Kodak E2635 User's Manual
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1. Ink Compatibility Laminate Recommendation See Finishing Section Heat Heat Heat Pressure Manufacturer Model Print Driver Activated Activated Low Assisted Sensitive Ink Media Thermal Temperature 185 195 F Ambient Setting 210 240 F 185 195 F 85 91 C to 120 F 99 116 C 85 91 C 49 C 7250D 7200D Photo Glossy CANON 8200D 8400D Dye Paper Yes Yes Yes Yes 6200Pg 8200Pg Photo Glossy CANON 6400Pg 8400Pg Pigment Paper Yes Yes Yes Yes Photo Glossy 9000 eon CANON iPF8000 LUCIA Pigments Yes Yes Yes Yes Photo Paper iPF5000 3 Plus Semi Gloss Hi Fi Jet FJ 50 FJ 40 Hi a ie HI FI Fi Jet Pro FJ 400 FJ Dyers sea ih Yes Yes Yes Yes 500 FJ 600 Hi Fi Jet FJ 50 FJ 40 Hi ee AS HI FI Fi Jet Pro FJ 400 FJ Pigments a e Yes Yes Yes Yes 500 FJ 600 Premium Luster Photo EPSON STYLUS ULTRACHROME Paper Best PRO R2400 K3 Photo or Yes Yes Yes Yes Photo RPM Print Mode Premium Luster Photo EPSON STYLUS ULTRACHROME Paper Best PRO R1800 HI GLOSS Photoor Yes Yes Yes Yes Photo RPM Print Mode Photo cee STYLUS 7000 9000 Series Dyet Quality Yes Yes Yes Yes Inkjet Paper EPSON STYLUS 10000 Series Photographic Photo Glossy Yes Yes Yes Vin PRO Dyet Paper Premium eee STYLUS 7500 9500 Pigment Luster Photo Yes Yes Yes Yes Paper Premium EPSON STYLUS 4000 Series ULTRACHROME Luster Photo Yes Yes Yes Yes PRO Pigment Paper EPSON STYLUS 7600 9600 10600 ULTRACHRO2. Order No 8 5 x T1in 13 x 19 in 216 x 279 mm 330 x 483 mm 50 Sheets 20 Sheets 8720088 1216274 KODAK Premium Rapid Dry Photographic Lustre Paper 260g Roll Width Order No Roll Length 17 in 24 in 36 in 42 in 50 in 60 in 43 2 cm 61cm 91 4 cm 106 7 cm 127 cm 152 4 cm 3 inch core 2 inch core 2 inch core 2 inchcore 2 inch core 2 inch core 100 ft 8701518 8512899 8201402 8929515 NA NA 30 5 m TOC m NA 1604123 NA NA NA NA sample Sheet Size Order No 8 5 x T1in 216 x 279 mm 50 Sheets 13 x 19 in 330 x 483 mm 20 Sheets 8465742 1598689 NA Not available KODAK Premium Rapid Dry Photographic Papers 260g E2635 PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Pei eo me Glossy 260 g Lustre 260 g Test Method Reference Caliper 9 mil 229m ISO 534 Opacity gt 95 Tappi T 524 CIE Whiteness 122 Tappi T 524 Weight 260 g sm ISO 536 Brightness 101 Tappi T 524 60 degree Gloss 60 25 ISO 7668 L D65 10 uvi BBW 96 Tappi T 524 ie Cles A ASTM E4 Operating Conditions 59 B6 F ea RFI Cnon a deste 68 F 20 C 50 RH Family of KODAK Photo and Fine Art Media KODAK Premium Rapid Dry Photographic Glossy Paper 260g KODAK Premium Rapid Dry Photographic Lustre Paper 260g KODAK Fine Art Smooth Paper M315DP KODAK Fine Art Textured Paper M315DP KODAK Fine Art Fibre Satin Paper SM285DP KODAK Fine Art Fibre Glossy Paper GL285DP K
3. hours day and or with indirect sunlight exposure at least 6 feet from a window with no direct sunlight 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 Manufacturer Model Ink Durability 6 Color Dye 2 years laminated 5000 Series 6 Color UV 32 years 150 years laminated 4 Color Dye 3 years laminated HEWLETT PACKARD 2 3 DESIGNJET SE 4 Color UV 32years 150 years laminated 50 years Z2100 Z6100 8 Color VIVERA Pigments 150 years laminated Z3100 12 Color VIVERA Pigments IO years 150 years laminated i 4 8 Color GS 6 months laminated ENCAD NOVAJET 800 700 600 500 Series 4 8 Color GX 2 5 years laminated Qi Dye 5 years laminated ENCAD NOVAJET 1000i T KODAK 1200i i Pi years Qi Pigment 150 years laminated 7000 9000 6 Color Dye 1year laminated 7600 9600 10000 10600 6 Color Photographic Dye 1year laminated 2 35 years 9500 6 Color Pigment 150 years laminated 10000 10600 6 Color ARCHIVAL Pigment ies oP oa EPSON STYLUS PRO Jeans 35 years 4000 7600 9600 10600 6 Color ULTRACHROME GO
