays Many specialty stocks such as tabs transparencies business cards and trifold brochures can be fed successfully from an inserter Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide 2 11 Managing your paper supply 2 12 Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide Tips by stock type 3 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 Stock attributes e Specialty stocks Stock grades used in North American only NOTE Stocks are divided into grades according to their end use method of printing and pulp content Paper grades may not be consistent among paper manufacturers and vendors Xerox Nuvera MX Special considerations Stock types The Xerox Nuvera MX system uses special MICR toner Because of this special use toner t
66. r coated tabs may be loaded at a time 4 Adjust the paper tray guides and adjust any tabs that are misaligned 5 Open the Feed Module front door and remove the tab guide A4 11 or A5 5 5 6 Install the tab guide making sure it is positioned below the actuator arm of the paper guide 7 Assign the 8 5 x 11 inch A4 or 8 5 x 5 5 inch A5 stock for the body sheets to another paper tray and load the stock Refer to the User Guide and Training Aid for more detailed information Printing on tabbed stock Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide 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 Refer to the following sets of hints and tips when printing jobs with tabbed stock B 3 Printing with tabs 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 Load paper according to the labels on the feed trays with the tabs on the trail edge Program the feed trays Program the job to run N 1 face up If printing on 8 5 x 11 inch tabs set the properties for the tabs as single sided Exception Pages and set the image shift to 1 2 inch If using preprinted tabs add them as Inserts If the j
67. rect stock properties especially the weight listed as gsm Based on the weight of the stock gsm setting the feed tray fluffers settings are modified to feed the programmed stock Taking time to verify the gsm setting increases runtime and productivity by decreasing feed module paper jams Inside the feeder tray move the paper guides away from the stack before adding or removing stock This will help you prevent damage to the guides and the paper Adjust the side and trail edge guides snug against the stack after loading the first ream of paper then fill the remainder of the tray Ensure the finger of the stack height sensor is free and rests above the top of the stack Loading papers of varying types and weights may warrant manual adjustment of the decurler mechanism Refer to the Adjusting the Decurler section in the Xerox Nuvera User Guide 2 7 Managing your paper supply 2 8 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 If the paper packaging does not specify a paper loading direction load paper into the tray with the curl side down To determine the curl side of the paper hold a 1 2 inch 18mm stack between your thumb and first finger by the short edge and allow the paper to hang freely The long edges will curl slightly toward the center of the stack as shown i
68. rmation Table 3 20 Tabs Description Tabs are cover weight sheets that are slightly longer in one dimension than normal size sheets and are used to mark off sections Pre cut tabs are stamped to remove all but a small tab typically come in sets of three or five and are arranged in a particular order Full cut tabs have a larger uniform section that protrudes beyond the standard sized sheets and are not arranged in a particular order Selection tips Refer to the Drilled paper section if tabs have pre punched holes to ensure hole pattern is acceptable Tabs with a sequence of 1 to 31 can be run Storage tips Follow general guidelines in Chapter 2 Managing your paper supply Usage tips Pre cut tabs must be loaded in paper trays for long edge feed e Only use single straight forward collated tabs with the DS5000 stacker The job should be programmed with 1 N order and face down delivery A5 5 5 tabs can not be run to the stacker due to the stacker size limitation These tabs can only be programmed to the top tray When loading pre cut tabs the tab side of the sheets must be on the trail edge Refer to the label in the paper tray When running tab stock with coated or laminated tabs limit the stacks in feeder trays to 200 sheets to prevent jamming If jamming occurs reduce the number of sheets to 50 Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide 3 13 Tips by stock type Transparencies Table
69. rt edge as the lead edge reinforced strip facing down etc The route that a sheet of paper takes through a press from the paper tray to the output tray In drilled paper a stack of small paper circles remaining in the ring binder holes as a result of an imperfect drilling A set of paper properties such as size weight brightness and opacity that distinguishes one type of paper from other types Paper that has been die or laser cut with lines of small regularly spaced holes or slits to enable clean separation such as for coupons or reply cards A material added to some papers to increase softness and flexibility A North American measurement of paper thickness equal to one thousandth of an inch A paper with a point size of 3 has a thickness caliper of 003 inch Point sizes range from 3 to 13 The property of paper that allows permeation of air Porosity depends on the number of pores in a sheet as well as the size shape and distribution of pores Paper and packaging that have been printed on used at least once by consumers and then submitted for recycling Any previously printed paper that will be printed on again An integrated workstation running Xerox software for interfacing with and managing the Xerox Nuvera A jam caused by a sheet of paper becoming wrapped around the pressure roll in the fuser A complex property of paper that allows high quality printing Printability is a combination of other prope
