Paper and Paper Tray Specifications
- Product support for
- Xerox Versant 4100 Press
- Article ID
- KB0400086
- Published
- 2024-04-15
Before loading paper, consider the following:
To define attributes for a stock, to add a new stock to the Stock Library, or to assign a stock to a paper tray for the print job, access the Stock Wizard in the PredictPrint Media Manager application on the print server. If you have restricted access, contact your System Administrator.
Note: The PredictPrint Media Manager is an application that is loaded onto the print server and is used to manage the stocks and paper trays for your press.
By default, the Stock Library feature is available to both the operator and system administrator modes.
Your System Administrator may restrict user access to change or add stocks.
When you are loading paper, the Stock Wizard opens in the PredictPrint Media Manager application. The Stock Wizard guides you through the steps to set up the stock assigned to that tray.
Note: If the Administrator has disabled the Stock Wizard, then the Tray Properties window for the tray appears.
The press supports the ability to pull different stock sizes and paper types from various trays and assemble them as part of a single job. To select multiple paper trays and insert different papers within one job, program this custom job at the print server using features such as special pages.
The press supports Automatic Tray Switching, which allows a job to switch automatically from an empty tray to a full tray containing the same size paper, orientation, and stock type. For details on how to enable this feature and prioritize the order of trays to search on and use, refer to the System Administrator Guide.
General Paper Loading Guidelines:
Fan paper before loading it in the paper tray.
Do not overfill the paper trays. Do not load paper above the indicated maximum fill line in the tray.
Adjust the paper guides to fit the paper size.
If excessive jams occur, use paper or other approved media from a new package.
Do not print on label media after a label has been removed from a sheet.
Unsupported Media
Some paper and other media types can cause poor output quality, increased paper jams, or damage the press. Do not use the following:
Rough or porous paper
Inkjet paper
Paper that is business-card size
Paper that is folded or wrinkled
Paper that is curled more than 0.47 in. / 12 mm
Paper with cutouts or perforations
Stapled paper
Damp paper
Thermal or heat-transfer paper
Envelopes with windows, metal clasps, side seams, or adhesives with release strips
Padded envelopes
Envelopes
Note: For envelopes, use Trays 5, 6, or 7.
Note: In addition to the above list, there may be other media that is not recommended or supported. For details, please contact your local Xerox representative.
Paper and Media Storage Guidelines:
Storing paper and other media properly contributes to optimum print quality.
Store paper in dark, cool, relatively dry locations. Most paper is susceptible to damage from ultraviolet and visible light. Ultraviolet light, from the sun and fluorescent bulbs, is particularly damaging to paper.
Reduce the exposure of paper to strong lights for long periods of time.
Maintain constant temperatures and relative humidity.
Avoid storing paper in locations that are damp or collect moisture.
Store paper flat on pallets, cartons, shelves, or in cabinets.
Avoid food or drinks in the area where paper is stored or handled.
Do not open sealed packages of paper until you are ready to load the paper into the trays. Leave stored paper in the original packaging. The paper wrapper protects the paper from moisture loss or gain.
Some special media is packaged inside resealable plastic bags. Store the media inside the bag until you are ready to use it. Keep unused media in the bag and reseal it for protection.
