Xerox Supplies Wide Format Paper and Specialty Media Display Graphics Applications Guide For Aqueous Inkjet Printing
Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction ........................................................................................... 1 International Version ............................................................................................................................. 1 International Paper Weight Measurement............................................................................................ 2 Image Quality & Graphics Durability ................................................
Table of Contents Ink Data Sheets ..................................................................................... 13 Aqueous Inks ...................................................................................................................................... 13 Epson Stylus Pro Ultrachrome® Inks – Available Europe Only ......................................................... 14 Ink Yields...........................................................................................................
Table of Contents Xerox Outdoor Banner Vinyl 550 g/m2 .......................................................................................... 61-62 Xerox Outdoor Weatherproof Banner 280 micron – TYVEK® Solution............................................ 63 Xerox Banner Fabric – Fire Retardant 250 g/m2.................................................................................64 Xerox Universal Artist Canvas 340 g/m2 ..................................................................................
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Introduction Introduction This guide is designed to assist with the selection of media for wide format graphic arts printing using aqueous or water-based inkjet printing systems in the corporate or “print-for-pay” graphics arts market, and in CAD/GIS applications. The following guide represents a compilation of media and applications for digital printing using a wide range of commonly used aqueous inkjet printers, including the Xerox 8142/8160 wide format color printer.
Introduction International Paper Weight Measurement Bond (lbs.) to Metric (gram) comparison Bond 17" x 22" Metric g/m2 13 49 16 61 20 75 24 90 28 105 32 120 36 135 40 158 Bond – the weight of a ream (500 sheets) of 17" x 22" g/m2 – weight in grams of a square meter sheet Micron to mil (caliper) comparison Please note that various products are referenced in microns referring to the products’ thickness or caliper. A quick conversion has 1 mil = 25 microns.
Image Quality & Graphics Durability Image Quality & Graphics Durability Choosing Appropriate Materials The most common mistake when constructing a graphic is using incorrect materials. The choice of materials for a given application requires critical information about the end-use. Ask the following questions to determine the application requirements. Then use the information in this guide to select the media, laminate and substrate (if necessary) that will work best.
Image Quality & Graphics Durability Image Quality Xerox Wide Format Display Graphics media are all direct-write, specially coated materials that vary in coating structure, physical properties (such as base weight and thickness), and base material type (paper, fabric, films or vinyl). These variances not only need a specific printer set-up to successfully run each material through the printer, but will affect achievable image quality per media type.
Image Quality & Graphics Durability Pantone® Colors Color reproduction is a function of the RIP or software connected to the printer. Xerox provides profiles for Xerox media when used with the RIP and a Xerox printer. These profiles are balanced to perform in a wide range of color applications and media. The software is designed to reproduce the process version of Pantone® colors only.
Image Quality & Graphics Durability Xerox Media Setup Reference for 8142/8160 Recommended Printer Heater & Fan Settings1 Recommended Print Mode Presentation Papers Xerox Matte Presentation Paper / 160g Heat Off, Fan Off Production Xerox Poster Presentation Paper / 120g Heat Off, Fan Off Production Xerox Poster Presentation Paper / 170g Heat Off, Fan Off Production Xerox Photo Paper Gloss / 150g Low Heat, Fan On Production Xerox Photo Paper Satin / 150g Low Heat, Fan On Production Xerox Uni
Image Quality & Graphics Durability Recommended Printer Heater & Fan Settings1 Recommended Print Mode Films (continued) Xerox Polycarbonate Pop-Up Film – Back Print / 275mic Heat Off, Fan On Fine Xerox White Polyester Self-adhesive Light Stop Backer / 275mic Heat Off, Fan On Production Xerox Light Stop Pop-Up Film – Front Print / 300mic Heat Off, Fan On Production Xerox White Matte Banner Film / 200mic Heat Off, Fan On Production Xerox Outdoor Weatherproof Banner / 280mic Heat Off, Fan On P
Image Quality & Graphics Durability Durability of Graphics Durability is a function of both ink and media. Pigmented inks give the most durable results and, in some cases, outdoor suitability although this depends on the specifics of the ink-type as well as the media. While images and colors printed with pigment inks will resist fading, dye-printed images will fade more quickly under exposure to light.
Image Quality & Graphics Durability Media Fire Resistance and Retardancy For exhibition graphics there are sometimes requests for flammability ratings of products. The main standards used are the French “M” ratings, German “B” ratings (B1 often considered similar but not higher than M1) and the US NFPA standards. There is no common international standard at this time.
Image Quality & Graphics Durability Generally for Inks and Media Temperature Relative Humidity Printing 64–86˚F (18–30˚C) 40–65% Storage 41–95˚F (5–35˚C) 40–60% Please Note: If media are stored outside the range of conditions stated above, the media should be allowed to acclimatize in the proper environment for at least 48 hours prior to use. Consult the individual data sheets for any specific printing and storage conditions. Ink and media should be stored in original packaging wherever possible.
