Pitney Bowes DocuMatch Integrated Mail System User manual
MAIL MATERIALS REFERENCE GUIDE
SV60822 Rev. A
First Edition, October 2000
©2000 Pitney Bowes Inc.
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trademark or registered trademark of Canon Inc. Dow Window Film and Trycite
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Contents
1 - Introduction
Purpose of This Guide...............................................1-2
Who Should Read This Guide....................................1-2
2 - General Material Specifications and Storage
Handling and Storage Tips........................................2-2
Definition of Mail Materials...................................2-2
Handling................................................................2-2
Storage..................................................................2-2
Rotation.................................................................2-3
Locally-Manufactured Materials...........................2-3
Mail Materials Reference Table..................................2-4
Collation Total Thickness Limits................................2-6
Materials Not Suited for DocuMatch™.......................2-7
3 - Paper for Document Printer
Recycled Paper...........................................................3-2
Paper Weights............................................................3-2
Grain............................................................................3-3
Methods for Determining Grain...........................3-3
Paper for DocuMatch™ Document Printer..................3-5
Document Printer Materials Reference Table.......3-5
Storage Tips.........................................................3-6
Loading Tips.........................................................3-6
Perforated Stock Specifications For
DocuMatch™ .........................................................3-8
Contents
4 - Envelopes
Overview of Envelopes...............................................4-2
Envelope Quality...................................................4-2
Envelope Size.......................................................4-2
Envelope Type.......................................................4-2
Die-Cut............................................................4-2
Web-Fed..........................................................4-3
Envelope Style......................................................4-4
Envelope Curl........................................................4-4
Window Envelopes...............................................4-6
Standard Window Dimensions.......................4-7
Envelope Seal Flap and Gum...............................4-8
Storage..................................................................4-8
Loading Tips.........................................................4-9
Envelope Guidelines for DocuMatch™ ......................4-10
Envelope Style and Type......................................4-10
Envelope Size and Weight...................................4-10
#10 Envelope Specifications................................4-11
Envelope Materials Reference Table....................4-12
5 - Cut Sheet Feeder Material
Cut Sheets for DocuMatch™ .....................................5-2
Grain Orientation...................................................5-2
Glossy Materials...................................................5-2
Static Charge........................................................5-2
Loading Tips.........................................................5-3
What to Watch For................................................5-3
Cut Sheet Feeder Materials Reference Table.......5-4
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Contents
6 - Insert Feeder Material
Inserts and Business Reply Envelopes......................6-2
Loading Tips.........................................................6-2
Insert Feeder Materials Reference Table..............6-3
7 - Document Printer Preventive Maintenance
and Toner Usage
Scheduled Printer Preventive Maintenance...............7-2
Toner Yield..................................................................7-2
Setting the Printer Resolution to 300 DPI.............7-3
Setting the Print Darkness to Lighter or Lightest..7-3
Turning Toner Saver On........................................7-4
Page Coverage.....................................................7-4
Replica of Sample Page Showing
5% Print Coverage...............................................7-6
8 - General Machine Preventive Maintenance
System Preventive Maintenance................................8-2
General..................................................................8-2
Maintenance Log..................................................8-2
Pre-Service System Check with Remote
Diagnostics............................................................8-3
System Preventive Maintenance Schedule..........8-4
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Contents
Appendices
A - Introduction to Paper
How Paper Is Made...................................................A-2
Paper Characteristics.................................................A-4
Moisture................................................................A-4
Wire and Felt Sides (of a Sheet of Paper)............A-5
Surface Coating or Finish....................................A-5
Body or Strength or Material................................A-5
Understanding Paper Ream Labels...........................A-6
B -Collation Total Thickness Limits
Total Thickness Limits................................................B-2
Total Thickness Worksheet........................................B-2
Index
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Contents
List of Illustrations and Tables
Figure Description Page
v
3-1 Grain Long and Grain Short Direction...............3-3
3-2 Checking Grain Direction..................................3-4
3-3 Aerating Paper Before Loading.........................3-6
3-4 Flexing Paper Before Loading...........................3-7
3-5 Perforated Stock Specifications for
DocuMatch™.......................................................3-8
4-1 Envelope Curling Can Cause Problems............4-5
4-2 Window Envelope Standard for DocuMatch™...4-7
4-3 DocuMatch™Specifications for #10
Envelope Dimensions........................................4-11
7-1 Reduced Replica of 8-1/2 x 11" Sample
Page With 5% Page Coverage..........................7-6
A-1 How Paper Is Made..........................................A-2
A-2 Two Sides of a Sheet of Paper...........................A-3
A-3 Understanding Paper Ream Labels..................A-6
Table Description Page
2-1A DocuMatch™Mail Materials Reference.............2-4
2-1B DocuMatch™Mail Materials Reference.............2-5
2-1C DocuMatch™Mail Materials Reference.............2-6
3-1 Document Printer Materials Reference.............3-5
3-2 Letterhead Paper Loading Guidelines for
C-Fold and Z-Fold.............................................3-7
4-1 Envelope Trade Numbers and Sizes.................4-3
4-2 Envelope Materials Reference...........................4-12
5-1 Cut Sheet Feeder Materials Reference.............5-4
6-1 Insert Feeder Materials Reference....................6-3
7-1 Estimated Toner Yield........................................7-5
8-1 System Preventive Maintenance Schedule.......8-4
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1-1
Chapter 1
Introduction
In this chapter:
Purpose of This Guide.....................................................1-2
Who Should Read This Guide..........................................1-2
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