Correcting the Paper Curl
1. Perform one of the following:
2. From the 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.
3. Select the Advanced Setup button.
The Advanced Stock Setup window opens.
4. Select Edit Settings for the desired Paper Curl Correction option for 1 Sided-Face Up, 1 Sided-Face Down, or2 Sided as required.
The Tray [1-3, 5, 6-7, 8-9] Paper Curl Correction Test Print window opens for the selected 1-sided or 2-sided option.
5. 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
Important:
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.
6. Select Test Print.
The Test Print - Paper curl correction Tray [1-3, 5, 6-7, 8-9] window opens with secondary test print options.
7. 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
8. Select Start.
An Information window displays stating Test Print in Progress.
Upon completion of the test prints, the Tray [1-3, 5, 6-7, 8-9] Paper Curl Correction Test Print window reopens.
9. Retrieve the test prints from the output area of the press.
10. Review the output and choose one of the following:
•If paper curl still exists on the output:
1. Select another curl correction setting (
Step 5).
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 or type of paper used. If the results are still unsatisfactory, contact your Customer Support Center for further assistance.
•If the output is acceptable, perform the following:
1. To save the selections or settings and close the Paper Curl Correction Test Print window, select OK.
2. To save the selections or settings and close windows until only the Stock Library screen or the Trays screen remains open, continue to select OK.