Pitney Bowes DocuMatch Integrated Mail, DocuMatch System Reference Manual
MAIL MATERIALS REFERENCE GUIDE
SV60822 Rev. A
First Edition, October 2000
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Contents
1 - Introduction
Purpose of This Guide...............................................1-2
Who Should Read This Guide....................................1-2
2 - General Material Specifications and Storage
Handling and Storage Tips........................................2-2
Definition of Mail Materials...................................2-2
Handling................................................................2-2
Storage..................................................................2-2
Rotation.................................................................2-3
Locally-Manufactured Materials...........................2-3
Mail Materials Reference Table..................................2-4
Collation Total Thickness Limits................................2-6
Materials Not Suited for DocuMatch™.......................2-7
3 - Paper for Document Printer
Recycled Paper...........................................................3-2
Paper Weights............................................................3-2
Grain............................................................................3-3
Methods for Determining Grain...........................3-3
Paper for DocuMatch™ Document Printer..................3-5
Document Printer Materials Reference Table.......3-5
Storage Tips.........................................................3-6
Loading Tips.........................................................3-6
Perforated Stock Specifications For
DocuMatch™ .........................................................3-8
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4 - Envelopes
Overview of Envelopes...............................................4-2
Envelope Quality...................................................4-2
Envelope Size.......................................................4-2
Envelope Type.......................................................4-2
Die-Cut............................................................4-2
Web-Fed..........................................................4-3
Envelope Style......................................................4-4
Envelope Curl........................................................4-4
Window Envelopes...............................................4-6
Standard Window Dimensions.......................4-7
Envelope Seal Flap and Gum...............................4-8
Storage..................................................................4-8
Loading Tips.........................................................4-9
Envelope Guidelines for DocuMatch™ ......................4-10
Envelope Style and Type......................................4-10
Envelope Size and Weight...................................4-10
#10 Envelope Specifications................................4-11
Envelope Materials Reference Table....................4-12
5 - Cut Sheet Feeder Material
Cut Sheets for DocuMatch
Grain Orientation...................................................5-2
Glossy Materials...................................................5-2
Static Charge........................................................5-2
Loading Tips.........................................................5-3
What to Watch For................................................5-3
Cut Sheet Feeder Materials Reference Table.......5-4
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Contents
6 - Insert Feeder Material
Inserts and Business Reply Envelopes......................6-2
Loading Tips.........................................................6-2
Insert Feeder Materials Reference Table..............6-3
7 - Document Printer Preventive Maintenance
and Toner Usage
Scheduled Printer Preventive Maintenance...............7-2
Toner Yield..................................................................7-2
Setting the Printer Resolution to 300 DPI.............7-3
Setting the Print Darkness to Lighter or Lightest..7-3
Turning Toner Saver On........................................7-4
Page Coverage.....................................................7-4
Replica of Sample Page Showing
5% Print Coverage...............................................7-6
8 - General Machine Preventive Maintenance
System Preventive Maintenance................................8-2
General..................................................................8-2
Maintenance Log..................................................8-2
Pre-Service System Check with Remote
Diagnostics............................................................8-3
System Preventive Maintenance Schedule..........8-4
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Appendices
A - Introduction to Paper
How Paper Is Made...................................................A-2
Paper Characteristics.................................................A-4
Moisture................................................................A-4
Wire and Felt Sides (of a Sheet of Paper)............A-5
Surface Coating or Finish....................................A-5
Body or Strength or Material................................A-5
Understanding Paper Ream Labels...........................A-6
B -Collation Total Thickness Limits
Total Thickness Limits................................................B-2
Total Thickness Worksheet........................................B-2
Index
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Contents
List of Illustrations and Tables
Figure Description Page