Where to Order Supplies Where to Order Supplies Europe Address Telephone Number Xerox Supplies Europe +44 (0) 1442 88 6019 United States Address Telephone Number Xerox Supplies US 1-800-822-2200 Or contact your Xerox Wide Format Authorized Reseller Canada Address Telephone Number Xerox Supplies Canada 1-800-668-0199 (English) 1-800-688-0133 (French) For other local country information please check www.xerox.com Xerox Wide Format Supplies Applications Guide Version 2.
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Ink Data Sheets Ink Data Sheets Aqueous Inks Xerox 8142/8160 Dye & Pigment Inks & Consumables Description Code 700 ml 81XX Ink Refill – Pigment Black 008R12910 700 ml 81XX Ink Refill – Pigment Cyan 008R12997 700 ml 81XX Ink Refill – Pigment Magenta 008R12998 700 ml 81XX Ink Refill – Pigment Yellow 008R12999 700 ml 81XX Ink Refill – Pigment Light Cyan 008R12909 700 ml 81XX Ink Refill – Pigment Light Magenta 008R12975 700 ml 81XX Ink & Cartridge Pack – Pigment Black 008R12979 700 ml 8
Ink Data Sheets Epson Stylus Pro Ultrachrome® Inks – Available Europe Only 14 Description Code 500 ml UC Ink – 10600 – Photo Black 106R00691 500 ml UC Ink – 10600 – Matte Black 106R00692 500 ml UC Ink – 10600 – Yellow 106R00693 500 ml UC Ink – 10600 – Magenta 106R00694 500 ml UC Ink – 10600 – Cyan 106R00695 500 ml UC Ink – 10600 – Light Magenta 106R00696 500 ml UC Ink – 10600 – Light Cyan 106R00697 220 ml UC Ink – 9600 – Photo Black 106R00706 220 ml UC Ink – 9600 – Cyan 106R00
Ink Data Sheets Product Descriptions Aqueous or water-based inks are either pigmented or dye-based. Each ink type and its performance are specific to each printer model. Xerox 8142 and 8160 offers 6-color printing, adding two tonal inks, Light Cyan and Light Magenta, to the typical suite of 4-color process printing (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black).
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Application Media Application Media Media Selection – Application Overview Appropriate Applications for Media This guide is designed to offer information and guidance to assist you. It is not an instruction manual. While care has been taken to anticipate problems and outline possible difficulties, it is impossible to cover all situations. Therefore, it is highly recommended that you test any application before an actual job is attempted.
Application Media Banner Polyester – 290 mic D/P Matte White Polypropylene Banner Film – 185 mic D/P Matte White Polypropylene Banner Film – 320 mic D/P Banner Vinyl – 400 g/m2 D/P Outdoor Banner Vinyl – Heavyweight Matte – 550 g/m 2 D/P Self-Adhesive Vinyl – 275 mic D/P Backlit Inkjet Film – Front Print – 140 mic D/P Backlit Inkjet Film – Reverse Print – 130 mic D/P Optically Clear Inkjet Film – 120 mic D/P Optically Clear Inkjet Film – 2 Edge Removable Strip D/P Translucent Inkjet Fi
Application Media HP 2XXX UV HP 3XXX Dye HP 3XXX UV HP 5XXX Dye HP 5XXX UV Encad Pro600/700 GS Encad Pro600/700 GS+ Encad Pro600/700 GX Encad Pro600/700 GO Encad Pro500/e42/e60 GA Encad Pro500/e42/ e60 GS Encad Pro500/ e42/ e60 GX Encad Pro500/ e42/ e60 GO Encad 1000i Dye Encad 1000i Pigment Epson 7000/9000/ 10000 Epson 7500/ 9500/ 10000CF Epson 7600/ 9600/ 10600 Oce 51XX Dye • • • Matte Presentation Paper - 90 g/m2 *• * • • • • *• * • • •
Application Media Epson 7600/ 9600/ 10600 Epson 7500/ 9500/ 10000CF Epson 7000/9000/ 10000 Encad 1000i Pigment Encad Pro500/ e42/ e60 GO Encad Pro500/ e42/ e60 GX Encad Pro500/e42/e60 GA Encad Pro500/e42/ e60 GS Encad Pro600/700 GO Encad Pro600/700 GX Encad Pro600/700 GS+ • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • White Matte Banner Film - 200 mic • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Banner Polyester - 290 mic Matte Polypropylene Banner - 185
Media Product Data Sheets Media Product Data Sheets Media Item Details Xerox Presentation Papers Description Premium Coated Inkjet Paper, 95 g/m Width Length Product Code 2 914 mm 36" 46 m 150 ft 003R06709 Premium Coated Inkjet Paper, 95 g/m2 841 mm 33" 46 m 150 ft 003R06710 Premium Coated Inkjet Paper, 95 g/m2 625 mm 25" 46 m 150 ft 003R06712 Premium Coated Inkjet Paper, 95 g/m2 610 mm 24" 46 m 150 ft 003R06711 Matte Presentation Paper, 90 g/m2 1524 mm 60" 46 m 150 ft 023R
