User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Introduction
- 1. Selecting stock for your Xerox Nuvera System
- 2. Managing your paper supply
- 3. Tips by stock type
- Xerox Nuvera MX: Special considerations
- Stock types
- Tips that apply to all stocks
- Bond (56 to 158 gsm)
- Bristol (147 to 220 gsm)
- Carbonless
- Cover coated (140 to 220 gsm)
- Cover uncoated (106 to 220 gsm)
- Drilled paper
- Envelopes
- Heavyweight coated (140 to 220 gsm)
- Heavyweight uncoated (106 to 220 gsm)
- Index (130 to 220 gsm)
- Label stock
- Lightweight 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 DocuCard
- 4. About Xerox papers
- A. Converting paper weight from pounds to gsm
- B. Printing with tabs
- Obtaining additional tabs guide kits
- Installing the tabs guide
- Tab Optimization Mode
- 1. On the DocuSP Controller, select [Printer: Tab Optimization Mode]. A dialog window appears.
- 2. Select the [On] checkbox.
- 3. Close the window. The Tab Optimization Mode is enabled.
- 1. On the DocuSP Controller, select [Printer: Tab Optimization Mode]. A dialog window appears.
- 2. Select the [Off] checkbox.
- 3. Close the window. The Tab Optimization Mode is enabled
- Define stocks, program, and load feeder trays
- 1. At the system interface, add the tab stock to the Stock Library.
- 2. Assign the tab stock to a feeder tray.
- 3. Load the tab stock as shown on the label in the tray.
- 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.
- Printing on tabbed stock
- C. Managing the feed modules
- Feeder procedures
- Add stock to a tray directly from the Stock Library window
- Copy stock attributes from one tray to another
- 1. Open the Paper Trays tab.
- 2. Select the stock you wish to copy.
- 3. Select [Save Settings] from the Tray pull-down menu.
- 4. Enter the information in the Save Tray Setting window.
- 5. Select [OK].
- 6. Select the tray into which you want to place the saved stock.
- 7. Select [Load Settings] from the Tray pull-down menu.
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- View a list of paper trays and their settings
- Inserter procedures
- Feeder procedures
- D. Managing the Finishing Transport Module and Stacker
- Finisher procedures
- Stacker Limitations
- Unload stacker cart
- 1. If an Unload condition exists, go to step 5.
- 2. Open the Stacking Tab.
- 3. Select the stacker to be unloaded. The row is highlighted.
- 4. Press the right mouse button and select [Unload].
- 5. To unload a stacker cart, open the stacker front door.
- 6. Pull the cart from the stacker.
- 7. Remove the stack from the cart (or use the alternate cart).
- 8. Push the cart into the stacker.
- 9. Firmly close the stacker door.
- View stacker settings
- Unload stacker cart
- E. Managing the Stock Library
- Define a new stock
- 1. Select the Stock Library tab in Printer Manager.
- 2. On the Stock Library tab, select the source stock. The table row is highlighted.
- 3. Select [Stock: Duplicate]. A settings window opens.
- 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.
- 7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each attribute to be modified.
- 8. 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.
- Delete a stock
- Edit stock attributes
- 1. Select the Stock Library tab.
- 2. Select the stock to be edited. The table row is highlighted.
- 3. Double click the row to open a settings window.
- 4. Select the attribute to be modified.
- 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.
- 7. 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, select [Apply]. Otherwise, select [Save] to apply the changes and close the window.
- Define a new stock
- Glossary of paper terms
Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide
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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 tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
Stock names. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
Stock orientation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10
Paper handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11
Tips by stock type 3-1
Xerox Nuvera MX: Special considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Stock types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Tips that apply to all stocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
Bond (56 to 158 gsm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
Bristol (147 to 220 gsm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
Carbonless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
Cover coated (140 to 220 gsm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
Cover uncoated (106 to 220 gsm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
Drilled paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
Envelopes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Heavyweight coated (140 to 220 gsm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Heavyweight uncoated (106 to 220 gsm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
Index (130 to 220 gsm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
Label stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8
Lightweight uncoated (56 to 84 gsm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8
Middleweight uncoated (91 to 105 gsm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9
Perforated paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9
Preprinted paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10
Recycled paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11
Scored paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12
Synthetic papers and plastics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12
Tabs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13
Transparencies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14
Xerox DocuCard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15
About Xerox papers 4-1
Xerox digital stocks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Accessing paper information online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
To order Xerox paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2