XEROX 40 User Manual

Xerox DocuColor 40

Digital Color Production System

Materials Usage Guide

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Table Of Contents

DocuColor 40 Materials Usage Guide 1

Introduction 1

Conventions 3

Recommended Materials 4

Materials Not Recommended 8 Applications 9

Usage Guidelines 10

Standard Weight Papers 10 Heavy Weight Uncoated Papers 11 Recycled Papers 14 Hole-Punched Papers 16 Pressure-Sensitive Labels 18 Coated Papers 20 Single-Step Transfer Paper 24 Transparencies 26 Xerox Docupac Folders 29

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Applications 31

Two-Sided Copies (Duplex) 31 DocuColor 40 Output Inserts 34 Preprinted Papers 36 Lamination 38

About Paper 40

Paper Weight 41 Grade 44 Moisture Content 45 Curl 46 Grain 48 Smoothness 49

Paper Storage 50

Stacking 51 Temperature and Humidity 51 Conditioning Paper 52

Introduction

DocuColor 40 Materials Usage Guide

This guide provides the information and guidelines that should be used when selecting papers or other materials to be used in a DocuColor 40 Digital Color Copier/Printer. The feeding reliability and the performance characteristics that can be expected from the DocuColor 40 when using the specified paper stocks and other selected materials are also provided. In addition, techniques related to the use of these specific materials are given.

The first section, Recommended Materials, contains a chart which lists all Xerox and Rank Xerox materials that are recommended for use in the DocuColor 40. Following this chart, a second section, Usage Guidelines, includes guidelines for selecting and using various materials, such as transparencies, heavy-weight paper, and the transfer paper used for T-shirts.

The third section, Applications, provides step-by-step procedures to use when running certain types of jobs.

The fourth section, About Paper, gives you information about some of the properties of paper that are important to the operation of the DocuColor 40 and the quality of the copies/prints produced.

The last section, Paper Storage, provides useful tips for the proper handling and storage of paper.

Xerox has an on-going materials testing program for the DocuColor

40. As new information, materials, or recommendations become available, they will be included in revisions to this guide. Your Xerox Sales Representative may also advise you of materials usage information when it becomes available before the next revision to this guide.

DocuColor 40 MATERIALS USAGE GUIDE 1

INTRODUCTION

The materials with Xerox part numbers, listed in this guide, can be purchased by calling the Xerox Supply Net at 1-800-822-2200 (in USA and Canada).

For Rank Xerox, use your nearest Office Supplies Unit.

1. France: 33 13453 1212

2. U.K.: 44 192385 4774 Ireland - 353 18 301 833

3. Germany: 49 211 990 7933

4. Northern: 468 795 1000 Finland - 358 204 68 5402 Sweden - 46 8 795 1000 Norway - 47 6 698 68 03 Denmark - 45 42 65 44 44 Holland - 31 34 04 80 211 Belgium - 32 2 716 68 23

5. Central Eastern: 441 628 89 0000 (Central Europe, Russia, Eurasia)

Austria - 43 1 601 970 Switzerland - 41 1 860 14 00

6. Southern: 39292 188764 (Spain) Greece - 301 93 11 0000 Italy - 39 2 92 188 764 Portugal - 351 1 313 1177

7. Middle East and Africa: 44 1628 89 0000 (South Asia, Middle East and Africa, Egypt, Nigeria)

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Conventions

INTRODUCTION

The following symbols are used in this guide to assist you in quickly locating information.

The Key symbol indicates information that is important to remember.

3. . .

The 1, 2, 3 symbol directs you to follow specific guidelines to obtain the best performance.

The Checked symbol indicates that a material will provide optimum performance and is recommended for use in the DocuColor 40.

The “IQ” symbol identifies materials where the image quality may not equal that of centerline papers, Xerox 24 lb Image Series LX, or

Rank Xerox 90 g/m2 Colotech.

The Xerox Document symbol directs you to specific information regarding reliability and paper performance.

This Book and Magnifying Glass prompts you to look for the detailed information and usage guidelines provided for the specific material type.

A WARNING alerts you to an operating or maintenance procedure, practice, or condition, that, if not strictly observed, could result in injury or loss of life.