3-1 Grain Long and Grain Short Direction...............3-3
3-2 Checking Grain Direction..................................3-4
3-3 Aerating Paper Before Loading.........................3-6
3-4 Flexing Paper Before Loading...........................3-7
3-5 Perforated Stock Specifications for
DocuMatch™.......................................................3-8
4-1 Envelope Curling Can Cause Problems............4-5
4-2 Window Envelope Standard for DocuMatch™...4-7
4-3 DocuMatch™ Specifications for #10
Envelope Dimensions........................................4-11
7-1 Reduced Replica of 8-1/2 x 11" Sample
Page With 5% Page Coverage..........................7-6
A-1 How Paper Is Made..........................................A-2
A-2 Two Sides of a Sheet of Paper...........................A-3
A-3 Understanding Paper Ream Labels..................A-6
Table Description Page
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2-1A DocuMatch
2-1B DocuMatch™ Mail Materials Reference.............2-5
2-1C DocuMatch™ Mail Materials Reference.............2-6
3-1 Document Printer Materials Reference.............3-5
3-2 Letterhead Paper Loading Guidelines for
C-Fold and Z-Fold.............................................3-7
4-1 Envelope Trade Numbers and Sizes.................4-3
4-2 Envelope Materials Reference...........................4-12
5-1 Cut Sheet Feeder Materials Reference.............5-4
6-1 Insert Feeder Materials Reference....................6-3
7-1 Estimated Toner Yield........................................7-5
8-1 System Preventive Maintenance Schedule.......8-4
Mail Materials Reference.............2-4
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Chapter 1
Introduction
In this chapter:
Purpose of This Guide.....................................................1-2
Who Should Read This Guide..........................................1-2
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1 • Introduction
Purpose of This Guide
We have designed the DocuMatch™ Mail Materials Reference
Guide as a handy reference tool to provide you with useful
information about mailpiece materials. This guide will help you
to identify the proper materials to use and to determine
whether certain materials are within specifications. We have
also included some preventive maintenance
recommendations.
The ultimate goal of this guide is to help you to make your
DocuMatch system and your DocuMatch mail jobs run at
optimum efficiency.
Who Should Read This Guide
Our Pitney Bowes customers, Customer Service Field
Representatives, Sales Representatives, and visitors to our
Pitney Bowes internet/intranet web sites are encouraged to
refer to this guide frequently for quick access to information
about mailpiece materials.
This booklet is small enough to carry with you as needed for
visits to the post office, office supplies vendors, or your other
office locations.
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Chapter 2
General Material Specifications and Storage
In this chapter:
Handling and Storage Tips..............................................2-2
Definition of Mail Materials............................................2-2
Handling.........................................................................2-2
Storage...........................................................................2-2
Rotation..........................................................................2-3
Locally-Manufactured Materials....................................2-3
Mail Materials Reference Table........................................2-4
Collation Total Thickness Limits.......................................2-6
Materials Not Suitable for DocuMatch™...........................2-7
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2 • General Material Specifications and Storage
Handling and Storage Tips
Definition of Mailing Materials
For the purposes of this guide, when we refer to mail materials, we mean:
• paper;
• envelopes;
• cut sheets;
• inserts.
Handling
Whenever you transport material, handle it with care. Careful
handling will extend the usable life of the material and maintain machine productivity.
Avoid exposing cartons of materials to the elements. Prolonged exposure to intense sunlight, high humidity, and so on,
can compromise the performance of material.
Storage
Store materials in a controlled environment. These cautions
apply:
• Store materials away from moisture if possible. A nominal
temperature range of 68-75 degrees F (21-24 degrees C),
50% humidity, is recommended. Since envelope formulations vary, it may be helpful to experiment with temperature and humidity limits above and below the specified
nominal figure. This will help determine the values for
achieving best productivity with material. It is best to
accumulate data over a period of several weeks for each
value of temperature and humidity.
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General Material Specifications and Storage • 2
• Store cartons of materials at least six inches away from
masonry walls to prevent absorption of moisture. Keep
cartons on skids or shelves, but never directly on floors.
Remember that a very dry environment produces static,
which causes material to cling together. Humid conditions
may make paper limp and difficult to handle and may
cause curl.
• Do not stack cartons more than five feet high; any higher,
and you can deform the bottom cartons and damage the
envelopes. Stack cartons so that all envelopes stand on
edge. The lid of the box should be uppermost when
stacked. Boxes should remain closed until envelopes are
required.
