Oce WP36/50 Operation Manual

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2-1Chapter 2 Handling PaperThis chapter explains the following topics:• General Guidelines• Special Paper• Paper Type• How to Load PaperThe printer is designed to print on high-quality copier bondpaper (the kind used in ordinary dry copier machines), but itcan also accept a variety of other types of paper within thelimits specified below.The manufacturer assumes no liability for problems thatoccur when paper not satisfying these requirements is used.Selection of the right paper is important. Using the wrong pa-per can result in paper jams, misfeeding, curling, poor printquality, and paper waste, and in extreme cases can damagethe printer. The guidelines given below will increase the pro-ductivity of your office by ensuring efficient, trouble-freeprinting and reducing wear and tear on the printer.Most types of paper are compatible with a variety of ma-chines. Paper intended for xerographic copiers can also beused with the printer.There are three general grades of paper: economy, standard,and premium. The most significant difference between gradesis the ease with which they pass through the printer. This isaffected by the smoothness, size, and moisture content of thepaper, and the way in which the paper is cut. The higher thegrade of paper you use, the less risk there will be of paperjams and other problems, and the higher the level of qualityyour printed output will reflect.Differences between paper from different suppliers can alsoaffect the printer’s performance. A high-quality printer can-not produce high-quality results when the wrong paper isused. Low-priced paper is not economical in the long run if itcauses printing problems.Paper in each grade is available in a range of basis weights(defined later). The traditional standard weights are 16, 20,and 28 pounds (60 to 105 g/m2).The following table summarizes the basic paper specifica-tions. Details are given on the following pages.Minimum and maximum paper sizesThe minimum and maximum paper sizes are as follows. Fornon standard paper such as cut-sheet, the MP (multi-pur-pose) tray must be used.Figure 2-11. General GuidelinesNOTE1.1 Paper Availability1.2 Paper SpecificationsItem SpecificationWeight Cassette: 60 to 105 g/m2(16 to 28 lb/ream)MP tray: 60 to 200 g/m2(16 to 53 lb/ream)Thickness 0.086 to 0.110 mm (3.4 to 4.3 mils)Dimensional accuracy ±0.7 mm (±0.0276 inches)Squareness of corners 90° ±0.2°Moisture content 4 to 6 %Direction of grain Long grainPulp content 80 % or moreTable 2-188 mm3-7/16 inches11-11/16 inches148 mm5-13/16 inches297 mm450 mm18 inches148 mmPaper CassetteMinimumPaperSizeMinimumPaperSizeMP Tray5-13/16 inches210 mm8-1/4 inches297 mm11-11/16 inches432 mm17 inches