User's Manual
Selecting stock Xerox Nuvera
1-4  Paper Guide
Stocks that should not be used
The following stocks are not supported by the Xerox Nuvera.
The stocks in the following table should not be run on a Xerox Nuvera System.
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’ specifications should prohibit the use of talc and plasticizer.
CAUTION
Using materials that do not meet the specified requirements of the Xerox Nuvera Systems 
may result in increased paper jams, poor image quality, excessive service calls, and printer 
damage.
Stock Type
Possible Printer 
Damage
Poor Performance
Highly conductive papers, such as foil-
backed papers
Possible electrical damage 
to printer
Image quality defects
Films with melting points at or below 
437°F (225°C)
Melting in the fuser
Papers with high moisture content 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 not 
sufficiently cured (refer to  section in 
chapter 3)
Poor image quality, poor 
paper handling and printer 
contamination
Preprinted sheets that were dried with 
offset drying powder
Poor image quality, poor 
paper handling and printer 
contamination
Windowed Stock Unacceptable jam rate
Window Clings Unacceptable jam rate
ID cards Unacceptable jam rate