Supported Paper:
Paper Size Ranges
Tray | Minimum Size | Maximum Size |
|---|---|---|
Trays 1, 2, and 3 | 140 x 182 mm (5.51 x 7.17 in.) | 330.2 x 488 mm (13 x 19.2 in.) |
Tray 5 (Bypass) | 98 x 146 mm (3.86 x 5.75 in.) | 330.2 x 488 mm (13 x 19.2 in.) |
Trays 6 and 7 or Trays 8 and 9 | 98 x 146 mm (3.86 x 5.75 in.) | 330.2 x 488 mm (13 x 19.2 in.) |
Paper Specifications for All Trays:
Note: Always refer to the Recommended Media List (RML) or Tested Substrate List (TSL) for a comprehensive list of supported media. You can access the latest RML or TSL version. For more information, refer to PredictPrint Media Manager
|
Paper Type |
Paper Size |
Feed Direction (Lef and Sef) |
Trays |
Weight (G/M2) |
Plain paper (coated and uncoated) |
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| All Trays |
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Hole-punched paper (coated and uncoated) | ||||
Recycled paper (coated and uncoated) | All Trays | 64–105 | ||
Embossed (coated and uncoated) | All Trays |
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Transparency | 8.5 x 11 in. (A4) | LEF | All Trays | — |
Postcard (coated and uncoated) | 4 x 6 in., A6 | SEF | Trays 5 (Bypass), 6, and 7 | 106–400 |
Government-Legal | 215.9 x 330.2 mm (8.5 x 13 in.) | SEF and LEF | All Trays | — |
Double-Thick (DT) Special A4 | 226.0 x 310.0 mm (8.90 x 12.20 in) | SEF and LEF | All Trays | — |
Double-Thick (DT) Special A3 | 310.0 x 432.0 mm (12.20 x 17.00 in) | SEF | All Trays | — |
Envelopes | For supported envelope sizes, refer to the Customer Expectation and Installation Guide. | — | Trays 5 (Bypass), 6, and 7 | — |
Labels (coated and uncoated) | 8.5 x 11 in., A4 | LEF | All Trays |
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Tabs and Dividers | 9 x 11 in. | LEF | All Trays | 163 |
LEF = Long Edge Feed; SEF = Short Edge Feed | ||||
Paper Tray Information:
Paper Tray Information for Trays 1, 2, and 3:
Trays 1, 2, and 3 are identical. When the press is first installed, the tray size setting for Trays 1 and 3 are set at 8.5 x 11 in. or A4 (LEF). The tray size setting for Tray 2 is set at 11 x 17 in. or A3 (SEF).
Note: Each feeder tray has a stock loading label. When loading media into the tray, refer to the labels on the inside panel of the feeder tray for the correct orientation of that stock type.
When the PredictPrint Media Manager application is installed on the print server, the default for all trays is Letter (8.5 x 11 in.). At the PredictPrint Media Manager, the operator can change those default tray sizes different stock size settings.
Note: The sizes selected from the PredictPrint Media Manager application for all trays must match the paper sizes that are loaded in the trays.
Note: Fiery Print Server version 2.0 include Fiery System version FS600 and have unique features that are not available on older Fiery® Print Servers. On Fiery Print Server version 2.0, FS600 or newer version, if the stock loaded in the tray is registered with PredictPrint Stock Wizard, then you can right-click on the tray to Run Image Quality System Check.
The specifications for each tray are:
Maximum of 550 sheets of 24 lb. (90 g/m2) uncoated paper; 28-80 lb. cover (105-120 g/m2) coated stock.
Paper weight range of 18 lb. Bond to 95 lb. Cover (64 g/m2 to 256 g/m2).
Paper sizes starting at 140 x 182 mm (5.51 x 7.17 in.) to a maximum of 330.2 x 488 mm (13 x19.2 in.)
Stock types include transparencies, heavyweight, coated and uncoated, hole-punched, and tabs.
Loading paper Long Edge Feed (LEF) or portrait or Short Edge Feed (SEF) or landscape dependent on the actual paper size.
Auto size detection capability.
Automatically adjusts the tray position in the front and back based on the paper size; this is done once the tray is closed.
Trays 6 and 7
Note: Each feeder tray has a stock loading label. When loading media into the tray, refer to the labels on the inside panel of the feeder tray for the correct orientation of that stock type.
The specifications for each tray are:
Maximum of 2,000 sheets of 24 lb. (90 g/m2) uncoated paper; 2,100 sheets of 82 g/m2 and 2,300 sheets of 64 g/m2.
Paper weight range of 52 to 400 g/m2.
Stock types include transparencies, heavyweight, coated and uncoated, hole-punched, and tabs.
It is recommended that you use Tray 5 (Bypass) to feed envelopes. However, Trays 6 and 7 may also be used for feeding envelopes.
If you use Trays 6 or 7, envelopes must be fed with the Postcard Bracket or with the installed optional Envelope Support Kit.
