Kodak 8mil User's Manual
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1. For optimum durability laminate or overcoat soon after printing within 4 hours Note KODAK Universal Backlit Film 8mil is not recommended for use with lightfast dye inks unlaminated due to premature fading which is caused by oxidation If prints are laminated within 4 hours of printing to seal the image from exposure to air the print lifetime can be extended depending on the type of overlaminate Lightfast inks include ENCAD GX ILFORD ARCHIVA COLORSPAN ENDURACHROME HEWLETT PACKARD dyes and KODAK PROFESSIONAL LIGHTFAST PLUS inks KODAK Universal Backlit Film 8mil E 2643 PRINTING NOTES The print driver media settings recommended in the compatibility section are intended to provide usable results with available media profiles found in the printer manufacturer s provided drivers and RIPs These recommendations will provide proper ink laydowns with no pooling or bleeding and color which will be acceptable for many applications It is suggested that tests be run using these recommendations and color corrections be made to meet user expectations In cases where no recommendation is made choose the media setting closest to the KODAK Wide Format Inkjet Media you are using For example if you are printing on KODAK Premium Photographic Glossy Paper 180g choose a setting in your driver or RIP which is intended for another glossy photo paper This should give you a print which requires little or no adjustment to get usab2. ORDERING INFORMATION KODAK Universal Backlit Film 8mil Roll Roll Width Order No Length 24 in 61 cm 36 in 91 4 cm 42 in 106 7 cm 50 in 127 cm 60 in 152 4 cm 100 ft 30 5 m NA 222773 00 222774 00 222775 00 222776 00 16A it ta m 222772 00 NA NA NA NA sample NA Not available PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Physical Characteristics Value Test Method Reference Caliper 8 mil 203um ISO 534 Opacity gt 70 Tappi T 524 CIE Whiteness 157 Tappi T 524 Weight 275 g sm ISO 536 Brightness 116 Tappi T 524 60 degree Gloss lt 5 ISO 7668 L D65 10 uvi BBW 98 Tappi T 524 Flame Spread Classification TBD ASTM E84 59 86 F 15 30 C Operating Conditions 20 70 RH non condensing T 68 F 20 C Recommended Storage Conditions 50 RH If you have questions or need assistance visit Kodak s website at www kodak com go wfisupport or in the U S contact Kodak Technical Support at 1 888 436 2347 The contents of this publication are subject to change without notice EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY ROCHESTER NY 14650 KODAK Universal Backlit Film 8mil Kodak Publication No E2643 Kodak is a trademark of the Eastman Kodak Company Kodak June 2006
3. the base to warp or buckle KODAK Universal Backlit Film 8mil E 2643 PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE Indoor Applications Fluorescent Display Kodak will guarantee prints from compatible systems against noticeable fading cracking yellowing and bleeding when the print is viewed from its intended viewing distance The Indoor Performance Guarantee durations will vary based on the media printer ink system The stated durations assume the media is displayed indoors under fluorescent light average intensity 450 lux 12 hours day and or with indirect sunlight exposure at least 6 feet from a window with no direct sunlight PLEXIGLAS LEXAN or a similar sheet must protect prints and light box illumination is expected to not exceed 5000 lux fluorescent The guarantee covers both laminated or unlaminated prints as noted in the table below The unlaminated guarantee assumes the media will be displayed in a typical office environment and will not be exposed to a high level of pollutants above a typical ozone level for an office environment Terms conditions and additional information about the Performance Guarantee can be found at www kodak com go wideformat 6 Color Qi Pigment Manufacturer Model Ink Durability 7 4 6 Color Dye 1 year laminated HEWLETT Aeon 2000 3000 5000 Series 4 4 DESIGNJET 4 6 Color UV 2 years laminated 4 8 Color GS 3 months laminated ENCAD NOVAJET 800 700 600 500 Series 4 8 Color GX 18 mon