Media Product Data Sheets Xerox Presentation Papers continued Description Width Length Product Code Premium Presentation Paper, 120 g/m2 1524 mm 60" 46 m 150 ft 023R02173 Premium Presentation Paper, 120 g/m2 1067 mm 42" 46 m 150 ft 023R02174 Premium Presentation Paper, 120 g/m2 914 mm 36" 46 m 150 ft 023R02175 Premium Presentation Paper, 170 g/m2 1524 mm 60" 31 m 100 ft 023R02176 Premium Presentation Paper, 170 g/m2 1067 mm 42" 31 m 100 ft 023R02177 Premium Presentation Pa
Media Product Data Sheets Xerox Photo Papers continued Description Width Length Product Code Universal Photo Paper Satin, 195 g/m2 1524 mm 60" 31 m 100 ft 023R02114 Universal Photo Paper Satin, 195 g/m2 1067 mm 42" 31 m 100 ft 023R02115 Universal Photo Paper Satin, 195 g/m2 914 mm 36" 31 m 100 ft 023R02116 Universal Photo Paper Satin, 195 g/m2 610 mm 24" 31 m 100 ft 023R02117 Universal Photo Paper Gloss, 215 g/m2 1270 mm 50" 20 m 66 ft 023R02118 Universal Photo Paper Gloss
Media Product Data Sheets Xerox Specialist Application Papers Description Width Length Product Code Display Paper Yellow, 95 g/m2 1524 mm 60" 46 m 150 ft 023R02134 Display Paper Yellow, 95 g/m2 1067 mm 42" 46 m 150 ft 023R02135 Display Paper Fluorescent Yellow, 95 g/m2 1524 mm 60" 46 m 150 ft 023R02136 2 1067 mm 42" 46 m 150 ft 023R02137 Display Paper Fire Retardant White, 120 g/m2 1524 mm 60" 31 m 100 ft 023R02138 Display Paper Fire Retardant White, 120 g/m2 1067 mm 42"
Media Product Data Sheets Xerox Film Description Width Length Product Code Optically Clear Film, 120 mic 1270 mm 50" 20 m 66 ft 023R01531 Optically Clear Film, 120 mic 914 mm 36" 20 m 66 ft 023R01532 Optically Clear Film, 120 mic 610 mm 24" 20 m 66 ft 023R01582 Optically Clear Film – 2 Edge Strip, 100 mic 1270 mm 50" 20 m 66 ft 023R01637 Optically Clear Film – 2 Edge Strip, 100 mic 1067 mm 42" 20 m 66 ft 023R01636 Optically Clear Film – 2 Edge Strip, 100 mic 914 mm 36"
Media Product Data Sheets Xerox Film continued Description Width Length Product Code White Polyester Self-adhesive Light Stop Backer, 275 mic 880 mm 35" 50 m 164 ft 023R01478 White Polyester Self-adhesive Light Stop Backer, 275 mic 880 mm 35" 20 m 66 ft 023R01477 Light Stop Pop-Up Film – Front Print, 300 mic 914 mm 36" 40 m 131 ft 023R01476 Light Stop Pop-Up Film – Front Print, 300 mic 914 mm 36" 20 m 66 ft 023R01475 Light Stop Pop-Up Film – Front Print, 150 mic 914 mm 36" 30
Media Product Data Sheets Xerox Banner Media Description Width Length Product Code Outdoor Weatherproof Banner (A Tyvek® Solution), 280 mic 1372 mm 54" 20 m 66 ft 023R01441 Outdoor Weatherproof Banner (A Tyvek® Solution), 280 mic 1270 mm 50" 20 m 66 ft 023R01524 Outdoor Weatherproof Banner (A Tyvek® Solution), 280 mic 1067 mm 42" 20 m 66 ft 023R01523 Outdoor Weatherproof Banner (A Tyvek Solution), 280 mic 914 mm 36" 20 m 66 ft 023R01442 Universal Matte Artist Canvas 1270 mm 50
Media Product Data Sheets Xerox Banner Media continued Description Width Length Product Code Banner Vinyl – Outdoor, 550 g/m2 1524 mm 60" 15 m 50 ft 023R01589 Banner Vinyl – Outdoor, 550 g/m 1372 mm 54" 15 m 50 ft 023R01590 Banner Vinyl – Outdoor, 550 g/m 1270 mm 50" 15 m 50 ft 023R01591 Banner Vinyl – Outdoor, 550 g/m 1067 mm 42" 15 m 50 ft 023R01593 Banner Vinyl – Outdoor, 550 g/m 914 mm 36" 15 m 50 ft 023R01594 Xerox Self-Adhesive Media Description Width Length Produ
Media Product Data Sheets Xerox Premium Coated CAD Paper 95 g/m2* Product Description A lightly coated paper designed for high-resolution, sharp line drawings and limited areas of pastel shading in CAD/engineering drawing applications. Meets the line width specifications for CAD Engineering drawing applications. Not recommended for printing graphic images. Works well in all commonly used CAD plotters, with dye or pigment inks. Available in 24 inch (610 mm), 625 mm, 841 mm (A0) and 36 inch (914 mm) widths.