The HOT AREA symbol cautions you to be careful when working in areas with this symbol. These areas may be very hot and could cause personal injury.

A CAUTION alerts you to an operating or maintenance procedure, practice, or condition that, if not strictly observed, could result in damage to equipment, destruction of equipment, or loss of data.

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RECOMMENDED MATERIALS

Recommended Materials

DocuColor 40 was designed to provide optimum performance with Xerox 24 lb Image Series LX, and Rank Xerox 90 g/m2 Colotech.

Other materials can be used with varying degrees of success. Some materials will run better if specific guidelines are followed.

When using materials shown with this symbol, you should expect possibly higher jam rates than when using 24 lb Image Series LX, or

90 g/m2 Colotech paper. Some of these materials will also cause image quality problems (e.g. mottle) with certain images.

If you are uncertain of the ability of a specific material to perform well in your DocuColor 40, purchase and test a small quantity of the material to be sure image quality meets your expectations. Your Xerox Sales or Service Representative may also have helpful information on recommended materials.

For information regarding non-Xerox recommended products, contact your Xerox Sales or Service Representative. Your Representative can reference you to the Paper Advantage Series, Part Number 610P63510.

DocuColor 40 Recommended Materials

Material Type Description and order number

Standard Weight Papers:

24 lb / 90 g/m2 Xerographic/Bond

USA and Canada:

• Xerox 24 lb Image Series LX, 8.5 x 11”, 3R3874

• Xerox 24 lb Image Series LX, 11 x 17”, 3R3877

• Xerox 24 lb Image Series LX, 8.5 x 14”, 3R3876

Rank Xerox:

, A4, 3R93022

, A3, 3R93023

, A4, 3R90208

, A3, 3R90209

20 lb / 75 g/m2 Xerographic/Bond

28 lb / 105 g/m2 Xerographic/ Bond

• Colotech 90 g/m

Rank Xerox:

• Exclusive 80 g/m

USA and Canada:

• Xerox 28 lb Color Xpressions, 8.5 x 11”, 3R5468

• Xerox 28 lb Color Xpressions, 17 x 11”, 3R5469

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RECOMMENDED MATERIALS

DocuColor 40 Recommended Materials

Material Type Description and order number

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Heavy Weight Uncoated Papers:

32 lb / 120 g/m2 Xerographic/ Bond

90 lb / 163 g/m2 Index

Recycled Papers:

20 lb / 75 g/m2 Xerographic/Bond

USA and Canada:

• Xerox 32 lb Color Xpressions (LXC), 8.5 x 11”,

3R5470

• Xerox 32 lb Color Xpressions (LXC), 17 x 11”,

3R5471

• Xerox 32 lb Color Xpressions, 18 x 12", 3R5472

Rank Xerox:

• 120 g/m

USA and Canada:

Colotech, A4, 3R91530

Colotech, A3, 3R91533

• Xerox 90 lb Index, 8.5 x 11”, 3R3004

• Xerox 90 lb Index, 17 x 11”, 3R5102

Rank Xerox:

• 160 g/m

USA and Canada:

Colotech, A4, 3R93548

Colotech, A3, 3R93549

• Xerox 20 lb Recycled, 8.5 x 11”, 3R5130

• Xerox 20 lb Recycled, 11 x 17”, 3R5133

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Hole-Punched Paper USA and Canada:

• Xerox 24 lb Image Series LX, 3 hole drilled, 8.5 x 11”,

3R3875

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RECOMMENDED MATERIALS

Pressure Sensitive Labels USA and Canada:

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DocuColor 40 Recommended Materials

Material Type Description and order number

Xerox Copier/Printer Labels 8.5 x 11”:

• 1-up 3R4473

• 8-up 3R4472

• 24-up 3R4471

• 30-up 3R4470

• 33-up 3R4469

Rank Xerox:

Color Copier Labels A4:

• 1-up 3R93872

• 6-up 3R93873

• 8-up 3R93874

• 14-up 3R93875

• 24-up 3R93876

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Coated Papers USA and Canada:

For coated papers, see the current version of the recommended paper list in the Paper Advantage Series. Refer your Xerox Sales or Service Representative to the following Part Number: 610P63510

Rank Xerox:

