Ricoh P C200W Paper and Specialty Media Guide - Page 31

Glossary Fiber content Fuse grade Fusing Grain Ink contamination Laser‑perfs Leading edge Matrix Micro‑perfs Moisture content Nesting Offset powder Oil bleed Ooze Perforation Pick Pick roller Pick roller assembly Pull strength Release Roll‑over Semiliquid 31 The material used to manufacture the paper. Most high‑quality xerographic paper is made from 100 percent chemically pulped wood. This content provides the paper with a high degree of stability resulting in fewer paper feeding problems and better print quality. Paper containing fibers such as cotton have characteristics that can result in degraded paper feeding. Qualitative measurement of the adhesion of toner to the printed sheet. Printer process of melting toner and adhering it to the print material. The orientation of the fibers in the print material. Grain short indicates that the fibers run the width of the paper. Grain long indicates that the fibers run the length of the paper. Transfer of ink from a form to the printer pick mechanism or fuser assembly, which can cause printer contamination. Small perforations (20 to 30 perfs per inch) that create little paper dust and debris and do not normally cause nesting. Also known as micro‑perfs or data‑perfs. The edge of the print material that enters the printer paper path first. Unneeded portions of die‑cut stock around labels. A stripped matrix is one that is removed to make it easier to peel labels from the liner. See "Laser‑perfs" on page 31. The amount of moisture in the paper, which affects both print quality and paper feeding. Leave paper in its original wrapper until you are ready to use it. Doing so limits the exposure of the paper to moisture changes that can damage the paper. To fit compactly together; to interlock; to stick together. A powder applied during some printing processes to help dry inks. Migration of materials from the substrate or the adhesive out to the face. This generally occurs in aged materials or materials exposed to extreme temperature changes. Also known as penetration, bleed-through, and bleed. Migration of adhesive away from labels, which can cause printer contamination. Line of very small holes or slots punched to facilitate tearing. See also "Laser‑perfs" on page 31. The mechanical action the printer performs to remove one sheet of material from the tray. The roller that assists in picking a sheet of material from the tray. A gear‑driven pick arm suspended by a counterbalance spring that allows the printer to automatically adjust the pick force necessary for different types of print materials. Maximum strength, or holding power, that a label has before it is separated from the liner. The ability of adhesive to resist label peeling during the printing process. Bending of the paper edge during conversion due to a dull cutting knife. Having characteristics of both liquid and solid.