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expect a lot of Xerox paper. And you can too. Why? Only Xerox
subjects its paper to rigorous and extensive quality testing.
We've invested in a multi-million dollar testing and research
facility, and there are over 40 specifications every sheet
of paper must meet to be called Xerox.
To keep pace with advancing technology, we
continually add proprietary tests. And we track hundreds of
customer complaints about our competitors' papers, then design
tests to ensure the same things don't happen to our paper.
Our paper manufacturers must meet strict qualifications
and maintain our high standards to produce Xerox paper. What's
more, if we test a paper and find it isn't up to par, we reject
the whole lot. You can rest assured that there's a good chance
that the paper we rejected will be packaged in one of our
competitors' wrappers!
Some of the key problems addressed at Xerox
labs are likely problems you've encountered with other papers.
Paper curl can really put a crimp in your
document's style. Not only does it produce an unprofessional
look, but it can also cause expensive jams or even damage
to your printers, copiers and fax machines. What's Xerox doing
to iron out this problem?
First, we specify the precise formulation
for paper, with strict specifications for everything from
the trees used, to water and starch content and filler quantities.
We also engineer sheet structure for side-to-side uniformity
to achieve the flattest sheet possible.
And, from cold and dry Anchorage to hot and
wet Miami, our environmental testing facilities help us ensure
our paper will perform well everywhere and anywhere you are.
Too much is as bad as too little when it comes to paper-to-paper
friction. Both result in misfeeds. How does it happen? Multiple
sheets of paper stick in the feeder and then you've got the
potential for equipment failure.
Edge welding can also cause misfeeds. That's
when papers stick together because they are so raggedly cut,
the fibers from sheet to sheet intertwine.
What is Xerox doing to stop this problem and
ensure your productivity isn't hampered by equipment downtime?
We use two tests to determine the amount of friction a sheet
of paper needs for optimum performance.
We've patented a unique timing analysis test
to measure the amount of time it takes a sheet to travel the
length of the paper path. And we also measure the paper-to-paper
coefficient of friction.
To combat edge welding, we use a unique, high-powered
magnification inspection device to guarantee Xerox paper is
properly cut.
Is static causing problems with your equipment?
Static electric charges make sheets stick together, and can
be especially problematic for double-sided printing.
If the paper surface isn't formulated to reduce
or eliminate static, you can expect problems with collating,
envelope stuffers and other post-processing equipment. How
is Xerox addressing this sticky problem?
We measure the static in paper with sophisticated
resistivity and charge dissipation tests. They tell us how
long the sheet holds the charge needed to apply an image.
We use this to determine the amount of chemical additives
needed during the paper production process to eliminate clingy
sheets and resulting post-production hassles.
Is something missing from your document? Maybe a word or two?
Or maybe a decimal point that changes your best customer's
$1,000 invoice into a $100,000 invoice? What's Xerox doing
to fill in the blanks for these mischief-making deletions?
We know that an uneven paper surface or minute
buckling on the paper can prevent the transfer of an image
from the toner roll to paper. To ensure paper won't produce
deletions, we randomly select batches to be tested, then apply
a uniform test pattern to the test paper. The paper is electronically
scanned and we closely analyze it for consistent image density.
We also work with our paper manufacturers
to ensure deletion-free paper. They must follow our exact
specifications for moisture content, drying conditions and
other paper characteristics to optimize performance.
Paper dust buildup in equipment leads to a host of problems,
including downtime, background spots, photoreceptor, fuser
oil and feedbelt contamination, and developer poisoning. Wasting
these valuable consumables costs you time and money.
What is Xerox doing to clean up contamination?
First, we specify acceptable paper dust levels for a carton
of paper to our paper mills. For Xerox paper, the dust content
must be under 65 mg per carton. We measure microscopic quantities
of extractable paper dust from paper in cartons. And we monitor
the mills' compliance with our standards via a set of tests
including the Taber abrasion test and a rubber-to-paper coefficient
of friction test.
These help us determine the resiliency of
paper as it travels through the equipment so we can ensure
our paper has a nice hard surface and cleanly cut edges to
minimize abrasion and dust. The result? Crisp, clean documents,
preservation of valuable consumables and less contamination-related
downtime.
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