Colotech Gloss Coated paper, A4, 3R93149

Colotech Gloss Coated paper, A3, 3R93150

Single-Step T-Shirt Transfer

Papers

• 135 g/m

USA:

• Xerox Image Transfer Paper, 8.5 x 11”, 3R5811

• Xerox Image Transfer Paper, 11 x 17”, 3R5812

Canada:

• Xerox Image Transfer Paper, 8.5 x 11”, 3R5025

• Xerox Image Transfer Paper, 11 x 17”, 3R5026

Rank Xerox:

• Textile Transfer Paper, A4, 3R93560

• Textile Transfer Paper, A3, 3R93564

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RECOMMENDED MATERIALS

DocuColor 40 Recommended Materials

Material Type Description and order number

Transparencies USA and Canada:

• Xerox Good Quality Removable Stripe, 11”, 3R3108

• Xerox Premium Quality Removable Stripe, 11”,

3R5765

Rank Xerox:

• Xerox Good Quality Removable Stripe, A4, 3R91331

• Xerox Premium Quality Removable Stripe, A4,

3R93179

Docupac Folders USA and Canada:

Xerox Docupac Folders

• White = 3R4885

• Gray = 3R4927

• Ivory = 3R4928

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RECOMMENDED MATERIALS

Materials Not Recommended

Tests on the following materials by Xerox engineers have shown unsatisfactory results:

Material Type Test Results

Papers less than 16 lb /

Unacceptable jam rate

60 g/m2 bond

Papers heavier than 220 g/m

Unacceptable jam rate

Dry Gum Labels Unacceptable jam rate

Contaminates Fuser and Photoreceptor

Paper Backed

Unacceptable jam rate

Transparencies Envelopes Unacceptable jam rate

Fuser damage

Vellum Bristol Cover Poor image quality

Note: There are thousands of other materials available today. Most of these have not been tested and performance is unknown. If you intend to run a material that has not been mentioned in this guide, purchase materials in small quantities and test the materials to be sure they meet your expectations. You may also ask your Xerox Sales or Service Representative for additional information regarding specific products.

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RECOMMENDED MATERIALS

Applications

Application Type Description and Expectations

Two-sided Copies (Duplex) Two-sided (duplex) copying refers to imaging the second

side of a copy already made on the DocuColor 40. Run the recommended 24 lb to 28 lb / 90 to 105 g/m2 papers

per the instructions in the Applications section of this guide. Feeding performance and image quality should be good, but may not equal the performance and quality of side one. Two-sided copying of Heavy Weight or Coated papers may result in increased jams and poor image quality.

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DocuColor 40 output inserted into other copying/printing equipment

Preprinted Inserts Preprinted inserts are documents made from copiers/

Lamination Lamination is the process by which DocuColor 40 output

Color inserts are copies made on the DocuColor 40 that are then merged with copies from another copier/printer. Color copies and prints made on the DocuColor 40 with

the recommended 24 lb / 90 g/m2 paper can be used as inserts in the Xerox 5090 family of Duplicators. For optimum performance as inserts, DocuColor 40 copies/prints should be kept as flat as possible. See complete details in the Applications section of this guide.

printers, that are then merged with DocuColor 40 output. See complete details in the Applications section of this guide.

can be covered with one or more layers of clear plastic.

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USAGE GUIDELINES

Usage Guidelines

Standard Weight Papers

The following guidelines have been developed as a result of extensive testing of the materials listed. Use these procedures to obtain the best performance from materials indicated with the Book and Magnifying Glass symbol.

Material Description and Expectations

Standard weight papers include those that can be run from the internal trays:

• 16-28 lb / 60-105 g/m

xerographic/bond papers.

• Papers within this weight range offer optimum performance

when used in the DocuColor 40.

• The centerline papers used to define image quality and

performance specifications are 24 lb Image Series LX, and 90 g/m2 Colotech.

3. . .

Steps for Success

The following steps improve paper feeding and lessen the chance of paper jams.

Follow the arrow direction on the ream wrapper for image side first.

If not available, load paper curl side down.

If jams occur, manually curl the lead edge down before loading to

reduce jamming. When duplexing papers, select the two-sided copy feature.