4. TECHNICAL DATA WIDE FORMAT INKJET MEDIA June 2006 e E2643 KODAK Universal Backlit Film 8mil Kodak GENERAL DESCRIPTION This heavy weight front print backlit provides excellent pigment and dye image quality high speed drying and universal compatibility at a competitive price With a heavyweight durable polyester DURATRANS display material like support this film offers excellent print handling and finishing characteristics exceptional color saturation with a quick dry time Pigment compatibility for long life indoor and outdoor Performance Guaranteed backlit displays Robust coating resists flaking when cut The quick drying receiver layer aids in production speed dye printing Excellent dry time enables high speed printing to take up reel in difficult production environments Robust receiver layer resists scratching and provides excellent print handling and finishing characteristics Universal compatibility allows the use of one single backlit media on all leading wide format printers and inks such as ENCAD HP and EPSON COMPATIBILITY When used with the following printers and inks KODAK Universal Backlit Film 8mil is recommended for all applications Recommendations will provide optimal output when using printing paths commonly associated with each printer These settings are intended as starting points other combinations of settings may also provide good results See Printing Notes for more information Yes in the Lamin
5. ate Recommendation column indicates that this media is likely to have good adhesion with laminates in that class For compatibility information for all KODAK Wide Format Inkjet Media refer to the Inkjet Media Compatibility Chart at www kodak com go wideformat Ink Compatibility Laminate Recommendation See Finishing Section Heat A heat d Activated Heat a Manufacturer Model Print Driver ae Low Assisted enaitive Ink Thermal 210 Ambient to Media Setting S Temperature 185 195 F E 240 F s i 120 F 99 116 C 185 195 F 85 91 C 49 C 85 91 C KODAK Dye See Printing PROFESSIONAL A09 Series Pigment Notes Yes no nes 1 HEWLETT 2000 2500 PACKARD 2800 3000 Dye Coated Paper Yes Yes Yes Yes DESIGNJET 3500 3800 CP HEWLETT 2000 2500 PACKARD 2800 3000 UV Coated Paper Yes Yes Yes Yes DESIGNJET 3500 3800 CP HEWLETT PACKARD 5000 Series Dye ue Coated Yes Yes Yes Yes DESIGNJET a HEWLETT Colorl t PACKARD 5000 Series UV Bar ce Yes Yes Yes Yes DESIGNJET ASEN ProE 500 600 See Printin ENCAD NOVAJET 700 800 GS GS Notes 8 Yes Yes Yes Yes Series ProE 500 600 See Printin ENCAD NOVAJET 700 800 GX Notes 8 Yes No Yes Yes Series Continued Next Page Eastman Kodak Company 2006 Ink Compatibility Laminate Recommendation See Finishing Section Heat Heat Pre
6. back of the print for increased total thickness For best results use inkjet specific laminate products and follow the laminate manufacturer s instructions It is important that your print be dry before laminating Lamination performance varies as a function of materials technique and environmental conditions For increased durability choose a laminate with UV protection Mounting For a rigid durable backlit display laminate this media and mount it to PLEXIGLASS with an optically clear mounting adhesive A low glare front laminate is desirable to reduce reflections in brightly lit areas In view boxes that have PLEXIGLASS in them already mounting is not necessary and a thicker 10 mil surface laminate may offer enough rigidity for the print to lay flat For extra rigidity or for larger displays laminate the back of the print with a laminate equally thick as the front material DISPLAY KODAK inkjet media is intended for display in typical home office and retail environments Unusual conditions such as extreme temperatures or humidity may affect the expected lifetime of the displayed print Kodak is unable to test all possible environments so it is recommended to test display conditions when possible to be sure that the media meets the necessary requirements Do not use this media in a light box or area where the temperature exceeds 80 C 176 F As with all film based media exposure to high temperatures will cause
