Copier/Printer Color Materials Usage Guide

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Important Paper Properties for Color Xerography
Paper influences on document quality
Variables in the paper-making process can influence the quality and
performance of the finished paper. While some variables are
controlled to create specific stocks, others may result in
imperfections.
• Formation – Formation is how fibers are distributed on a
sheet. Poor fiber formation can cause mottle or uneven, spotty
dry ink distribution in images with high solid area coverage. To
gain insight into the formation of paper, hold a sample sheet
up to a light. If the paper has good formation, it looks even and
consistent. If it has poor formation, it will appear splotchy and
uneven.
Hint: Fiber formation is especially
important when documents
include photographs or have
high ink coverage. For best
results, select a paper that has
good formation.