4. ME Photo Glossy Yes Yes Yes Yes PRO Paper EPSON STYEYS 10000 Series ARCHIVAL Photo Glossy Yes Yes Yes Yes PRO Paper Premium EPSON STYLUS 3800 48007800 9800 ULTRACHROME PRO 4880 7880 9880 11880 K3 pee Yes ves xes vez Imaging side lamination is not recommended for heat activated laminates thicker than 3 mils when printing with pigment based inks Additional total hickness and rigidity can be achieved by using thicker laminates on the non imaging side i Do not use pressure sensitive laminates with solvent based adhesives For optimal durability laminate soon after printing within 4 hours Based on our testing experience and knowledge of these Printer Ink combinations we expect that KODAK Rapid Dry Photographic Papers are compatible although they have not been extensively tested Images and graphics printed on these printers with pure black K ink only are more susceptible to smudging than those printed with a combination of inks process black Adjust images and or output profiles to replace pure K with process black to increase the physical durability of the print Note Premium Rapid Dry Photographic Papers are not recommended for use with dye inks unless laminated To extend the print lifetime laminate within 4 hours of printing to protect from exposure to air See Finishing section for additional details KODAK Premium Rapid Dry Photographic Papers 260g E2635 PRINTING NOTES The print driver medi
5. ODAK Fine Art Coated Matte Paper M200P KODAK Artists Semigloss Canvas 20mil KODAK Matte Canvas 19mil 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 Premium Rapid Dry Photographic Papers 260g KODAK Publication No E2635 KODAK is a trademark of the Eastman Kodak Company Kodak March 2008
6. TECHNICAL DATA WIDE FORMAT INKJET MEDIA KODAK Premium Rapid Dry Photographic Papers 260g March 2008 e E2635 Kodak KODAK Premium Rapid Dry Photographic Glossy Paper 260g KODAK Premium Rapid Dry Photographic Lustre Paper 260g GENERAL DESCRIPTION Premium Rapid Dry Photographic Paper 260g offers the ideal weight thickness and finish for high quality photographic reproductions With superb color image quality guaranteed performance for longevity universal compatibility with piezo and pigment systems and the power of the KODAK brand behind it this media is ready made for the professional photographer Performance Guaranteed up to 150 years indoors e e Lustre surface identical to KODAK range of photographic paper E surface such as ENDURA to match prints e Lustre surface provides superb uniformity of gloss from highlights to shadows COMPATIBILITY When used with the following printers and inks KODAK Premium Rapid Dry Photographic Papers are recommended for all applications if laminated overcoated 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 Laminate Recommendation column indicates that this media is likely to have good adhesion with laminates in that class For compatibility information for al
7. a 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 This should give you a print which requires little or no adjustment to get usable results KODAK does not recommend using Premium Rapid Dry Photographic Paper with the HP PHOTOSMART PRO B9180 Printer 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 www encad com Support RIP ENCADAKODAK 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 c
8. he proper usage of this type of ink KODAK Premium Rapid Dry Photographic Papers 260g E2635 HANDLING See printer owners manual for their All inkjet media must be handled with care before and recommendations after printing to prevent damage to the ink receiving layer and printed images Use the following guidelines During finishing your experience and common sense for the proper care e Reverse wind media when completely dry to of your media counteract roll memory e Store unused media in its original packaging using e Do not allow media to remain rolled for extended the core plugs and plastic sleeves periods of time e Allow media to acclimate to your environmental e Rough cut prints and lay them flat before laminating 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 finishing 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
9. ile prints are exposed to air not stacked or ona roll For best results use inkjet specific laminate products For increased durability choose a laminate with UV protection and encapsulate with a 1 4 1 2 6 5 13 mm seal around the edges of a print to prevent moisture and other airborne pollutants from reaching the image Heavier weight papers may require a wider edge seal Mounting Prints can be mounted laminated or not to a variety of materials including poster board foam board SINTRA LEXAN and more Use inkjet specific adhesive materials and follow the manufacturer s instructions 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 5 KODAK Premium Rapid Dry Photographic Papers 260g E2635 PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE 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