70. rties such as smoothness opacity and ink receptivity Fibers that are extracted from wood straw cotton or grasses and used to make paper Glossary 4 Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide Glossary Term Definition ream recycled paper reflectivity reliability resistivity scored paper shade sheet topography simplex printing sizing skew smoothness solid area coverage specialty stocks stacking static stiffness stock stock attributes Stock Library stock surface strength 480 500 or 1000 sheets of paper in a sealed package Paper manufactured with a specified percentage of post consumer waste The ability of paper to reflect light Smooth and coated papers reflect light more directly than rough papers producing sharper images A paper s ability to run on the press without jams multifeeds and misfeeds The resistance of direct current between opposite parallel faces of a cubic centimeter of a material Paper that has a groove along a line on which the sheets will be folded The color of paper or the slight tint to a sheet of white paper White paper can have a slight blue yellow or pink shade The human eye interprets a white sheet with a slight blue shade as being truly white The physical features of the surface of a sheet of paper Printing on one side of a sheet only The treatment of paper internal or surface with materials that alter fibers to change
71. s 140 x 210 320 x 470 The 4 tray feed module trays hold varying sizes of papers Trays 1 and 2 can hold papers from 5 5 x 8 27 inches 140x210 mm to 9 0 X 12 6 inches 228 x 320 mm Trays 3 and 4 can hold 7 2 x 8 0 inches 183 x 203 mm to 12 6 x 18 5 inches 320 x 470 mm The 2 tray feed module tray can hold papers from 7 2 x 8 0 inches 183 x 203 mm to 12 6 x 18 5 inches 820 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 Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide Measurement Minimum Maximum Weight in 16 pound bond 80 pound cover pounds 40 pound uncoated offset 110 pound index 100 pound coated offset Weight in 56 gsm bond 220 gsm grams per 56 gsm uncoated offset meter squared 140 gsm C2S coated 160 gsm C1S coated Selecting stock for your Xerox Nuvera System Recommended stocks Refer to Appendix A Converting paper weight from pounds to gsm for paper weight conversion information 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 Image quality is greatly influenced by paper surfa
72. s and image quality 1 7 Paper properties that affect paper handling 1 8 Moisture content 1 8 CFA ere b de Rad eC SR n a ee a ada a aa RS dd 1 8 Determining grain direction 1 9 Cut qualily 24232252565 doe Saintes Cdi Ne Soe ao 1 10 In house trimming and paper cutting 1 10 Surface STENOM 312 5221 2122 ANE ROT ias hdi hg x Ed 1 11 Electrical properties and paper handling 1 11 Managing your paper supply 2 1 Checking paper for defects 2 1 Handling ADEN ad due bed ERR ae EEE See C RENE E EOE Sse EPESE 2 2 Paper and moislilB isa ee ees banded 3 died these RR eed 2 3 Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide Table of Contents Problems caused by moisture 2 3 Controlling moisture in paper 2 3 Using storage bags for unused paper 2 4 Weekend shutdown 2 5 Conditioning paper to the printing environment 2 6 Loading paper into feeder trays 2 6 Inserter hints and Up sua n alere nx He REOR rA RE ERR Gee og tid 2 10 Stock NAM S ssec c Geter nd wines eae ERR ad wed ag ipid 2 10 Stock orientation REED 2 10 Paper handling es ss aaa siepi estan o E e a ai e 2 11 Tips by stock type 3
73. t Apply Otherwise select Save to apply the changes and close the window E 2 Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide Glossary of paper terms Glossary Term Definition additives basic size basis weight binder blister bond paper brightness bristol buckling C1S C2S caliper carbonless paper cast coated paper chaff coated paper conditioning contamination Minerals chemicals sizing and dyes added to paper pulp or coatings to improve the paper s performance and appearance In the United States the standard sheet size for a particular grade of paper In the United States the weight of a ream of paper cut to a specified size expressed in pounds In most other countries basis weight is expressed as the number of grams per square meter of paper A material added during papermaking that causes paper fibers to adhere to one another or coating to adhere to paper An elevated part of a sheet s surface or coating caused by air or steam that is trapped between the sheet and its surface A durable writing or printing paper commonly used for letterheads business forms and correspondence A paper s ability to reflect light on a scale from 0 to 100 Brightness enhances contrast in printed images Stiff heavyweight paper 200 500gsm 6 pts or thicker that is commonly used for index cards and file folders Repeated folds that occur when a sheet is being forced forward in the paper
