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Curls, How to Measure Curled Paper

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Condition of Paper 1 CEL004 1. Rounded edges Curls Curled paper has a major effect on the print quality and end result. Curled paper can cause such things as paper jams and wrinkles. Also, paper that is output may not stack evenly in the output tray. If heat is applied to the paper during the printing process, the entire sheet of paper may curl. Be sure to pay special attention to preprinted paper because it is likely to curl. Paper may also partially curl after printing if the moisture content is not evenly distributed. Also, the extent of the curl may vary depending on the printing surface of the paper. If the paper curls after printing, turn over the paper in the paper tray and try again. How to Measure Curled Paper You need to measure the extent of the curl of your paper before printing on it. Use paper that has a maximum curl of not greater than 10 mm (0.39 inches). 1 CEL006 1. 10 mm (0.39 inches) or less 11

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CEL004
1
1.
Rounded edges
Curls
Curled paper has a major effect on the print quality and end result.
Curled paper can cause such things as paper jams and wrinkles. Also, paper that is output may not
stack evenly in the output tray.
If heat is applied to the paper during the printing process, the entire sheet of paper may curl. Be sure to
pay special attention to preprinted paper because it is likely to curl. Paper may also partially curl after
printing if the moisture content is not evenly distributed.
Also, the extent of the curl may vary depending on the printing surface of the paper. If the paper curls
after printing, turn over the paper in the paper tray and try again.
How to Measure Curled Paper
You need to measure the extent of the curl of your paper before printing on it.
Use paper that has a maximum curl of not greater than 10 mm (0.39 inches).
CEL006
1
1.
10 mm (0.39 inches) or less
Condition of Paper
11