Xerox Regal 5790, Reference Manual

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Page 2: ...the software programs which are displayed on the screen such as styles templates icons screen displays looks etc Xerox The Document Company the digitized X and all Xerox product names and product num...

Page 3: ...Guidelines 8 Heavy Weight Papers 8 Recycled Papers 10 Hole Punched Papers 11 Pressure Sensitive Labels 12 Coated Papers 13 Preprinted Papers 16 Single Step Transfer Paper 17 Transparencies 19 Xerox Do...

Page 4: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS iv REGAL 5790 MATERIALS USAGE GUIDE Paper Storage 37 Stacking 38 Temperature and Humidity 38 Conditioning Paper 39...

Page 5: ...ious materials such as transparencies heavy weight paper and the transfer paper used for T shirts The third section Applications provides step by step procedures to use when running certain types of j...

Page 6: ...Book and Magnifying Glassprompts you to look for the detailed information and usage guidelines provided for the specific material type A WARNING alerts you to an operating or maintenance procedure pra...

Page 7: ...m paper Some of these materials will also cause image quality problems i e mottle with certain images If you are uncertain of the ability of a specific material to perform well in your Regal 5790 cons...

Page 8: ...cled 11 x 17 3R5133 Pages 11 12 Hole Punched Paper Xerox 24 lb Image Series LX 3 hole drilled 8 5 x 11 3R3875 Xerox 20 lb 4024DP 3 hole drilled 8 5 x 11 3R2193 Xerox 20 lb Image Series DP 3 hole drill...

Page 9: ...ages 19 20 Transparencies USA Xerox Good Quality Removable Stripe 11 3R3108 Xerox Good Quality Removable Stripe 17 3R5821 Xerox Premium Quality Removable Stripe 11 3R5765 Xerox Good Quality Painted St...

Page 10: ...un a material that has not been mentioned in this guide consult with your Xerox Representative and test the material before purchasing a large quantity Material Type Test Results Dry Gum Labels Unacce...

Page 11: ...performance and qual ity of side 1 Duplexing of Heavy Weight or Coated papers is not recommended due to the high likelihood of jams and poor image quality Pages 25 26 Color Inserts Color Inserts are c...

Page 12: ...8 5 x 11 3R4811 11 x 17 3R4813 Xerox 90 lb Index 163 gsm 8 5 x 11 3R3004 17 x 11 3R5102 The Xerox 17 x 11 90 lb Index is a specially cut short grain paper Hammermill 32lb Laser Print 10464 6 Jupiter T...

Page 13: ...ly increases A small percentage of sheets may exhibit toner on the lead edge Flipping the paper over or manually curling the lead edge down will minimize this condition Two sided copying of heavy weig...

Page 14: ...ss Paper 11 x 17 3R5133 Steps for Success 1 The recommended recycled papers should be run using the same procedures as standard paper 2 If running a recycled paper heavier than 28 lb bond 105 gsm use...

Page 15: ...not attempt to copy an image onto the area of the holes This will cause unwanted toner on the back of the copies prints and may lead to machine damage 4 When copying from a hole punched original onto...

Page 16: ...5790 They have low weight low stiffness for improved feeding and have a pattern printed adhesive no adhesive within 1 16 inch of the edges of the sheets to reduce fuser contamination Recommended Mate...

Page 17: ...its performance then consult your local Xerox representative for agreement on its use CAUTION Dry gum labels those that require moistening before being applied can cause severe machine contamination p...

Page 18: ...s Finally pull the Transfer Drawer out carefully to clear the jam CAUTION Forcing the Transfer Drawer open may cause machine damage resulting in a service call CAUTION The use of coated paper weights...

Page 19: ...Areas of variable image gloss will also occur on side 1 during the 2nd pass This will be most evident on large solid areas Running the image with the lowest area coverage on side 1 will minimize this...

Page 20: ...eets to dry completely before loading them into the copier printer 4 The preprinted ink should have a low conductivity and will have to withstand the high fuser temperature of the 5790 155 C 310 F 5 K...

Page 21: ...ds that were tested They will provide acceptable results but may require additional operator actions See the hints and tips section for specifics Recommended Materials Xerox Single Step 8 5 x 11 3R581...