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Heavy Weight Uncoated Papers

Material Description and Expectations

Heavy Weight papers are those classified as greater than 28 lb / 105 g/m2 xerographic/bond. As compared to the primary 24 lb / 90 g/m2

papers, heavy weight papers offer increased stiffness and as a result, should have better reliability when run from the Bypass Tray. However, an increase in jams may be likely, due to the increased weight and stiffness. In general, the possibility of image mottle increases as the weight of the paper increases.

Two sided copying of heavy weight papers must be done through the Bypass Tray. Increased jams and degraded image quality on the second side may occur when manually copying/printing twosided heavy weight stock.

Recommended Materials

USAGE GUIDELINES

USA and Canada: Xerox 32 lb Color Xpressions (LXC) 8.5 x 11” = 3R5470,

17x 11” = 3R5471, 18 x 12” = 3R5472

Xerox 90 lb Index 8.5 x 11” = 3R3004, 17 x 11” = 3R5102

Rank Xerox: Rank Xerox 120 g/m2 Colotech A4 = 3R91530 A3 = 3R91533

Rank Xerox 160 g/m2 Colotech A4 = 3R93548 A3 = 3R93549

- 305 x 457mm = 3R94228

Rank Xerox 200 g/m2 Colotech A4 = 3R93550 A3 = 3R93551

- 305 x 457mm = 3R93981

The Xerox 17 x 11”, 18 x 12”, and Rank Xerox A3 160 g/m2 papers are specially cut, short-grain papers.

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USAGE GUIDELINES

3. . .

Steps for Success

Run all Heavy Weight Papers from the Paper Tray Bypass.

Select Heavy Weight Paper Mode.

2 3

Load all paper with curl down in the tray. If jams occur, manually curl the lead edge down before loading to

reduce jamming. Pull the Transfer Drawer out carefully to clear any jammed sheet

that may be present.

CAUTION: The use of paper weights greater than 220 g/m2 is likely to result in damage to the copier/printer that will require a service call. Do not exceed the maximum recommended paper weights.

Hints, Tips and Testing Results

Extensive Xerox testing has shown the following:

When the recommended materials are run as detailed above; with the correct tray, mode, orientation and curl, feeding performance is

good, but may not equal 24 lb Image Series LX and 90 g/m2 Colotech performance.

Depending on the specific paper selection, image quality will be good; however, it may not equal that of 24 lb Image Series LX and

90 g/m2 Colotech. The poor formation of many heavy papers increases the likelihood

of image mottle (light patches) with some images. Mottle is more likely to occur on images with uniform halftone areas. As humidity increases, mottle usually increases.

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USAGE GUIDELINES

Two sided copying of heavy weight papers must be done from the Paper Tray Bypass. Paper curl created when running side one can cause a higher jam rate when trying to image side two. If this occurs, turning the paper over before imaging side one may improve curl and feeding performance of side two.

Manually curling the lead edge of the side one imaged sheets down before loading them for side two can also improve side two feeding reliability. Image quality on side two will also be reduced with certain images. Light image patches (mottle) and deletions are likely on side two.

Toner saturation on electronic originals should be limited to a total of 240% (60% for each Color). Higher toner saturation may result in poorly fused prints and possible damage to the fuser.

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USAGE GUIDELINES

Recycled Papers

Material Description and Expectations

Most recycled papers are made from a combination of new pulp, waste from the paper-making process, and paper that has been returned by consumers for recycling. Because the nature of paper returned for recycling is unpredictable, recycled papers are less uniform in content and quality than papers made from entirely new fiber.

Xerox recycled papers undergo exclusive screening procedures to minimize the amount of harmful inks and plastic particles in the final product. The recommended recycled papers will run well in the DocuColor 40 but the reduced smoothness, formation, and brightness will result in degraded image quality as compared to the

primary 24 lb Image Series LX and 90 g/m2 Colotech paper.

Recommended Materials USA and Canada:

Xerox 20 lb / 75 g/m2 Recycled Business Paper,

8.5 x 11” = 3R5130

Xerox 20 lb / 75 g/m2 Recycled Business Paper, 11 x 17” = 3R5133

3. . .

Steps for Success

The recommended recycled papers should be run using the same

procedures as standard paper. If running a recycled paper heavier than 28 lb / 105 g/m2

xerographic/bond use the instructions for Heavy Weight papers.

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