If the Postcard Bracket is used, the stack height is limited to 200 envelopes.
Postcard Bracket
The postcard bracket is delivered with Trays 6 and 7 from manufacturing. The postcard bracket allows you to print on smaller size media without requiring post-processing cutting or sorting. The postcard bracket accommodates 101.6 x 152.4 mm (4 x 6 in.) SEF media and smaller.
Optional Envelope Support Kit
The Envelope Support Kit enables a greater quantity of envelopes to be loaded and printed from Trays 6 or 7. This optional kit consists of two plastic pieces that fit into the bottom of the tray and a postcard bracket that attaches to the side of the tray. The plastic pieces lift one side of the stack of envelopes to offset the extra thickness of the flaps. This keeps the stack level for feeding and enables more envelopes to be fed from the tray.
Paper Tray Information for Tray 5 (Bypass)
Note: Depending on system configuration, optional Tray 5 (Bypass) is located on the top of Trays 6/7 or optional Trays 8/9).
This tray is used primarily when using a small quantity and special media (such as envelopes).
When using the Tray 5 (Bypass), refer to the following information:
Maximum of 250 sheets of 24 lb. (90 g/m2) uncoated paper; 28 lb. to 110 lb. cover (106-300 g/m2) coated stock.
Paper weight range of 52 g/m2 (uncoated) to 300 g/m2 (coated).
Stock types include transparencies, heavyweight, coated and uncoated, hole-punched, and tabs.
Program the stock job properties using the Stock Wizard.
Do not load mixed-size paper into the bypass tray.
Do not load materials above the MAX line as indicated on the tray.
It is recommended that you use Tray 5 (Bypass) to feed envelopes.
Press Productivity Information:
The following tables show the maximum print speed of the press across the full range of paper sizes that the press supports. Unless otherwise noted, the print speed is identical for full-color or black-and-white-only prints. Process and print speed is based on 1-Sided or 2-Sided mode, paper type, paper weight, paper size, and feeding tray.
Note: The references to Bond and Cover weight ranges are approximations based on conversion to the nearest standard paper weight and type.
Productivity Information for Trays 1–3, 6, 7, 8, and 9:
The Postcard size is supported only with optional Trays 6 and 7, Trays 8 and 9, and Tray 5 (Bypass). To support Postcard size, Trays 6 and 7, and Trays 8 and 9, require a postcard bracket. Trays 1, 2, and 3 support only 52–256 g/ m2 paper.
Note: The ideal room temperature is 16° C (60.8° F) or higher.
Important: Media heavier than 256 g/m2 (90 lb. Cover) cannot be fed from Trays 1–3.
|
Paper Size |
Paper Feed Direction |
Paper Type |
Paper Weight |
Prints Per Minute (PPM) | |
|
1–Sided |
2–Sided | ||||
|
Postcard | SEF | Uncoated, Coated, and Matte Coated | 52–300 g/m2 301–400 g/m2 |
100 ppm 80 ppm |
50 ppm 40 ppm |
8.5 x 11 in., A4 | LEF | Uncoated, Coated, and Matte Coated | 52–300 g/m2 301–400 g/m2 |
100 ppm 80 ppm |