10. l KODAK Wide Format Inkjet Media refer to the Inkjet Media Compatibility Chart at www kodak com go wideformat Bright clean low DMIN provides excellent whites highlight detail and contrast Ink Compatibility Laminate Recommendation See Finishing Section Heat Heat Activated Pressure Heat Sa Manufacturer Model Print Driver Activated Low Assisted Sensitive Ink Media Settin Thermal 210 Temperature 185 195 F Ambient to Perna 240 F 185 195 F BETO 120 F 99 116 C 85 91 C 49 C HEWLETT 2000 2500 NE PACKARD 2800 3000 Dyes ar tire Yes Yes Yes Yes DESIGNJET 3500 3800 CP HEWLETT 2000 2500 x PACKARD 2800 3000 UV caer ila Yes Yes Yes Yes DESIGNJET 3500 3800 CP HEWLETT Productivit PACKARD 5000 Series Dye Photo lied Yes Yes Yes Yes DESIGNJET HEWLETT Productivit PACKARD 5000 Series UV Ph i i tty Yes Yes Yes Yes DESIGNJET picasa HEWLETT VIVERA HP Premium PACKARD Z Series Pigmente Instant Dry Yes Yes Yes Yes DESIGNJET g Photo Gloss ENCAD 600 700 GS GS See Printing NOVAJET Series GX Notes Yes Yes Yes Yes ENCAD See Printing NOVAJET 800 Series GS GX Notes Yes Yes Yes Yes ENCAD 1000i See Printing NOVAJET 1200i Qi Dye Notes Printer Yes Yes Yes Yes KODAK Heater Setting 2 ENCAD 1000i Qi See Printing NOVAJET 1200i Pigment Notes Printer Yes Yes Yes Yes KODAK 9 Heater Setting 2 Continued Next Page Eastman Kodak Company 2008
11. ompanies 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 profiles 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 Matte Black Inks Matte Black inks intended to be used with coated and fine art papers are not compatible with porous photographic papers never drying and easily smudged from the paper s surface Check with your printer and ink manufacturer for complete details on t
12. on chart in compatibility sections above for specific printer ink laminate recommendations Lamination Definitions Heat Activated Polyester laminates applied with hot roll Thermal 210 240 F laminators at 210 240 F 99 116 C Heat Activated Low Temperature 185 195 F 85 91 C Polyester laminates applied with hot roll laminators at 185 195 F Heat Assisted 185 195 F 85 91 C Polyester or vinyl laminates with pressure 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 back of the print for increased total thickness Prints must be laminated prior to display to ensure optimum performance and guard against dye fade due to environmental pollutants Successful lamination requires that inkjet media be completely dry to ensure good adhesion and to avoid unwanted color shifts While prints may feel dry to the touch components of the ink that prevent good adhesion or may cause the color to change may still be present The best drying is achieved wh
13. 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 4 KODAK Premium Rapid Dry Photographic Papers 260g E2635 FINISHING Detailed information and tips can be found in KODAK publication E 2600 Laminating Mounting and Finishing KODAK Wide Format Inkjet Media Lamination Please refer to laminati
14. yearslaminated 35 years 3800 4800 7800 9800 8 Color ULTRACHROME K3 isO years laminated 7880 9880 11880 8 Color ULTRACHROME K3 Testing In Progress R2400 8 Color ULTRACHROME K3 PT AE EPSON STYLUS PHOTO SERIAIS R1800 ECE ULTIRACHROME 35 Years Unlaminated Hi Gloss 7250D 7200D 8200D 8400D 6 Color Dye 3 years laminated 6200Pg 8200Pg 6 Color Pigment 150 years laminated CANON 20 years 6400Pg 8400Pg 6 Color Pigment 150 years laminated R 35 Years iPF5000 iPF8000 iPF9000 12 Color LUCIA Pigments 150 years laminated 6 KODAK Premium Rapid Dry Photographic Papers 260g E2635 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 COLORSPAN EC ENCAD GX ROLAND Dye EPSON 9000 Dye ROLAND Pigment EPSON 9500 Pigment 7 KODAK Premium Rapid Dry Photographic Papers 260g E2635 ORDERING INFORMATION KODAK Premium Rapid Dry Photographic Glossy Paper 260g Roll Width Order No Roll Length 17 in 24 in 36 in 42 in 50 in 60 in 43 2 cm 61cm 91 4 cm 106 7 cm 127 cm 152 4 cm 3 inch core 2 inch core 2 inch core 2 inch core 2 inch core 2 inch core 100 ft 1714344 1539832 8989212 8407991 NA NA 30 5 m 16 4 fto m NA 8900789 NA NA NA NA sample Sheet Size
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