Media Product Data Sheets Xerox Matte Presentation Paper 90 g/m2 Product Description An economical, general-purpose, matte-coated presentation paper available in three weights. The two lighter weight offerings (90 g/m2 and 120 g/m2) are designed for lower ink density printing with all inkjet plotters commonly used in these environments.
Media Product Data Sheets Xerox Matte Presentation Paper 120 g/m2 Product Description An economical, general-purpose, matte-coated presentation paper available in three weights. The two lighter weight offerings (90 g/m2 and 120 g/m2) are designed for lower ink density printing with all inkjet plotters commonly used in these environments.
Media Product Data Sheets Xerox Matte Presentation Paper 160 g/m2 Product Description High-white, heavyweight, coated presentation paper designed for CAD/GIS and low coverage color applications. Can be printed to give good image density and gamut with lower ink limits and therefore excellent ink economy. The heavyweight base gives this paper good stiffness and bulk. Dimensional stability makes this paper suitable for multi-panel display.
Media Product Data Sheets Xerox Premium Presentation Paper 120 g/m2 Product Description Poster presentation paper is designed for producing bright colors and photo-quality images in up to 600 dpi resolution, with an ultra-smooth surface finish. It not only offers a high-grade matte presentation paper, but should also be considered as an alternative to matte or low-lustre photo papers.
Media Product Data Sheets Xerox Premium Presentation Paper 170 g/m2 Product Description Poster presentation paper is designed for producing bright colors and photo-quality images in up to 600 dpi resolution, with an ultra-smooth surface finish. It not only offers a high-grade matte presentation paper, but should also be considered as an alternative to matte or low-lustre photo papers.
Media Product Data Sheets Xerox Photo Paper 150 g/m2 Product Description Economical, entry-level, photo grade paper, designed for dye ink printers. Bright white surface assists with production of bright colors to give high quality photographic images up to 600 dpi resolution. Offered in either satin or gloss surface finish. Applications Photographic quality presentation graphics, retail and point-of-purchase display, trade shows and exhibition graphics and posters.
Media Product Data Sheets Compatibility Printer Ink Type Xerox 8142/8160 Dye HP 7XX/8XX/1XXX Dye (& Pigment Black) HP 2XXX/3XXX/5XXX Dye/Pigment Epson Stylus Pro 7000/9000/7500/9500/10000 Dye/Pigment Epson Stylus Pro 7600/9600/10600 Dye/Ultrachrome® Encad Novajet GA/GS/GS+/GX/GO Encad 1000i Dye Oce 5100c/5120/5200 Dye Critical Operating Instructions • For best results store the product in its original box and bag and use within temperature of 50-86°F (10-30°C) and 30-65% relative humidity
Media Product Data Sheets Xerox Universal Photo Paper 175 g/m2 Product Description A cost-effective, high quality opaque, white, photo base paper with a PE film coating on both sides and a microporous coating for instant drying with either dye or pigment inks. Designed for high ink capacity for wide-gamut images printing at up to 600 dpi resolution.
Media Product Data Sheets Compatibility Printer Ink Type Xerox 8142/8160 Dye/Pigment HP 7XX/8XX/1XXX Dye (& Pigment Black) HP 2XXX/3XXX/5XXX Dye/Pigment Epson Stylus Pro 7000/9000/7500/9500/10000 Dye/Pigment Epson Stylus Pro 7600/9600/10600 Dye/Ultrachrome® Encad Novajet GA/GS/GS+/GX/GO Encad 1000i Dye/Pigment Critical Operating Instructions • For best results store the product in its original box and bag and use within temperature of 50-86°F (10-30°C) and 30-65% relative humidity.
Media Product Data Sheets Xerox Universal Photo Paper 195 g/m2 Product Description This premium universal, microporous coated photo-paper, is fully compatible with all commonly used dye and pigment inks with exceptionally fast drying time to minimize the delay between printing and lamination. The 195 g/m2 base weight gives excellent mechanical properties for use with or without over-lamination or mounting. Both satin and gloss have extremely uniform surface finishes.
Media Product Data Sheets Compatibility Printer Ink Type Xerox 8142/8160 Dye/Pigment HP 7XX/8XX/1XXX Dye (& Pigment Black) HP 2XXX/3XXX/5XXX Dye/Pigment Epson Stylus Pro 7000/9000/7500/9500/10000 Dye/Pigment Epson Stylus Pro 7600/9600/10600 Dye/Ultrachrome® Encad Novajet GA/GS/GS+/GX/GO Encad 1000i Dye/Pigment Critical Operating Instructions • For best results store and use within temperature of 50-86°F (10-30°C) and 30-65% relative humidity. • Store the product in its original box and bag.