50 ppm 40 ppm |
8.5 x 11 in. | SEF | Uncoated, Coated, and Matte Coated | 52–300 g/m2 301–400 g/m2 |
80 ppm 64 ppm |
50 ppm 40 ppm |
8.5 x 14 in., A4, B4 | SEF | Uncoated, Coated, and Matte Coated | 52–300 g/m2 301–400 g/m2 |
60 ppm 51 ppm |
30 ppm 25.5 ppm |
11 x 17 in., A3 | SEF | Uncoated, Coated, and Matte Coated | 52–300 g/m2 301–400 g/m2 |
52 ppm 44 ppm |
30 ppm 22 ppm |
12 x 18 in., SRA3 | SEF | Uncoated, Coated, and Matte Coated | 52–300 g/m2 301–400 g/m2 |
47 ppm 39 ppm |
23.5 ppm 19.5 ppm |
12 x 18 in., SRA3 | SEF | Uncoated, Coated, and Matte Coated | 52–300 g/m2 301–400 g/m2 |
47 ppm 39 ppm |
23.5 ppm 19.5 ppm |
330.2 x 488mm (13 x 19.2 in.) | SEF | Uncoated, Coated, and Matte Coated | 52–300 g/m2 301–400 g/m2 |
47 ppm 39 ppm |
23.5 ppm 19.5 ppm |
8.5 x 11 in., A4 | LEF | Labels, Cast Coated, Embossed/ Textured, Film | 52–400 g/m2 |
40 ppm |
— |
8.5 x 11 in | SEF | Labels, Cast Coated, Embossed/ Textured, Film | 52–400 g/m2 |
32 ppm |
— |
8.5 x 14 in., A4, B4 | SEF | Labels, Cast Coated, Embossed/ Textured, Film | 52–400 g/m2 |
25 ppm |
— |
11 x 17 in., A3 | SEF | Labels, Cast Coated, Embossed/ Textured, Film | 52–400 g/m2 |
22 ppm |
— |
12 x 18 in., SRA3 | SEF | Labels, Cast Coated, Embossed/ Textured, Film | 52–400 g/m2 |
20 ppm |
— |
330.2 x 488 mm (13 x 19.2 in.) | SEF | Labels, Cast Coated, Embossed/ Textured, Film | 52–400 g/m2 |
19 ppm |
— |
Productivity Information for Tray 5 (Bypass)
|
Paper Size |
Paper Feed Direction |
Paper Type |
Paper Weight |
Prints Per Minute (PPM) | |
|
1–Sided |
2– Sided | ||||
Postcard | SEF | Uncoated, Coated, and Matte Coated | 52–300 g/m2 301–400 g/m2 |
70 ppm 70 ppm |
35 ppm 35 ppm |
8.5 x 11 in., A4 | SEF | Uncoated, Coated, and Matte Coated | 52–300 g/m2 301–400 g/m2 |
59 ppm 57 ppm |
35 ppm 35 ppm |
8.5 x 11 in. | SEF | Uncoated, Coated, and Matte Coated | 52–300 g/m2 301–400 g/m2 |
59 ppm 57 ppm | 29.5 ppm 28.5 ppm |
8.5 x 14 in. A4, B4 | SEF | Uncoated, Coated, and Matte Coated | 52–300 g/m2 301–400 g/m2 |
50 ppm 47 ppm | 26 ppm 23.5 ppm |
11 x 17 in., A3 | LEF | Uncoated, Coated, and Matte Coated | 52–300 g/m2 |
44 ppm 40 ppm |
22 ppm 20 ppm |
12 x 18 in., SRA3 | SEF | Uncoated, Coated, and Matte Coated | 52–300 g/m2 |
41 ppm 37 ppm | 20.5 ppm 18.5 ppm |
330.2 x 488 mm (13 x 19.2 in.) | SEF | Uncoated, Coated, and Matte Coated | 52–300 g/m2 |
40 ppm 36 ppm |
20 ppm 18 ppm |
8.5 x 11 in., A4 | LEF | Labels, Cast Coated, Embossed/ Textured, Film | 52–300 g/m2 | 40 ppm | — |
8.5 x 11 in. | SEF | Labels, Cast Coated, Embossed/ Textured, Film | 52–300 g/m2 | 32 ppm | — |
8.5 x 14 in., A4, B4 | SEF | Labels, Cast Coated, Embossed/ Textured, Film | 52–300 g/m2 | 25 ppm | — |
11 x 17 in., A3 | SEF | Labels, Cast Coated, Embossed/ Textured, Film | 52–300 g/m2 | 22 ppm | — |
12 x 18 in., SRA3 | SEF | Labels, Cast Coated, Embossed/ Textured, Film | 52–300 g/m2 | 20 ppm | — |
330.2 x 488 mm (13 x 19.2 in.) | SEF | Labels, Cast Coated, Embossed/ Textured, Film | 52–300 g/m2 | 19 ppm | — |
