Our "setup" takes 2-3 sheets, I'm not kidding. This includes 1 sheet for calibration, we have been running our digital press now for 3 years and have it down to a science. Some things we learned along the way are:
1. Don't fight the machine, if it doesn't like a paper, don't use it again.
2. Don't auto duplex - the damn thing will take about 5 sheets just to get it dialed in. If we manual duplex and maintain the same leading edge, it is just about dead on front to back registration with some wiggle every time.
3. If the quality sucks, call for service right away - no matter what you do you aren't going to fix the problem on your own, so just call the tech. Our machine doesn't have parts that we can replace.
4. Consistency - we use the same papers all the time and we don't switch it up "just to save a buck" using the same papers all the time will in fact speed up the process.
5. Know your machine and why it is doing x,y or z. Understand the heat settings and why the toner is pealing off etc..
So yeah I can setup a machine to print in 2-3 sheets, you can tak on another 5 sheets if I need to match a spot color. If there will be bindery, obviously we are going to need at least 15-25 overs...