Packaging, storage, and unpacking guidelines enable optimal print productivity of the printer.
When the environmental conditions of the storage room and the print room differ, media must be transported to the print room in time, to allow for temperature acclimation. (Print room conditions, Temperature adjustment time of media before printing) There are instructions how to prevent that sheets arrive in the sentry tray. (Many sheets arrive in the sentry tray (sentry rejects))
Storage conditions influence the moisture percentage and the temperature of the media. Media are very sensitive to environmental changes which cause curls, wavy edges, tight edges, and other imperfections. A sudden increase in the relative humidity in the storage room can cause wavy edges. A sudden decrease in temperature can result in tight edges.
Media with curls (1), wavy edges (2) and tight edges (3)Your media supplier can provide specific guidelines on media storage. Below you will find generic specifications and guidelines for media storage.
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Environmental conditions storage room |
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Temperature |
18oC - 26oC / 64.4oF - 78.8oF Keep the temperature as stable as possible. |
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Relative humidity |
30% - 60% Keep the relative humidity as stable as possible. |
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Storage |
Attention point |
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Storage room |
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Media packaging |
See Media packaging |
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Temperature acclimation |
After transport to the print room, media must be acclimated to the print room temperature before loading. (Temperature adjustment time of media before printing) |