Correct the Paper Curl

Perform one of the following:

• Create a new stock entry; see Related Content for Creating a New Stock from the Stock Library feature or Creating a New Stock from Tray Properties

• Copy an existing stock entry; see Related Content for Copying a Stock Entry

• Modify or edit an existing stock entry; see Related Content for Editing an Existing Stock in the Stock Library

From either the New Stock Setup or Stock Properties window, select and modify the stock attributes as required, including entering a new or revised stock name, selecting a stock size, color, and other attributes.

Select the Advanced Setup button.
The Advanced Stock Setup window opens.

Select Edit Settings for the desired Paper Curl Correction option for 1 Sided-Face Up, 1 Sided-Face Down, or 2 Sided as required.
The Paper Curl Correction Test Print window opens for the selected 1-sided/2-sided option.

Select the desired curl correction setting:

• Default

• Type A

• Type B

• Type C

• Custom Curl Correction:

  • Severe (Large) Upward

  • Medium Upward

  • Moderate (Small) Upward

  • Slight (Very Small) Upward

  • No Curl

  • Slight (Very Small) Downward

  • Moderate (Small) Downward

  • Medium Downward

  • Severe (Large) Downward
    
    

If selecting one curl correction setting does not correct the paper curl, then select another setting. It may take several attempts to correct the paper curl; therefore, it is recommended that you use the curl correction settings in the sequential order listed in Recommended order for using Paper Curl Correction Test Print options.

Select Test Print.
A new window opens with secondary test print options.

Select the following:

• The paper tray (if applicable)

• The desired test print quantity

• The desired Front Print Density setting

• The desired Back Print Density setting (if the 2 Sided option was selected)

• Long Edge Feed or Short Edge Feed

Select Start.
An Information window displays.

Upon completion of the test prints, the Paper Curl Correction Test Print window displays.

Retrieve the test prints from the output area of the press.

Review the output and choose one of the following:

• Paper curl still exists on the output:

  1. Select another curl correction setting (Step 5).

  2. Repeat Step 6 through Step 9.

  3. Review the output and if paper curl still exists, repeat these steps again.

  4. If the output still contains too much paper curl, change the print density and/or type of paper used. If the results are still unsatisfactory, contact your Customer Support Center for further assistance.

• The output is acceptable, perform the following:

  1. Select OK to save the selections/settings and close the Paper Curl Correction Test Print window.

  2. Continue to select OK to save the selections/settings and close windows until only the Manage Stock Library window (Stock Library feature) or the Tray Properties window remains open.

  3. Select Close or OK to close the Manage Stock Library window (Stock Library feature) or the Tray Properties window.