7. heir recommendations During finishing e Reverse wind media when completely dry to counteract roll memory e Do not allow media to remain rolled for extended periods of time e Rough cut prints and lay them flat before laminating KODAK Universal Backlit Film 8mil E 2643 FINISHING Detailed information and tips can be found in Kodak publication E 2600 Laminating Mounting and Finishing KODAK Wide Format Inkjet Media Lamination Refer to Laminate Compatibility in the Compatibility section for specific printer ink laminate recommendations Lamination Definitions Heat Activated Polyester laminates applied with hot roll Thermal 210 240 F 99 116 C laminators at 210 240 F Heat Activated Low Temperature 185 195 F 85 91 C Polyester laminates applied with hot roll laminators at 185 195 F Heat Assisted 185 Polyester or vinyl laminates with pressure 195 F 85 91 C sensitive adhesives specially formulated for inkjet prints and applied with hot roll laminators at 185 195 F Pressure Sensitive Polyester or vinyl laminates with pressure Ambient to 120 F sensitive adhesives on a release liner 49 C applied at ambient conditions or at low temperature 100 120 F For both Heat Activated Thermal and Low Temperature use a laminate with a total thickness polyester and adhesive of 3 mils or less on the face side Thicker laminates may be applied to the
8. hing until prints are completely dry Dry times will vary based on media type ink type and environmental conditions e Do not fold bend or crease media or damage may occur to the ink receiving layer e Do not allow the surface of the media to come into contact with itself or another inkjet media e Use media only in recommended operating conditions see Physical Characteristics section Curl Most types of roll based inkjet media will exhibit some amount of curl either toward the base side or toward the print side This will vary based on media type and environmental conditions Some media will curl more in low humidity environments and others in high humidity environments Also media may curl more towards the core or end of the roll due to roll memory Although curl is mainly an issue when printing it can also have an impact on laminating and other finishing procedures Follow these guidelines and use your experience and common sense to avoid issues caused by curl When printing e Advance media several inches past the print platen before starting a print job e Add weights or clips to the leading edge of the media e Attach media to the printer s take up spool before starting printing e Adjust vacuum settings accordingly on printers equipped with variable media vacuum settings e Adjust heater and dryer settings on equipped printers to obtain optimum conditions to ensure flat media See printer owners manual for t
9. ible as a reference The fill color can be added in the application that the file was created in or within your RIP software In ONYX POSTERSHOP simply use the Replace Color tool select white and add 1 to all 4 colors A Caution Caution When using film based medias on printers in very low humidity conditions 30 or lower static charges may be enough to damage your printer Itis not recommended that you print in these conditions Be sure to follow your printer manufacturers guidelines for operating conditions which are especially critical when using film based medias HANDLING All inkjet media must be handled with care before and after printing to prevent damage to the ink receiving layer and printed images Use the following guidelines your experience and common sense for the proper care of your media e Store unused media in its original packaging using the core plugs and plastic sleeves e Allow media to acclimate to your environmental conditions for at least 24 hours before use e KODAK inkjet media is rolled printable side out Avoid touching the printable side by handling by the edges of the roll e Wear cotton gloves when handling media to avoid scratches abrasions and fingerprints from moisture and oils on your hands e Do not allow the media to come into contact with moisture Moisture will damage many types of inkjet medias before and after printing e Avoid handling trimming laminating or other finis