74. t Book Text Cover Tag Index Bristol Tag 17 x 22 25 x 38 20 x 26 24 x 36 25 5 x 30 5 22 5 x 28 5 44 30 49 13 33 99 40 61 16 67 74 45 90 75 81 20 55 89 90 24 60 104 70 105 28 108 40 118 80 120 32 125 130 133 90 72 135 36 50 147 67 148 100 149 55 158 162 40 60 163 Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide 100 90 A 3 Converting paper weight from pounds to gsm Table A 3 Equivalent basis weights of paper eur Offset Weight in te Boon Cover Tag Index Tao gsm Writing 17 x 22 25 x 38 20 x 26 24 x 36 25 5 x 30 5 22 5 x 28 5 176 65 80 178 120 189 70 199 110 203 125 216 80 219 100 243 90 244 150 253 140 263 120 270 100 284 175 306 140 307 170 325 200 351 160 384 175 395 180 398 220 407 250 430 200 A 4 Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide Printing with tabs B Printing with tabs A special tabs guide is installed on the trail edge paper guide after tab stock is loaded into the paper tray The tabs guide prevents the fluffers from blowing sheets with short tab extensions away from the lead edge of the tray Two tabs guides are included with each feeding module One is labeled A4 11 and the
75. tion problems due to non uniform sheet cut use the same sheet orientation outboard and lead edge on the Xerox Nuvera that was used on the offset press Preprinted sheets must be run uncollated All sheets in a single paper tray must contain the same preprinted image Recycled paper Table 3 17 Recycled paper Description Selection tips Storage tips Recycled papers contain paper that was returned from consumers for recycling Most recycled papers are made from a combination of new pulp waste from the paper making process and post consumer waste paper which can contain adhesives and inks that are difficult to remove Recycled papers are less uniform in content and quality than papers made entirely from virgin fibers Xerox recycled papers that are recommended for the Xerox Nuvera press offer the best paper handling performance and image quality available 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 Follow general guidelines in Chapter 2 Managing your paper supply Usage tips Impurities in recycled paper may cause spots on the photoreceptor and machine contamination Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide Tips by stock type Scored paper Table 3 18 Scored paper Description Paper with a crease along a line where the paper wil
76. tock Library tab in Printer Manager on Delete a stock CAUTION An incorrect value for any stock attribute can cause faults or unacceptable image quality Select the Stock Library tab in Printer Manager 2 Onthe Stock Library tab select the source stock The table row is highlighted 3 Select Stock Duplicate A settings window opens KEY POINT The Stock Name is not case sensitive and must be unique 4 The Stock Name field is empty type new value in the field 5 Select the attribute to be modified 6 Select the desired value for the attribute from the menu or type a new value in the field Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each attribute to be modified To add or modify comments type the desired text in the Comments field These comments will be displayed on the settings window for this stock only 9 To make the changes without closing the settings window select Apply Otherwise select Save to apply the changes and close the window Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide Only an Administrator level user can delete stocks from the Stock Library NOTE If the specified stock is being used for the current job the stock cannot be deleted NOTE If the specified stock is assigned to a tray the stock cannot be deleted Program the tray for a different stock before continuing the procedure E 1 Managing the Stock Library To delete a specified stock from the Stock Library d 2 1 Select the Stock Library tab
77. trength Selecting stock for your Xerox Nuvera System contamination issues Fibers additives and coatings can rub off of sheets as they are pulled through drive rollers Papers with good surface strength shed fewer fibers and particles which helps prevent the production system from becoming contaminated over time System contamination causes jamming throughout the production system image quality problems and fuser wraps fuser agent becomes contaminated Electrical properties and paper handling Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide Paper naturally resists electrical current which can lead to static build up between sheets Static can cause multifeeds jams and stacking problems To obtain proper resistivity paper manufacturers add salt and other materials during the paper manufacturing process They also pack paper in moisture proof packaging to maintain resistivity For best performance choose paper with low resistivity and observe the storage guidelines in Chapter 2 Managing your paper supply Selecting stock for your Xerox Nuvera System 1 12 Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide Managing your paper supply 2 Managing your paper supply Paper is a large investment in any printing operation As with any other investment managing it well will ensure the greatest possible returns Managing your paper supply includes e Checking paper that is shipped to you for defects Handling and storing paper properly to prevent damage
78. ts original packaging until you are ready to use it For more information refer to the Ordering guidelines for paper and Electrical properties and paper handling sections of this guide During the paper making process most of the paper fibers align parallel to each other When sheets are cut they are either grain long fibers are parallel to the longer dimension of the sheet or grain short fibers are parallel to the shorter dimension of the sheet 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 The grain direction may be specified on the paper packaging Some manufacturers add the words long or short to the label to indicate paper grain LGand SG are common abbreviations for long grain and short grain n Europe A3SG indicates A3 size paper with short grain AALG indicates A4 size paper with long grain Most manufacturers in North America underline the paper dimension that corresponds to the grain e It is also common in North America to write the grain dimension as the second of the two dimensions dimension x grain dimension Grain direction is also important when using lightweight and heavyweight papers Load lightweight papers into paper trays with the grain parallel to the
