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Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide
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Selecting stock for your Xerox Nuvera System
Figure 1-3. Hangs lower with grain
Cut quality
The accuracy of the sheet cutting process affects paper handling
and image quality.
When paper is cut with a dull blade, edges stick together to form
“edge welds,” which cause paper jams and excess paper dust in
the printer. Paper dust is also created when folio sheets are cut
from the roll. A good paper mill takes steps to remove dust from
paper before wrapping it.
Loose fibers on the edges of cut sheets can lead to printer
contamination and visible fibers within printed images.
If the cut is not exactly square, skewing, jams, and stacking
problems can occur. Image quality defects also occur due to
misregistration in the paper path.
Slight variations in sheet cut size can also cause sheet to sheet
registration problems in bindery operations.
In-house trimming and paper cutting
Xerox recommends the use of pre-cut paper in the Xerox Nuvera.
KEY POINT: If you must cut sheets before printing, an in-house
maintenance program that ensures knives are kept sharp and dust
is removed with a vacuum or air system will be key in achieving
good results. Failure to do so could result in excessive downtime
and service calls.
If a custom cut is required, it is recommended that you use a
rotary slitter.
Xerox recommends trimming sheets after printing has been
finalized to prevent the generation of paper dust and printer