Operating Guide

DocuTech 128/155/180 HighLight Color Operator Guide 5-17
Technical information
Table 5-12. Stitcher satisfaction guide
Stock Reliable stacking may be
expected
Less reliable stacking may
be expected
Suggested alternatives
Size 8 x 10 inches to 9 x 14
inches (203 x 254 mm to
229 x 356 mm)
Use the top tray for larger
sizes
Weight Substance 16 to 110 (60 to
200 g/m2)
Weights outside the limits
shown are not recommended.
Set size limit
due to copy
paper weight
Collated: Up to 65 sheets
of substance 20 (75 g/m2)
or 0.28 inch (7 mm) thick
sets
Uncollated: 50 copies
maximum per stitch 0.28
inch (7 mm) thick sets
Collated: Up to 70 sheets of
substance 20 (75 g/m2)
Reduce the paper weight to
enable stitching more sheets
per collated set.
Check the stitch quality.
Stacker
capacity
Stacker capacity adjusts
automatically to suit
various set sizes
To allow a continuous run,
unload outer stack before
inner stack reaches capacity.
Type or
condition
Xerographic bond paper in
good condition
Drilled paper
Slightly curled paper Do not use excessively curled
paper.
Transparencies must contain
some opaque sheets to avoid
finisher jams.
Stock not defined here is
included in the “Using various
stocks” section in this guide.
Table 5-13. Binder satisfaction guide
Stock Reliable stacking may be
expected
Less reliable stacking may
be expected
Suggested alternatives
Size 8 x 10 inches to 9 x 14
inches (203 x 254 mm to
229 x 356 mm)
Consider stitching for smaller
or larger sizes.
Weight: Main
Body
Substance 20 to 24 (75 to
90 g/m2)
Substance 16 (60 g/m2)
Without covers
Avoid weights less than
substance 16 (60 g/m2) or
greater than substance 24 (90
g/m2)
Consider stitching for weights
outside these limits.
Weight:
Covers
Maximum: substance 65
(176 g/m2)
Heavier than substance 65
(176 g/m2)
Transparencies
Avoid removable stripe
transparencies
Weight: Insert Maximum: substance 65
(176 g/m2)
Minimum: substance 20
(75 g/m2)
Heavier than substance 65
(176 g/m2)
Lighter than substance 20
(75 g/m2)
Limit the inserts outside of
substance 16 to 24 (60 to 90 g/
m2) to 10% of the sheet count
in a set.
Avoid adjacent inserts for
substance greater than 24 (90
g/m2).
Transparencies or never-tear
paper cannot be used as
inserts when binding.