10. le results RIPs and Profiles for ENCAD and Other Printers For more exacting color several third party RIPs Raster Image Processors are available with profiles supporting KODAK media for ENCAD KODAK and other printers For more information visit Kodak s website at www kodak com go wfiprofiles Following is a list of RIPs for which ENCAD KODAK printer support and Kodak built media profiles are available ENCAD www encad com Support RIP Support index asp COLORGATE www colorgate com home_e PHOTO RIP products_e html ONYX GRAPHICS www onyxgfx com SCANVEC AMIABLE www scanvecamiable com In addition to the above list the following software companies provide RIPs and profiles that support ENCAD KODAK printers BEST GMBH www bestcolor com bcint index htm AIT www applied image com Shiraz INTERNATIONAL RIP htm IMAGE TECHNOLOGIES www imagetechdev com GLOBAL GRAPHICS www globalgraphics com COLORBURST SYSTEMS www compatsys com WASATCH COMPUTER www wasatchinc com TECHNOLOGY INC CADLINK TECHNOLOGY www cadlink com JET RIP www jangeun co kr Custom Profiles While the above printing recommendations and available profiles from Kodak will provide adequate results for many wide format inkjet applications there are applications such as inkjet proofing which demand more exacting color requirements It is suggested that for these applications custom pr
11. nd additional information about the Performance Guarantee can be found at www kodak com go wideformat Manufacturer Model Ink Durability HEWLETT PACKARD A DESIGNJET 2000 3000 5000 Series 4 6 Color UV gt 6 months laminated ENCAD NOVAJET 800 700 600 500 Series 4 6 8 Color GO gt 6 months laminated N 4 Color Qi Pigment gt 6 months laminated ENCAD NOVAJET 1000i KODAK 1200i 6 Color Qi Pigment gt 6 months laminated 10000 10600 6 Color Archival Pigment gt 6 months laminated 9500 6 Color Pigment gt 6 months laminated EPSON STYLUS PRO 7600 9600 10600 TEPC pats gt 6 months laminated 7800 9800 SORE TRACE ROME gt 6 months laminated Pigment CANON 6200Pg 8200Pg 6 Color Pigment gt 6 months laminated 6400Pg 8400Pg 6 Color Pigment gt 6 months laminated Durability ratings are not final Testing in progress Additional Durability Information The following table can be used as a guide for printers and inks not included in the Performance Guarantee Durability Guidelines for Printers Not Included in Performance Guarantee If Using Expect Durability Similar To KODAK PROFESSIONAL LIGHTFAST ENCAD GX PLUS Dye COLORSPAN EC Dye ENCAD GX COLORSPAN PC Pigment ENCAD GO ROLAND Dye EPSON 9000 Dye ROLAND Pigment EPSON 9500 Pigment MUTOH Dye EPSON 9000 Dye MUTOH Pigment EPSON 9500 Pigment KODAK Universal Backlit Film 8mil E 2643
12. ofiles be built for given ink media printer combinations Many color management and profile building software applications are available which allow the user to manage color to meet their needs Also many RIPs will provide color profiling options which allow the user to control the color of their output Please contact your dealer or Kodak technical support for help determining the best solution for your application Viewing and Taking Density Readings When creating profiles for media that is viewed by transmissive light use transmission measurement devices Transmission measurement devices especially those which are strip readers often need to be calibrated several times before they are ready to take density readings If a transmission measurement device is not available acceptable profiles can be created with a reflective device by placing the media printed side up on white paper a piece of inkjet paper will work when making measurements Results may be slightly lighter and less saturated than when a true transmission device is used but it will provide you with a good starting point and if necessary you can adjust the brightness and colors with your RIP or image manipulation software HEWLETT PACKARD Printers Some backlit medias may not work properly with the media sensors on printer take up spools such as those supplied with the HP DESIGNJET 5000 and 5500 printers When this happens tape a cut piece of the same media over bo