Page 22: ...in resealed packages when not in use Multi sheet feeding has been observed with some non Xerox brands usually occuring at the bottom of the stack It may be necessary to feed single sheets to overcome...

Page 23: ...Quality 11 x 17 3R5821 Xerox Removable Stripe Premium Quality 8 5 x 11 3R5765 Xerox Painted Stripe Good Quality 8 5 x 11 3R4894 Steps for Success 1 Do not run Stripeless transparencies those without...

Page 24: ...ith a cloth or tissue Transparencies should be run in batches of no more than 25 at a time To help clean the oil that would normally absorb into paper from the fuser and pressure rolls during a long r...

Page 25: ...to minimize jams 3 Load with the short 8 3 4 inch edge as the lead edge The scored bump should be placed towards the back of the tray For a smooth fold the bump should be facing down 4 From the Paper...

Page 26: ...ally curling the lead edge down will help to reduce jamming Do not confuse these Xerox Docupac Folders with the heavier Xerox Docupac Laser Folders Xerox Docupac Laser Folders are made from 65 lb 176...

Page 27: ...Side 1and Special Side 2buttons This selection improves the feeding performance image quality transfer and fusing performance gloss of Duplex Copies 2 Run the side that has the least image area or the...

Page 28: ...ion on performing these cleaning procedures order number 700P98965 To help reduce this contamination problem and improve feeding reliability mix one sided copying jobs with two sided copying jobs when...

Page 29: ...due to their variable curl on side 1 and image quality problems when running side 2 In many cases however good results have been seen with 32 lb paper and even 90 lb Index The level of success depends...

Page 30: ...lp reduce curl Do not allow copies to shift or slide during handling to avoid damage to the edges of the paper Hints Tips Testing Results Xerox testing has shown the following The control of humidity...

Page 31: ...f the copier printer Using materials that do not meet the specified requirements may result in increased paper jams poor print quality excessive service calls and even damage to the copier printer The...

Page 32: ...b offset paper are not the same weight in gsm M value The weight of some materials is described by the M value printed on the package i e 21 64M The M value is the weight in lbs of 1 000 sheets of the...

Page 33: ...a particular paper stock Gram Weight Basis Weight in lbs for 500 sheets of the indicated size gsm Xerographic Bond 17x22 Offset 25x38 Cover 20x26 Index 25 5x30 5 60 16 40 22 33 67 75 20 50 28 42 80 2...

Page 34: ...be expected NR Not Recommended Copy quality degradation and more frequent jams will occur MD Machine Damage may occur The Heavy Weight Paper mode must be used for any paper heavier than 28 lb bond 105...

Page 35: ...the brightness and the grade Paper with high brightness enhances the contrast between the paper and the image and enables faithful color reproduction The Xerox Image Series LX 24 lb 8 5 x 11 inch 3R38...

Page 36: ...static problems which can also result in paper jams Moisture content must be uniform within the ream The ream should not be allowed to lose or absorb moisture during storage Moisture proof ream wrappe...

Page 37: ...he paper into Paper Trays 1 2 and 3 with the wire side down curl side up Load the paper into the Paper Tray Bypass with the wire side up curl side down It is especially important to load heavy weight...

Page 38: ...paper trays and the Paper Tray Bypass If feeding performance is improved continue to load the paper in this manner Open a fresh ream of paper Load the fresh paper and run the job again If the paper ja...

Page 39: ...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 sti...

Page 40: ...n Paper smoothness and formation generally become worse as the paper weight increases Since surface irregularities may not be filled in with dry ink toner the image on rough papers may appear lighter...

Page 41: ...aled reams of paper until the paper is to be loaded into the copier printer Leave the paper in the original ream wrapper and leave the reams in the shipping carton The ream wrapper contains an inner l...

Page 42: ...can have a significant effect on how that paper performs in the 5790 The control of humidity is one of the most important precautions that can be taken to assure proper paper handling in the 5790 Pap...

Page 43: ...e Paper Put paper in the same room as the copier printer the night before it is used in the copier printer Transparencies Leave transparencies in the same room as the copier printer for 24 hours befor...

Page 44: ...Prepared by Xerox Corporation Multinational Customer and Service Education 780 Salt Road Webster New York 14580 701P93592...