79. uides against the stack to secure it fmultifeeds occur during printing leave the paper in the tray and fan the top of the stack Hold one side of the stack with one hand to prevent it from moving Gently lift the top four inches 10 centimeters of the opposite side of the stack then allow the sheets to gently fan back down into the tray Figure 2 5 Fanning the lead edge _ yox e 4 e A special tabs guide must be installed on the trail edge paper guide before tabs can be loaded and run from a paper tray There are two tabs guides one is labeled A4 11 can be put in any tray and the other is A5 5 5 can be put in trays 1 and 2 These tab guides are mounted on brackets or in a molded pocket that is located inside the Feed Module front door See the instructions for installing tab guides that were included in the tabs guide kit for more information When the tabs guide is installed in a paper tray only tabbed stock that corresponds to the tab guide i e 9 x11 tabs with the 11 guide should be run from the tray When loading a tray with a tabs guide do the following to prevent damage to the trail edge paper guide Move the outboard paper guide away from the stack before moving the trail edge guide away from the stack Position the trail edge paper guide against the stack Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide 2 9 Managing your paper supply Inserter hints and tips before positioning the
80. ust be programmed to run in the simplex mode only and to stack face down to prevent damage to the backing sheet Load only 50 transparencies in a tray at a time For dedicated transparency trays first place approximately half an inch 12 mm of plain paper at the bottom of the tray This will ensure that all 50 transparencies will get used 3 14 Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide Tips by stock type 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 The ID card dimensions are 2 125 x 3 375 inches 53 975 x 85 725 millimeters Selection tips Storage tips Use the standard DocuCards which are 8 5 x 11 inch A4 sheets with a single ID card as shown here Due to their structure DocuCards are packaged by alternating the stacking direction every 50 sheets Cardboard separators are placed between the 50 sheet sets Store DocuCards in unopened boxes until ready to print Place unused DocuCards back into the original packaging alternating the direction approximately every 50 sheets Do not leave DocuCard stock in the feeder tray overnight Usage tips Load DocuCards with the ID card facing up Load no more than 50 s
81. x10 C5 162x229mm or 178x254mm sized envelopes Storage tips Follow general guidelines in Chapter 2 Managing your paper supply Usage tips Booklet Envelopes should be loaded with the flap closed flap down and on the leading edge e Catalog Envelopes should be loaded with the flap open flap down and on the outboard edge Only load 50 envelopes at a time to keep the stack as level as possible Donotuse envelopes with latex based glue closures for example self sealing envelopes Heavyweight coated 140 to 220 gsm Description Table 3 9 Heavyweight coated 140 to 220 gsm Any coated paper for use in printing that weighs 140 gsm or more Coatings may be applied to one or both sides to enhance image quality Selection tips Dry ink may not adhere well to some high gloss semi gloss and gloss coated heavyweight stocks Test a small quantity before making a large purchase Storage tips Handle with care Coating increases weight and susceptibility to damage Usage tips e Enter accurate Stock Library information e f possible load heavyweight papers with the grain parallel to the lead edge of the paper tray so it will bend easier as it moves through the press 3 6 Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide Tips by stock type Heavyweight uncoated 106 to 220 gsm Table 3 10 Heavyweight uncoated 106 to 220 gsm Description Any uncoated paper for use in printing that we
82. your Xerox Nuvera System Cut quality Figure 1 3 Hangs lower with grain The accuracy of the sheet cutting process affects paper handling and image quality When paper is cut with a dull blade edges stick together to form edge welds which cause paper jams and excess paper dust in the printer Paper dust is also created when folio sheets are cut from the roll A good paper mill takes steps to remove dust from paper before wrapping it Loose fibers on the edges of cut sheets can lead to printer contamination and visible fibers within printed images If the cut is not exactly square skewing jams and stacking problems can occur Image quality defects also occur due to misregistration in the paper path Slight variations in sheet cut size can also cause sheet to sheet registration problems in bindery operations In house trimming and paper cutting Fn 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 Failure to do so could result in excessive downtime and service calls If a custom cut is required it is recommended that you use a rotary slitter Xerox recommends trimming sheets after printing has been finalized to prevent the generation of paper dust and printer Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide Surface s

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