Media Product Data Sheets Xerox Universal Photo Paper 215 g/m2 Product Description With extra stiffness and bulk, this opaque, white, photo base paper has a PE film coating on both sides; truly universal, instant drying with microporous coating. High ink capacity for wide-gamut imaging using either dye or pigment inks. Suits a range of applications where a degree of stiffness and bulk are important.
Media Product Data Sheets Compatibility Printer Ink Type Xerox 8142/8160 Dye/Pigment HP 7XX/8XX/1XXX Dye (& Pigment Black) HP 2XXX/3XXX/5XXX Dye/Pigment Epson Stylus Pro 7000/9000/7500/9500/10000 Dye/Pigment Epson Stylus Pro 7600/9600/10600 Dye/Ultrachrome® Encad Novajet GA/GS/GS+/GX/GO Encad 1000i Dye or Pigment Critical Operating Instructions • For best results store and use within temperature of 50-86°F (10-30°C) and 30-65% relative humidity.
Media Product Data Sheets Xerox Universal Photo Paper 285 g/m2 Product Description With extra stiffness and bulk, this opaque, white, photo base paper has a PE film coating on both sides; this photo paper is truly universal, instant drying with microporous coating. High ink capacity for wide-gamut imaging using either dye or pigment inks. Suits a range of applications where very high stiffness and bulk are important.
Media Product Data Sheets Compatibility Printer Ink Type Xerox 8142/8160 Dye/Pigment HP 7XX/8XX/1XXX Dye (& Pigment Black) HP 2XXX/3XXX/5XXX Dye/Pigment Epson Stylus Pro 7000/9000/7500/9500/10000 Dye/Pigment Epson Stylus Pro 7600/9600/10600 Dye/Ultrachrome® Encad Novajet GA/GS/GS+/GX/GO Encad 1000i Dye or Pigment Critical Operating Instructions • For best results store and use within temperature of 50-86°F (10-30°C) and 30-65% relative humidity.
Media Product Data Sheets Xerox Display Paper 95 g/m2* Product Description An economical paper with a brightly colored print surface designed for short-term retail POP display and prints involving simple messaging with low-ink density graphics. This display paper is available in strong yellow and in fluorescent yellow for a choice of background for high-impact display, gained without heavy ink use. Applications POP, supermarket and other retail displays and signage.
Media Product Data Sheets Xerox Display Paper – Fire Retardant 120 g/m2* Product Description Fire retardant paper designed for retail point-of-purchase display and prints involving simple messaging with low-ink density graphics. This display paper is not suitable for high intensity graphics, but is a low usage, cost-effective display solution. This product is available in a white or fluorescent yellow.
Media Product Data Sheets Xerox Outdoor Poster Paper – Blue Back 120 g/m2 Product Description A water-resistant, highly-opaque poster paper suitable for indoor graphics and outdoor signage. High ink capacity allows bright prints in a broad color gamut. Blue backing reinforces the paper’s high opacity, to minimize show-through when pasted over other images.
Media Product Data Sheets Xerox Canvas Paper 180 g/m2 Product Description Matte paper with a linen structure and a special canvas embossed surface finish for high quality graphic art reproductions. Compatible with both dye and pigment inks. The print surface has a coating to accurately hold ink and allow it to dry rapidly. This paper gives fine color graduation, excellent color density and image sharpness.
Media Product Data Sheets Xerox Optically Clear Film 120 micron Product Description This optically clear, durable, polyester film has a clear ink-receptive front coating and an anti-static coating on the backside, suitable for producing vibrant colors and sharp edge detail in graphic art printing but also excellent for high quality fine line detail work, either color or monochrome. Dimensional stability of this film gives particular benefits for applications such as overlay graphics.
Media Product Data Sheets Xerox Optically Clear Film (with removable edge strip) 100 micron Product Description This optically clear, durable, polyester film has a clear ink-receptive front coating and an anti-static coating on the backside, suitable for producing vibrant colors and sharp edge detail in graphic art printing, but also excellent for high quality fine line detail work, either color or monochrome.
Media Product Data Sheets Xerox White Opaque Glossy Film 120 micron Product Description An opaque white coated polyester film with a gloss surface equal to that of gloss photo paper. High ink capacity also gives brilliant colors and the widest possible color gamut. Precise dot control gives clean edge or line definition with absolutely no bleed, and the high-density coating enables printing heavily inked areas without over-saturation or puddling.
Media Product Data Sheets Xerox Backlit Film (back print) 130 micron Product Description A versatile coated polyester film with a printable side developed especially for light box applications. Image is printed in reverse and viewed through the base film material. This gives the advantage that the printed image on display is contained inside the light box and therefore protected from mechanical damage.
