3M Graphic Film Controltac HP 881 Latex Ink
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1. Remedy The limited remedy applicable to each warranty is addressed in the 3M Graphics Warranties Bulletin found at 3MGraphics com warranties Limitation of Liability Except to the extent prohibited by law 3M SHALL NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES BE LIABLE TO PURCHASER OR USER FOR ANY DIRECT EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED REMEDY PROVIDED HEREIN INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LABOR NON 3M MATERIAL CHARGES LOSS OF PROFITS REVENUE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY OR GOODWILL RESULTING FROM OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO 3M S GRAPHICS PRODUCTS SERVICES OR THIS BULLETIN This limitation of liability applies regardless of the legal or equitable theory under which such losses or damages are sought Warranty Period Matrices See the 3M Graphics Warranties Matrices at 3MGraphics com warranties for vertical warranty period information specific to your film Additional Limitations See the 3M Graphics Warranties Bulletin at 3MGraphics com warranties for terms additional limitations of your warranty if any information on reduced warranties for different exposures and limitations of liability 2 Product amp Instruction Bulletin 881 Revision B HP 881 Latex Ink a3M MCS Warranty Component Support Information e 3M products Contact 3M Commercial Solutions Technical Support at 1 800 328 3908 e Printer and ink support Contact HP Technical Support at 1 800 334 5144 or www hp com Health and2. HP 881 Latex Ink Product amp Instruction Bulletin 881 a 3M MCS Warranty Component Revision B July 2015 Replaces Rev A Oct 13 For HP Latex 3000 and 3100 Printers Quick Links 3M Graphics Warranties Technical Information Selector Safety Data Sheets SDS 3M Color Profile Product Description Videos e Latex based inks Some of these links lead to web based resources that are not product specific e Available colors include Magenta Yellow Black Cyan Light Cyan and Light Magenta Product Features e Designed for printing on inkjet compatible 3M films and media for making warranted multicolor graphics e Durable e Excellent color vibrancy Disclaimer With the exception of 3M branded products 3M does not represent that any printer or printer accessory recommended in 3M literature will meet customer requirements any federal state or local regulations or any applicable safety standards Such determination is the responsibility of the printer owner Product Line Ink Container size 5 liter Cleaning Solvent Use compatible cleaning solvents as recommended in the printer s user manual Recommended Compatible Products 3M Compatible Products for 3M MCS Warranty e Many 2 mil and 4 mil graphic films reflective films flexible substrates and graphic protection methods are warranted for finished graphics using this ink e For the most current listing of 3M compatible products go to the Warrant
3. Safety 1 caution When handling any chemical products read the manufacturers container labels and the Safety Data Sheets SDS for important health safety and environmental information To obtain SDS sheets for 3M products go to 3M com SDS or by mail or in case of an emergency call 1 800 364 3577 or 1 651 737 6501 When using any equipment always follow the manufacturers instructions for safe operation SDS information for HP inks is available at www hp com go ecodata Ventilation Provide local and or general exhaust ventilation in the print production areas to prevent a build up of ink vapors and to maintain levels below the limit for worker exposure An experienced industrial ventilation engineer and or a certified industrial hygienist can help evaluate your ventilation requirements and design based on your onsite process conditions Please refer to the printer manufacturer s literature for additional details and requirements Air Quality Regulations State Volatile Organic Compound VOC regulations may prohibit the use of certain chemicals with VOC s in graphic arts coatings and printing operations For example the California South Coast Air Quality Management District prohibits use of certain solvent based solutions without a permit and other California AQMD s prohibit use of certain solutions without a permit or regulatory exemption Check with your State environmental authorities to determine whether use of this solutio