Rotation
Rotate the stock, noting the following points:
• Control the inventory. Rotate the stock, using the oldest
stock first (first in, first out).
• If your storage area is compatible with our storage envi-
ronment guidelines (see previous section) and your work
area is not, transfer cartons from the storage area to the
work area no more than several hours before use.
• If your work area is compatible with our storage environ-
ment guidelines (see previous section) and your storage
area is not, transfer cartons from the storage area to the
work area at least 24 hours before use.
• Do not remove envelope or enclosure boxes from their
cartons until you are ready to load them on the work table.
Locally-Manufactured Materials
If you live in an extreme climate, we recommend that you buy
mailing materials manufactured locally. By doing this, you may
avoid significant changes in environmental conditions that
may cause performance problems.
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2 • General Material Specifications and Storage
Table 2-1A
DocuMatch™ Mail Materials Reference
Source Minimum Requirements Performance Tips
Doc.
Printer
(Laser
Printer)
Insert
Feeder
• 8-1/2 x 11"
• Xerographic copy
paper, 20-24 lb. bond
• 24 lb. paper may be
microperfed (see page
3-8 for details).
• Grain long
Pre-folded Inserts (C-fold,
1/3 size):
• 3 x 5" to 3-7/8 x
8-7/8"
• 20 lb. bond
• 24 lb. bond
• 50-80 lb. coated offset
• 50-70 lb. uncoated
offset
• 80 lb. uncoated offset,
smooth
BREs:
• #9 standard envelope
(3-7/8 x 8-7/8")
• Check size
(3-5/8 x 8-5/8")
• Some preprinted
letterhead paper or
previously copied
paper may cause
feeder problems and
should be tested first.
• Avoid recycled
materials.
Pre-folded Inserts (C-fold,
1/3 size):
• Do not use Z-fold
material.
• Material that is highly
varnished will
contaminate the feed
belts.
• Do not use light-weight
inserts less than 16 lb.
• Do not use any inserts
with significant curl.
BREs:
• Closed flap with or
without window
• You may also use
#8-5/8 and #7 BREs.
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• 20-24 lb. bond, all
types, smooth, glossy,
or flat
Postcards:
• As above (includes
7-point reply)
Postcards:
• Thickness range:
0.007" to 0.0095"
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Table 2-1B
DocuMatch™ Mail Materials Reference
Source Minimum Requirements Performance Tips
Cut
Sheet
Feeder
(Flat
Sheets)
• 8-1/2 x 11"
• Xerographic copy
paper 20-32 lb. bond
• 60-80 lb. offset
• Grain long
• 3/8" curl maximum
• Dimensional tolerance
is ± 1/32"
• Glossy materials may
be used but must not
be statically charged.
• Materials that are
varnished on both
sides and are very
slick must be tested
first.
• Avoid recycled
materials.
• Heavier materials may
not perform as well.
Test them first.
• The fourth sheet of a
four-page document
cannot be a 50 lb. or
60 lb. cut sheet.
• Do not use laser-
printed paper.
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Table 2-1C
DocuMatch™ Mail Materials Reference
Source Minimum Requirements Performance Tips
Envelope
Printer
• Use only #10 size
(4-1/8 x 9-1/2").
• Dimensions from
envelope to envelope
should not vary more
than ± 1/16".
• 24-28 lb. bond basis
weight
• Guidelines for curl:
» 1/4" curl maximum
on any one corner
» 3/8" combined curl
maximum for entire
envelope
» 1/8" curl maximum
on flap
• Guidelines for
window:
» 1-1/8" high
» 4-1/2" wide
» 7/8" from left edge
of envelope
» 5/8" from bottom
edge of envelope
• Avoid weights less
than 24 lb. bond.
• Web-fed preferred
over die-cut.
• Side seam better than
diagonal seam.
• Side seam preferred
over executive or
commercial.
• Avoid recycled
materials.
• Window envelopes
may be used, but any
window material must
be secured with no
loose edges.
• Do not use open-
faced window
envelopes.
Collation Total Thickness Limits
For reliable inserting, the total thickness of the entire collation
to be inserted into the envelope must be limited to 0.060 in.
You can estimate the thickness using the table in Appendix B.