Media Product Data Sheets Xerox Backlit Film (front print) 140 micron Product Description A versatile direct-write polyester film specifically coated to provide excellent image quality, rich deep colors with superior saturation and contrast. Ideal for all backlit applications, indoors and out. Images will not “wash-out” when viewed under fixture lights, or seem too dark when lights are turned off. Details are sharp, and image clarity is excellent. Small text will not “break-up” or become fuzzy.
Media Product Data Sheets Xerox Metallic Film* Product Description A glossy-metallic, mirror-finish film for special display effects suitable for printing with dye inks only. Excellent image definition with fast drying capability. Choice of gold or silver film to produce a variety of striking metallic effects and colors, eg. print orange on silver to get gold. Metallic film is not suitable for pigment inks.
Media Product Data Sheets Xerox Polycarbonate Pop-Up Film & Backer* Product Description A printable polycarbonate pop-up film, a translucent film, which is printed on its reverse side and sealed with a backer to form a 2-part pop up graphic display panel. Strong and dimensionally stable with a low glare surface finish. Use in conjunction with Xerox self adhesive backing film for robust pop-up panels. Compatible with dye and pigmented inks.
Media Product Data Sheets Xerox Light Stop Pop-Up Film (front print)* Product Description This is a printable 2-part pop-up material: a heavy duty, but not bulky, dimensionally stable, melinex-based film with excellent light stopping characteristics. With a unique backside coating designed to prevent slippage during printing, avoiding any issues with printing matching adjacent panels.
Media Product Data Sheets Xerox White Matte Banner Film 200 micron* Product Description A matte, white film for single drop banners, roll-up stands and roll-down hanging displays. Designed to produce vivid, full-color, photo-realistic, direct-write digital images in 600 dpi mode with dye and pigment inks and rapid drying. The thickness of this film gives banners sufficient body and strength to provide a flat image surface when a display is erected, and the film is tear-resistant to withstand handling.
Media Product Data Sheets Xerox Banner Polyester 290 micron Product Description This flexible coated polyester media for indoor and outdoor banners works well with both dye and pigment inks. This banner material printed with pigment inks shows minimal color loss on high-density ink areas after two months outdoors. It can be sewn or punched but not welded, and complies with the requirements for classification as M2 flame retardant making this an ideal banner material for fire-sensitive environments.
Media Product Data Sheets Xerox Matte Polypropylene Banner 185 & 320 micron Product Description A tough, water resistant material which offers an effective, lower cost alternative to polyester which addresses many of the applications for which polyester has traditionally been used. The heavier weight 320 micron polypropylene material has excellent mechanical strength for durability in the most demanding applications with full opacity.
Media Product Data Sheets Xerox Banner Vinyl 400 g/m2 Product Description A mid-weight vinyl with a textile textured back, designed to provide a flexible, water- and tear-resistant base for indoor banners, and short-term outdoor applications where the banner is not subjected to wind or heavy duty mechanical stresses. Outdoor capabilities are also subject to properties of the specific ink system used.
Media Product Data Sheets Xerox Outdoor Banner Vinyl 550 g/m2 Product Description A heavyweight vinyl consisting of a tear resistant polyester fabric sandwiched between two white vinyl layers to provide a flexible, resilient base for indoor and outdoor banner applications. With the appropriate pigment inks, this heavyweight vinyl should be sufficiently durable for up to 3 months outdoor use without fading, dependant on weather conditions. This vinyl is also suitable for dye-based inks.
Media Product Data Sheets Compatibility Printer Ink Type Xerox 8142/8160 Dye/Pigment HP 2XXX/3XXX/5XXX Dye/Pigment Epson Stylus Pro 7000/9000/7500/9500/10000 Dye/Pigment Epson Stylus Pro 7600/9600/10600 Ultrachrome® Encad Novajet GA/GS/GS+/GX/GO Encad 1000i Dye/Pigment Critical Operating Instructions • For best results store and use within temperature of 50-77°F (10-25°C) and 35-65% relative humidity. Use within 3 months of purchase as age will impact output quality.
Media Product Data Sheets Xerox Outdoor Weatherproof Banner 280 micron - A Tyvek® Solution Product Description A highly tear-resistant material for producing vivid, full-color images, this white spun Tyvek® has a water resistant coating for indoor and short-term outdoor banners. Images are water resistant for up to 4 months when printed with pigment inks. The exceptional durability of this media provides maximum flexibility during post print handling, allowing for edge sewing, taping and eyelets.
Media Product Data Sheets Xerox Banner Fabric – Fire Retardant 250 g/m2 Product Description This high strength, polyester fabric has a heavy, fire-retardant coating and is certified M2 fire retardant. It is therefore an excellent banner material for indoor environments where fire properties are either a legal or general consideration.
