Xerox 5790 参考指南

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REGAL 5790 MATERIALS USAGE GUIDE
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Grain
The grain of a paper is the direction in which most of the fibers lie. 
During the paper-making process, the majority of the paper fibers 
align parallel with one another. Depending on how the paper is cut 
to its finished size, it will be either grain-long (the grain is parallel to 
the longer dimension of the paper), or grain-short (the grain is 
parallel to the shorter dimension of the paper).
One method used to determine the grain is to fold a sheet of paper 
lengthwise, then make a crosswise fold. Compare the two folds. 
Paper folds smoothly with the grain. Cross-grain folds tend to be 
rough and cracked.
Another method you can use to determine the grain direction of a 
sheet of paper is to tear the sheet widthwise. Paper always tears 
straighter with the grain.
Grain direction is critical when running heavy-weight papers in the 
5790. Heavy-weight papers must be loaded in the Paper Tray 
Bypass with the grain direction parallel to the leading edge of the 
sheet.
Stiffness
Stiffness refers to the rigidity, or bending resistance, of paper. 
Thicker papers are usually stiffer. Papers are normally stiffer in the 
grain-short direction.   
In general, paper that is less than 16 lb (60 gsm) is more likely to 
bunch up or wrinkle in the copier/printer, causing jams and 
misfeeds. Heavier weight papers, over 28 lb (105 gsm), may have 
runability problems as well as print quality defects (skips, blurs, 
deletions) due to their reduced ability to bend around the transfer 
drum.
Usually, reliable feeding rates can be obtained on the 5790 by 
feeding lightweight paper, 16 lb (60 gsm), with the grain direction the 
same as the feed direction. This will increase the stiffness. When 
feeding heavier weight paper, 32 lb bond to 90 lb Index (120 to 163 
gsm), the grain direction should be the opposite of the feed direction 
to decrease stiffness.
Buying tip
Because 11 x 17 inch paper must be fed short-edge first, purchase 
only grain-long lightweight papers, 16 lb (60 gsm). Heavy-weight 11 
x 17 inch papers, 32 lb bond to 90 lb Index (120 to 163 gsm), should 
be purchased grain-short.