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Materials Not Suitable for DocuMatch
The materials listed below are not suitable for use with the
DocuMatch system:
Blueprint and Brownprint
Book covering materials
Book papers—coated
Book papers—uncoated
Bristol
Carbon paper
Carbonless paper
Cut-size duplicating
Groundwood
Labels—dry gummed
Labels—heat sealed
Labels—pressure sensitive
Ledger
Lightweight
Manifold
Newsprint
Non-paper substrates
Paperboard
Pressure-sensitive paper,
films and foils
Publication paper—coated
Publication paper—uncoated
Recycled paper
Supercalendered paper
Ta g
Text and cover
Tyvek
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Chapter 3
Paper for Document Printer
In this chapter:
Recycled Paper.................................................................3-2
Paper Weights..................................................................3-2
Grain..................................................................................3-3
Methods for Determining Grain..................................3-3
Paper for DocuMatch™ Document Printer.......................3-5
Document Printer Materials Reference Table.............3-5
Storage Tips...............................................................3-6
Loading Tips...............................................................3-6
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Perforated Stock Specifications For DocuMatch
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3 • Paper for Document Printer
Recycled Paper
In the past few years recycled paper has grown in popularity.
Constant testing of recycled paper for feeding on DocuMatch
systems is ongoing. Sometimes recycled paper lacks body,
which can cause problems in paper feeding. Use of recycled
paper may also cause problems with the opening of envelope
flaps and the insertion of mailpieces into envelopes. Consequently, it is important to submit all samples of materials for
any application to your Pitney Bowes specialist for approval.
Paper Weights
An important specification to consider is paper weight. The
DocuMatch system has specific minimum and maximum
paper weights that can be processed. Staying within these
specifications will maximize the system's overall performance.
In the U.S., the weight is given in pounds for one ream (500
sheets) of a specific size of paper. For bond or copier paper
this specific size is 17 x 22 in. Since 8-1/2 x 11 in. paper is
one-fourth the size of 17 x 22, a ream of 20-pound bond
paper will weigh one-fourth of 20, or five pounds.
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Other types of paper have different reference sizes. Offset or
book paper, often used for cut sheets in the DocuMatch, has
a reference size of 25 x 38 inches. Thus, 20-pound bond
paper corresponds to 50-pound offset paper.
Outside the U.S., paper weight is measured in grams per
square meter (gsm or g/m2). Twenty-pound bond paper
corresponds to 75 grams per square meter.
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Paper for Document Printer • 3
Grain
Since it is easier to fold along the length of the fibers rather
than across them, consider the grain direction when folding
papers that are close to the machine's maximum weight
specifications. The bulk of the fibers will give resistance to
folding. Consideration must also be given to grain direction
when folding multiple sheets.
At times it may be necessary to determine paper grain direction. Often, the package of paper will have the grain direction
indicated, but if this is not the case, you can use one of the
following three methods to determine paper grain.
Methods for Determining Grain
Method 1 (Figure 3-1)
From a sheet of paper, cut a strip approximately 1 inch
(25mm) wide. Moisten one side of the strip. This will cause the
paper to curl according to its grain direction as illustrated in
Figure 3-1. The fibers will not curl and therefore the paper
curls in such a way that it stays flat in the direction of the
grain.
Figure 3-1
Grain long direction (left) and grain short direction (right).
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Method 2 (Figure 3-2)
Tear off (as opposed to cutting) a piece of paper. A strip torn
with the grain will tend to have a much smoother edge than
one torn across the grain.
Some experience with paper is necessary to identify whether
the edge is smooth or rough when using this method. If in
doubt, use one of the other methods mentioned here.
When using Method 2 to
determine grain direction, the
paper will tear more evenly
along the grain and should
show a distinct curl in the
direction of the grain, when
moistened.
Figure 3-2
Checking grain direction.
Method 3
Again, take a piece of paper, but this time fold it in half along
its length, open it, and then fold along its width. When you
open it again and look at the folded edges, you will see one
edge that is very fine where you have folded in the direction of
the grain, while the other edge is ragged where you have had
to bend the fibers across the grain.
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