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5 Habits to Ensure the Best Performance from your

Xerox Nuvera Feeder

1. Program the paper trays to match the print or copy job’s desired media basis weight.

Your new Xerox Nuvera is capable of feeding a wide range of media. However, incorrect

tray media programming greatly degrades the feeding performance in the form of misfeed

or multifeed jams. Ensure that the media basis weight is correctly programmed. The media

weight is usually located on the ream wrapper. Refer to the

attached Compa rison of Basis Weights of Paper chart for more details concerning

different types of papers (Bond, Cover, etc.) and to convert lbs. to gsm (g/m2) for

programming.

Copier/Printer:

Refer to the following table for selecting the correct media weight category for

the media in use.

Paper Basis Weight

Job Program Type gsm or g/m 2Bond Paper (lbs.)

NORMAL (56-84 gsm) 56

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84 15–22

MEDIUM (85-105 gsm) 85

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105 23–27

HEAVY (106

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216 gsm)

106

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216

28

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58

Production System:

Ensure that you select or enter the actual weight (in gsm) of the media in use.

2. While loading paper into the tray, adjust the side and trail edge guides snug against

the stack after loading the first ream, and then fill the remainder of the tray.

Snug guides minimize the possibility of skew in your job output.

3. Ensure the finger of the stack height sensor is free and rests above the top of the stack

before closing the tray.

The tray will not transition to a “Ready” state until the finger is free.

4. Fan the paper ream before loading it into the tray

This action breaks edge bonds present in the ream, minimizing jams caused by paper

edge welds and ream glue.

5. Use media in good physical condition.

Paper containing wrinkles, tears, curl, waves, ream wrapper glue, excessive moisture,

etc. will degrade the system feeding performance.

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COMPARISON OF BASIS

WEIGHTS OF PAPER

Bond Book Cover Bristol Index Metric

17 x 22 25 x 38 20 x 26 22.5x28.5 25.5x30.5 g/m2

Bond 13 33 18 22 27 49

Xerographic 16 41 22 27 33 60

Ledger 20 51 28 34 42 75

Mimeo 24 61 33 41 50 90

Duplicator 28 71 39 48 58 105

Writing 32 81 45 55 67 120

12 30 16 20 25 44

Book 13 33 18 22 27 49

Offset 16 40 22 27 33 59

Text 18 45 25 30 37 67

20 50 27 34 41 74

22 55 30 37 45 81

24 60 33 40 49 89

28 70 38 47 57 104

31 80 44 54 65 118

39 100 55 67 82 148

47 120 66 81 98 178

36 91 50 62 75 135

Cover 40 100 55 68 82 149

43 110 60 74 90 162

47 119 65 80 97 176

50 128 70 86 105 189

58 146 80 99 120 216

65 164 90 111 135 243

72 183 100 123 150 270

33 84 46 57 69 125

Bristol 39 99 54 67 81 147

47 119 65 80 97 176

58 148 81 100 121 219

87 222 122 150 182 329

43 110 60 74 90 163

Index 53 134 74 91 110 199

67 171 94 115 140 253

PAPER GRADE

CLASSIFICATIONS

PAPER GRADE CLASSIFICATIONS

Paper may be defined in terms of its use. Each grade serves a purpose, usuall

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suggested by its grade name. Some of the most common classifications of printing

papers are BOND, COATED, TEXT, COVER, OFFSET, and INDEX. The size shown in

parentheses is the basis size for that grade.

BOND (17 X 22) These papers are commonly used for letterhead, letters, flyers, promos

and business forms. They have surfaces that accept toner and ink readily for a copier o

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printing press. Most letterheads and flyers are a standard 8 1/2” x 11” size. Within the

bond paper family, sheets are classified by number. The number indicates whether the

sheet is a “rag bond” or a “sulfite bond”. Examples are 1524 is a #7 sulfite bond, where a

cotton content sheet (rag bond) would be a #1-4, depending on % of cotton.

COATED (25 x 38) These papers are used when high copying and printing quality are

desired because of its superior surface smoothness. There are many kinds: gloss coated,

dull coated, matte coated, coated one & two side. Coated sheets are classified as #1, #2,

#3, #4 grades, #1 being whitest and brightest. Xerox offers Ultra Spec Gloss Coated and

Color Xpressions C1S 8pt and 10pt.

TEXT (25 X 38) These papers are noted for their interesting textures and attractive

colours. They enjoy frequent use for announcements, booklets, annual reports and

brochures. The most common text basis weights are 60, 70, and 80lb. These papers are

very unique and expensive.

COVER (20 X 26) These papers complement coated and text papers in heavier weights

and matching colours for use as covers on books, etc. Special characteristics of cove

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are stability, durability, good scoring and folding. It is a rule of thumb that cover stocks o

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the same basis weight as text paper have about twice the thickness. The most common

cover basis weights are 60, 65, and 80lb. Xerox sheets include Color Xpressions 65lb,

80lb, and Ultra Spec Gloss Coated 60lb cover.

OFFSET (25 X 38) These papers are used in the book publishing industry. They are less

expensive than text papers, and are made in several finishes. Offset papers have a wide

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range of weights and bulk than text or bond sheets. Sizing is added to the sheet to resis

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the slight moisture present in offset printing, and the surface is treated to resist picking.

Offset sheets are classified as #1 and #2 grades, #1 being of higher brightness. Man

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Xerox products are offset compatable.

INDEX (25 1/2 X 30 1/2) These sheets have two outstanding characteristics, stiffness and

receptivity to writing ink. Commonly used whenever an inexpensive stiff paper is required.

The most common Index weights available are 90lb and 110lb. Xerox stocks 90lb, white

and colours.