4. e If proper drying still cannot be achieved consider reducing the ink amounts Product amp Instruction Bulletin 881 Revision B HP 881 Latex Ink a3M MCS Warranty Component 1 caution Before handling any chemical products always read the container label and the SDS Printer Settings Refer to the printer manufacturer s technical literature for additional details IMPORTANT NOTE Be aware that not every mode will give you acceptable graphic performance Read and follow proper drying instructions for optimum results IMPORTANT NOTE The surface temperature of the 3M graphic film liner should not exceed 221 F 105 C Managing the Amount of Ink on Film Properly managing the total amount of ink laid down in any area on the graphic results in better image quality less ink usage and greater throughput It also helps ensure good film performance Total Ink Coverage Total Ink Coverage 280 Total ink coverage is the total percentage of all ink CMYK used in the graphic For example CMYK values of 60 60 60 and 100 produces a total ink coverage of 280 For inks a maximum of 280 is recommended unless otherwise noted in the base film s Product Bulletin IMPORTANT NOTE Depending on the software or the color printing reference books you use total ink coverage may be called total area coverage total dot area maximum CMYK maximum ink amount total ink limit total printing dot You can achieve
5. ended in the printer s user manual Printer cleanliness is very important in the production of high quality full color graphics Refer to the printer manufacturer s recommendations for compatible cleaning solutions for this ink and your printer Graphic Installation Please refer to the 3M Product and Instruction Bulletins at www 3MGraphics com Techinto for the film and graphic protection you are using for detailed usage and graphic installation procedures Graphic Installer The graphic installer needs to be aware of any special handling or application techniques for the construction Any combination of high total ink coverages hot ambient application temperatures and irregular application surfaces may make the application more difficult Some application requirements may be different due to the type of film processing See the applicable 3M Product Bulletin for application details on each product used as well as the recommended 3M Instruction Bulletins Waste Disposal Refer to the product SDS and the printer User s Manual for details Since regulations vary consult applicable regulations or authorities before disposal Shelf Life Storage and Shipping Refer to the ink container label or contact HP for details Shelf Life Use by the expiration date shown on the product packaging Shipping Finished Graphics Refer to the base media s Product Bulletin Shipping Ink Opened ink boxes and bags may no longer provide adequa
6. er both reading and following all applicable and current 3M Graphics Product and Instruction Bulletins The warranty period for eligible graphics is as stated in the 3M Graphics Warranties Matrices at the time that the film was purchased Information found at 3Mgraphics com warranties includes e 3M Graphics Warranties Bulletin This bulletin contains information on limitations and exceptions and warranty period reductions for 3M Graphics Warranties The warranty period may be reduced and stipulations may apply for certain constructions and applications and graphic exposures as covered in this Bulletin e 3M Graphics Warranties Selector Use this selector to search for your vertical warranty period by product number ink type and ink printer platform e U S Desert Southwest Region Map Use this map of hot arid desert areas to determine if you are subject to reduced warranted durabilities The warranties set forth in this Bulletin are made in lieu of all other express or implied warranties including any implied warranty of merchantability fitness for a particular purpose or arising out of a course of dealing custom or usage of trade 3M Basic Product Warranty 3M Graphics Products are warranted to be free of defects in materials and manufacture at the time of shipment and to meet the specifications stated in its applicable 3M Graphics Product Bulletin and as further set forth in the 3M Graphics Warranties Bulletin Limited
7. n may be restricted or prohibited More on Environmental Health and Safety Additional environmental health and safety information is available on our website at 3Mgraphics com sustainability Selecting Preparing and Using 3M Graphic Materials e Use the right film for the job Each film has specific intended uses processing conditions and durability Always refer to the 3M Product Bulletins for each product used and to the recommended 3M Instruction Bulletins referenced in those 3M Product Bulletins for complete details 3M Product and Instruction Bulletins can be found at www 3MGraphics com Techinto e Condition the film ink and graphic protection for 24 hours in the same environment as the printer before using Ink and Film Processing Recommendations Refer to the printer manufacturer s instructions for setup and adjustment to achieve good image quality and to ensure proper ink and film processing Completely and Properly Dry Printed Film To test for adequate drying rub a clean white cloth tissue or cotton swab lightly over the ink If the ink smears or transfers the printed film is not properly dried After winding printed film on a roll the ink should not stick to the liner or block change surface gloss When needed consider increasing the drying temperature 3M s inkjet film typically dry well at 212 F 100 C or lower Higher temperatures may cause the film or its liner to distort or the surface texture to chang
