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Xerox Nuvera Paper Guide
Glossary-3
grain The direction in which most fibers lie in a sheet of paper, either “grain long” with most
fibers running parallel to the long edge of the sheet, or “grain short” with most fibers
running parallel to the short edge of the sheet.
grammage The basis weight of a paper expressed in grams per square meter, and abbreviated
as gsm or g/m
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gsm See grammage.
halftone A reproduction of a continuous-tone image, created through a screening process that
converts the image into dots of different sizes with equal space between centers, or
dots of equal size with different spacing between them.
handling dent A small crease on the surface of a sheet of paper caused by the way the paper was
handled. Handling dents cause deletions in printed images.
heavyweight
paper
For Xerox Nuvera, heavyweight paper is defined as any paper weighing from 106 to
216 gsm.
image quality 1) The integrity of dry ink application and fusing on a printed sheet - the presence or
absence of errors such as areas where dry ink is missing, faded, or unevenly applied.
2) The relative ability of a printed image to accurately reproduce an original, especially
an original photograph.
impurities Small marks or spots in paper, which can interfere with images and fine type.
Impurities in recycled papers include inks and other materials that are not completely
removed during the deinking process.
index stock A class of heavyweight paper, lighter and less stiff than cover stock, used for dividers,
tabs, posters, etc.
inserter A feeder module that is positioned between the output module and the first stacker of
a Xerox Nuvera. Inserter trays and feeder trays are programmed and loaded in the
same ways.
label paper Paper made for label printing that is gummed on one side and attached to another
waxy-topped sheet.
lead edge The edge of a sheet that leaves the paper tray and enters the paper path first.
lightweight paper For Xerox Nuvera, lightweight paper is defined as uncoated bond or offset paper
weighing from 56 to 84 gsm.
matte A dull paper finish; without gloss.
Media
Compatibility
Guide
A list of papers that are approved for use with the Xerox Nuvera.
middleweight
paper
For the Xerox Nuvera, middleweight paper is defined as uncoated paper weighing
from 85 to 105 gsm.
misfeed A paper jam that occurs as the paper is being pulled from the paper tray.
moisture content The percentage of water by weight in paper.
mottle Spotty or uneven appearance in printed images, most often in solid areas.
multisheet feed Two or more sheets pulled simultaneously from the paper tray.
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