Media Product Data Sheets Xerox Universal Artist Canvas 340 g/m2 Product Description A coated cotton-based artist canvas intended for fine art reproduction and prints that benefit from a fabric textured surface. This canvas will withstand the process of stretching onto a wooden frame. It is a functional fabric that can also be “finished” for an array of graphics applications, such as indoor banners with sewn edges.
Media Product Data Sheets Xerox Translucent Repositionable Film 225 micron Product Description A translucent adhesive-backed polyester film designed for use as a one-way, front-viewed window display or a backlit. Low tack adhesive enables easy mounting on all smooth surfaces and can be repositioned without leaving any glue residue. Can also be contour cut for shop window decoration. Applications Ideal for indoor window advertising.
Media Product Data Sheets Xerox Self Adhesive Vinyl 275 micron Product Description A self-adhesive (pressure sensitive) white vinyl designed to adhere to a variety of flat or slightly curved, smooth surfaces using only the slight pressure of a hand or small tool (such as a squeegee). This vinyl has a permanent adhesive coated backing covered by a release liner.
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Application Ideas and Procedures Application Ideas and Procedures General Hints & Tips Prepress • Include crop marks for trimming. Precondition the material in a controlled printer environment for 24 hours prior to printing. Lamination • Use only laminates approved for use with the base media and the application. • For outdoor use, prints should be fully encapsulated with a 0.16-0.24 inch (4-6mm) sealed edge.
Application Ideas and Procedures 1. Poster/Single Panel Print 1.1 Application Definition Posters are used to display information in the form of text and/or graphics (vector or photographic) to small audiences. Typically medium sized (approx. 24" wide x 36" tall) and generally intended to be viewed up close or from a short distance. A complete design that is contained within one print is considered a poster, or a “single panel,” regardless of whether multiple copies are involved.
Application Ideas and Procedures 3. Mounted Print 3.1 Application Definition “Mounted” prints, or “display graphics,” are laminated prints applied to a rigid material, such as foamboard. The added support of the mounting surface greatly increases the durability and life of the print. This type of post-print finishing can be utilized for all types of graphics. Sizes and shapes vary depending on the specific application, but, overall, tend to be larger than regular posters.
Application Ideas and Procedures 5. Billboard 5.1 Application Definition The display size of billboards, as well as the appropriate design, will vary. Quick turnaround and image flexibility are a key advantage of digital printing methods. The final image quality depends not only on prepress and production, but also proper pasting and installation. Most limitations in expected life of billboards is due to pasting methods. Flagging, chalking, and other problems are due primarily to installation procedures.
Application Ideas and Procedures 6. Backlit Display 6.1 Application Definition A high quality, photo-realistic graphic placed in a fixture that is illuminated from the rear is a “backlit” display. The fixture is typically mounted to a wall or stand. The image quality of a backlit graphic should not “wash-out” when viewed under fixture lights or be too dark (or dense) when the lights are turned off. Paper backlit displays are intended for interior or short-term exterior.
Application Ideas and Procedures 7. Banners 7.1 Application Definition Banners are designed to display short messages in a large manner to audiences from a distance (usually over 10 ft or 3 m). The success of this application largely depends on the design element used as well as the physical placement of the banner. Banners can be installed virtually anywhere from ceilings in shopping outlets to table fronts for exhibit halls.
Application Ideas and Procedures 8. Self Adhesive Vinyl 8.1 Application Definition An adhesive backed vinyl, or decal, can be directly applied to smooth, flat, or gently curved surfaces such as metal, glass, stainless steel, painted surfaces, etc. This capability saves additional steps for graphics production during imaging, finishing, and print installation. These media are designed for short-term promotional graphics. 8.
Application Ideas and Procedures 8.4 Surface Cleaning and Preparation IMPORTANT: It is the responsibility of the end-user/applicator to ensure all painted substrates have been processed and cured per the paint manufacturer’s requirements. Failure to follow paint manufacturer requirements can lead to decal failures and/or removal problems. The surface to which vinyl is applied must be completely clean, smooth, and dry before final preparation.
Application Ideas and Procedures 8.6 Other Surface Instructions Tin • Including alloys of tin, copper, magnesium, lead: Not recommended. Stainless Steel • Stainless steel substrates tend to maintain cold surface temperatures longer then most substrates. The use of a heater immediately before and after application accelerates bond. MDF/Wood • Generally not recommended. Etched • Use high quality exterior grade paints. Aluminum, ABS, Acrylics (eg.
Application Ideas and Procedures 8.7 Installation Before starting installation, consult the appropriate product data sheet for information regarding minimum and maximum application temperatures, recommended substrates, and immediate service conditions before and after application. These factors are critical to a successful application and future decal performance.
Application Ideas and Procedures 8.10 Professional Installation The above information provides basic information on how to apply vinyl graphics. The instructions are designed to help ensure success across a broad range of applications. Depending on the size and complexity of applications, a certain amount of expertise is needed. Professional installers can be hired to ensure proper application of finished graphics. 8.11 Removal Instructions Substrate surface (e.g. painted vs.