8. te protection against leaks and spills Exercise caution when shipping opened boxes or bags to ensure prevention of spills or leaks In the United States refer to the SDS for further information Product amp Instruction Bulletin 881 Revision B HP 881 Latex Ink a 3M MCS Warranty Component Bulletin Change Summary For the most current 3M Technical Information available to successfully use this product please view this Bulletin electronically and click on the blue underlined links to view the relevant documents This Bulletin has been substantially changed Please read the entire Bulletin thoroughly Rev B JULY 2015 e Updated Bulletin to new template This Bulletin has been substantially changed Please read the entire Bulletin thoroughly 3M Commercial Solutions 3M Canada 3M M xico S A de C V 3M Puerto Rico Inc 3M Center PO Box 5757 Av Santa Fe No 55 350 Chardon Avenue Building 220 12E 04 London ON N6A 411 Col Santa Fe Del Alvaro Obregon Suite 1100 St Paul MN 55144 1000 1 800 265 1840 M xico D F 01210 San Juan PR 00918 1 800 328 3908 Fax 519 452 6245 General 5255 5270 0400 General 787 620 3000 Fax 651 736 4233 Fax 5255 5270 2277 Fax 787 620 3018 www 3Mgraphics com 3M and MCS are trademarks of 3M Company All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners 3M 3M 2015 All rights reserved Please recycle
9. very good density using lower total ink coverage with little or no loss of quality The rest of this section discusses options for managing the total ink coverage Controlling Total Ink Coverage Controlling total ink coverage can be managed by the color profile of the original artwork and during the printing process Getting a Color Profile A color profile typically contains the ink limits for a specific ink set printer and media You can use an existing color profile that is known to produce good color output with the required amount of ink limiting Profiles may be available from the printer manufacturer RIP software or material supplier Visit 3M Color Profiles at 3MGraphics com Some RIP software has ink limit settings that may be adjusted without changing the color profile setup Check the literature for the RIP software being used Setting Total Ink Coverage in the Original Artwork The best time to limit the total ink used is when the original artwork is created Have the designer observe two rules while creating the artwork to greatly simplify printing 1 Do not exceed 280 total ink coverage 2 The graphic designer should specify the proper ICC color profile for the film ink and printer when submitting the artwork for printing 4 Product amp Instruction Bulletin 881 Revision B HP 881 Latex Ink a3M MCS Warranty Component Operation and Maintenance Procedures Follow all operation and maintenance procedures recomm
10. y Matrices at www 3Magraphics com warranties e See the 3M Graphics Warranty Bulletin for information on reduced warranties for different exposures 3M Intermediate Graphic Materials This ink may be used with 3M s Intermediate Product line for low cost graphics that do not need a graphics warranty Refer to the Inkjet Materials and Solid Color Films Brochure at 3Mgraphics com to see the 3M Intermediate Product Portfolio Other Graphic Materials This ink series also may perform satisfactorily on many other 3M and non 3M graphics materials but would not warranted by 3M Always run a test print to be certain that the finished graphic quality meets your needs Also check adhesion and scratch resistance of any graphic protection used Contact the printer manufacturer and material manufacturer for guidance Product amp Instruction Bulletin 881 Revision B 3M HP 881 Latex Ink a3M MCS Warranty Component Certificate of 3M MCS Warranty Graphics manufacturers who produce graphics made with all 3M Graphics Products including 3M Ink purchased through a qualified 3M Distributor or 3M Printing Partner may register to be recognized with a Certificate of 3M MCS Warranty Only graphics manufacturers having a current Certificate of 3M MCS Warranty are eligible to extend this warranty to their customers Warranty Information Warranty Coverage Overview The warranty coverage for eligible graphics is based on the us
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