13. ssure Acti d Activated Heat Sensiti Manufacturer Model Print Driver Gots Low Assisted enSitive Ink f Thermal 210 bs Ambient to Media Setting 5 Temperature 185 195 F iS ped 185 195 F 85 91 C ee 99 116 C 85 91 C 49 C ProE 500 600 See Printi ENCAD NOVAJET 700 800 GO tied Yes No Yes Yes Series See Printing ENCAD i ae NOVAJET a Qi Dye o Yes Yes Yes Yes KODAK i ea a etting See Printing ENCAD eae NOVAJET ae QiPigment Notes Printer Yes Yes Yes Yes KODAK i ea etting 7250D 7200D CANON 8200D 8400 Dye Backprint Film Yes Yes Yes Yes D 6200Pg 8200Pg eee CANON 6400Pg Pigment Backlit Film Yes Yes Yes Yes 8400Pg Hi Res 8 aed COLORSPAN X See Printing DISPLAYMAKER Esprit EC PC Notes Yes No No Yes Series XII RJ 4100 Rs See Printing Yes Dye MUTOH FALCON RJ 6100 Dye Pigment Notes Yes No Pigment Yes Yes Hi Fi Jet FJ 50 FJ 40 Hi Fi Jet rei See Printing Yes Dye ROLAND Pro FJ 400 Dye Pigment Notes Yes No Pigment Yes Yes FJ 500 FJ 600 EPSON STYLUS K See Printing PRO 7000 9000 Dye Notes Yes Yes Yes Yes EPSON STYLUS 7600 9600 Photographic See Printing PRO 10000 10600 Dye Notes yes XES TeS ves EPSON STYLUS See Printing PRO 7500 9500 Pigment Notes Yes o Yes Yes EPSON STYLUS 10000 Series Archival Backlight Film Yes o Yes Yes PRO Pigment ULTRA EPSON STYLUS 7600 9600 i PRO 10600 CHROME Glossy Film Yes o Yes Yes Pigment ULTRA Double ene 7800 9800 CHROMEK3 Weight Matte Yes 0 Yes Yes Pigment Paper
14. th the front and back media take up sensors This will provide enough density for the take up spool to work correctly Be sure to remove these pieces when using other types of media or the take up spool will not operate correctly In low humidity environments many types of film based media will show static marks when printed on HP DESIGNJET 5000 series printers These marks which appear as low density ink blotches aligned with the bottom rubber rollers are noticeable in areas which are intended to be white and are next to high density areas such as large black text The marks are not present within image areas To help reduce or eliminate these static marks try one or all of the following suggestions e Operate the printer in a higher humidity environment or place a humidifier near the printer The static marks will virtually disappear as the humidity is higher at about 45 RH or higher KODAK Universal Backlit Film 8mil E 2643 e Print at slower speeds This will cause less static buildup and make the marks less noticeable e Adda1 or higher fill color for CMYK in white areas the exact amount to be determined by testing in your working environment It has been demonstrated ina 30 RH environment that filling white areas with a 1 dot for all 4 chanels C M Y and K will virtually remove the marks The resulting light gray in white areas is not objectionable especially when prints are trimmed so that no unprinted media is vis
15. ths laminated 4 6 8 Color GO 18 months laminated ENCAD NOVAJET 1000i Qi Dye 6 months laminated KODAK 1200i 2 years laminated 7600 9600 10000 10600 6 Color Photographic Dye 3 months laminated 10000 10600 6 Color Archival Pigment 1year laminated 7000 9000 6 Color Dye 1month laminated EPSON STYLUS PRO 9500 6 Color Pigment 1 year laminated 7600 9600 10600 7 eoor Sees 6 months laminated igment 7800 9800 S polr ET RAGHROME K3 6 months laminated Pigment 7250D 7200D 8200D 8400D 6 Color Dye 1month laminated CANON 6200Pg 8200Pg 6 Color Pigment 2 years laminated 6400Pg 8400Pg 6 Color Pigment 2 years laminated Eastman Kodak Company 2006 Outdoor Applications Outdoor exposure including exposure to ultraviolet radiation moisture oxidation and chemical pollutants all influence the final outdoor longevity of a graphic image Kodak guarantees that the effects of those exposures will not affect the quality and suitability of the graphic image print based on accepted industry test standards for advertising purposes and other customary outdoor display uses Specifically Kodak guarantees prints from the systems below against excessive fading peeling cracking yellowing bleeding and running for the periods stated below PLEXIGLAS LEXAN or a similar sheet must protect prints and light box illumination is expected to not exceed 5000 lux fluorescent Terms conditions a
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