Xerox 6180N Generic MICR Fundamentals Guide  - Page 38

Paper facts Temperature and humidity conditions The temperature and humidity in the printer environment can affect runability and print quality. Use the following guidelines for the best MICR printing performance: • Optimum temperature and humidity range - 68 to 76 degrees F / 20 to 14 degrees C - 35 to 55 percent humidity. Store all paper on a wooden pallet. Placing paper directly on the floor increases moisture absorption. • If you move paper from a storage area to a location with a different temperature and humidity, condition the paper to the new environment before using it. The time you should wait between paper storage and use is listed in the following table. Table 3-2. Temperature conditioning chart Temperature difference 10° F 15° F 20° F 25° F 30° F 40° F 50° F Number of boxes Hours Hours Hours Hours Hours Hours Hours 1 4 8 11 14 17 24 34 5 5 9 12 15 18 25 35 10 8 14 18 22 27 38 51 20 11 16 23 28 35 38 67 40 14 19 26 32 38 54 75 For example, if you want to move 10 cartons (boxes) from your storage area at 55 degrees F to your printing room at 75 degrees F, (a change of 20 degrees), you should let the cartons stand unopened in your printing room for at least 18 hours before use. • Store paper inside the original carton and ream wrappers until shortly before use. • Reduce excessive curl by storing the paper in a dry environment for several days. 3-10 Generic MICR Fundamentals Guide