Application Ideas and Procedures 9. Fabric 9.1 Application Definition The high strength and scope of finishing options for fabrics make them ideal for use in banner, flag, drapery, and paneled backdrop applications, also for stretching over a wood frame for display of fine art reproductions.
Application Ideas and Procedures 10. CAD/GIS, Engineering and Technical 10.1 Technical Applications In addition to the media described in this guide, Xerox offers a standard range of uncoated and coated opaque white papers, tracing papers and polyester drafting film for CAD and certain GIS applications. Please ask your Xerox supplies sales representative. Dye inks are perfectly adequate for most working CAD drawings.
Application Ideas and Procedures 11. Archive Conditions and Specifications Archival Environment NOTE: Given the myriad of preparation techniques, which include folding, rolling, flat stacking and hanging of single or multiple prints, only image legibility is considered. There are four environmental components that affect image permanence, durability, and therefore legibility: water content (% relative humidity), elemental content (e.g. salt, NaCl), radiation (exposure to light), and heat.
Lamination Overview Lamination Overview Introduction Lamination is the most critical portion of graphics construction to the overall quality of a print. Finishing the print offers a value-added service by the print provider that will produce higher revenues per print, while increasing overall demand.
Lamination Overview Understanding Laminates IMPORTANT: Use the appropriate laminate for your media and your application. Check the appropriate media specification sheet to verify if certain laminates are not appropriate; e.g. some media must only be over-laminated with cold laminates. Laminate Types • THERMAL laminates consist of a polyester face film with heat-activated adhesive on one side. With heat applied to the adhesive via the laminator the adhesive melts (activates).
Lamination Overview Lamination Production Notes This information is intended to be a starting point. Each laminator has its own characteristics that may vary depending upon ambient conditions, laminator adjustments, age and condition of the laminator, etc. Temperature, pressure, speed and tension adjustments may need to be made to optimize laminate adhesion to the base material and to obtain flat, wrinkle-free prints.
Lamination Overview Lamination/Media Guidance Xerox Aqueous Inkjet Media Suitable Thermal Laminates Premium Coated CAD Paper 95 g/m Matte Presentation Paper 90 g/m2 Matte Presentation Paper 120 g/m2 Matte Presentation Paper 160 g/m2 Poster Presentation Paper 120 g/m2 Poster Presentation Paper 170 g/m2 Photo Paper 150 g/m2 Universal Photo Paper 175 g/m2 Universal Photo Paper 195 g/m2 Universal Photo Paper 215 g/m2 Universal Photo Paper 285 g/m2 Display Paper 95 g/m2 Display Paper Fir
Glossary Glossary of Terms A 3-Color black Area of solid Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow inks combining to form a black. Accelerated Light Testing Equipment is used to expose materials to light, at elevated energy levels, more concentrated than the actual light source. Adhesion A bond between two surfaces. A substance capable of holding materials together by surface attachment.
Glossary Cohesive Strength The internal strength of an adhesive, often determined by the force required to split or separate it internally. Conformability The ability of a material to adjust itself to the contours of a surface. Curl The tendency of a paper or laminate to bend around the axis of one of its main directions. Cyan, magenta, yellow The subtractive (process) primaries D DPI Dots per inch. Decal Decals are laminated prints with some adhesive applied to the back.
Glossary F Face Material Any paper, film, fabric, etc. adhesive coated on the backside. In laminates, it is the material to display image. Fading The process of degradation of color brilliancy. Failure Rate Actual number of prints or “finishing material” destroyed during the production process. The print provider can have a print failure without a “finishing material” failure. But a “finishing material” failure always results in a destroyed print.
Glossary L Laminate Any protective, transparent material applied to either side of a print. Available in many thicknesses (1.5 mil to 10 mil), finishes (gloss, lustre, matte), with anti-graffiti treatments and scratch resistance. Laminates with heat-activated adhesives are known as hot laminates. Pressure activated laminates are known as cold laminates. Laminate Bead When the top and bottom laminates extend past the edge of a print, they form a bond that seals out dirt and moisture.
Glossary R Red, Green, Blue The additive (display) primaries. Referral The state in which a print is being handled and/or viewed. Reflective Colors that are seen after they bounce off an object’s surface. Release The force required to separate a pressure sensitive laminate. This force varies with test conditions - peel speed, temperature and peel angle, etc. Release Coat The coating applied to the backing paper, which enables the latter to separate readily from pressure sensitive adhesives.
Glossary U UV Light An invisible light radiation. This may change properties of paper, plastics or inks after prolonged exposure. UV Stabilizer A chemical compound which absorbs UV radiation selectively, preventing or delaying a change in characteristics of a plastic material or adhesive. V Value A color’s lightness, darkness, or brightness. Voids Small circular non-imaged areas with or without dark centers. Voids can be partially colored with one or more colors.
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