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TECHNICAL DATA / WIDE-FORMAT INKJET MEDIA June 2006 • E2643
KODAK Universal Backlit Film / 8mil
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, ex
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Ink Compatibility Laminate Recommendation (See Finishing Section) Heat Heat Pressure Activated Heat Activated Sensitive Manufacturer Model Print Driver Low Assisted Ink Thermal 210- Ambient to Media Setting Temperature 185-195°F 240°F 120°F 185-195°F (85-91°C) (99-116°C) (49°C) (85-91°C) ProE/500/600 See Printing ENCAD NOVAJET / 700/800 GO+ Yes No Yes Yes Notes Series See Printing ENCAD 1000i/ Notes; Printer NOVAJET/ Qi Dye Yes Yes Yes Yes 1200i Heater Setting: KODAK 2 S
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Custom Profiles PRINTING NOTES While the above printing recommendations and The print driver media settings recommended in the available profiles from Kodak will provide adequate compatibility section are intended to provide usable results for many wide-format inkjet applications, there results with available media profiles found in the printer are applications, such as inkjet proofing, which demand manufacturer’s provided drivers and RIPs. These more exacting color requirements. It
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• Print at slower speeds. This will cause less static Curl buildup and make the marks less noticeable. Most types of roll-based inkjet media will exhibit some • Add a 1% or higher fill color for CMYK in white areas; amount of curl, either toward the base side or toward the exact amount to be determined by testing in your the print side. This will vary based on media type and working environment. It has been demonstrated in a environmental conditions. Some media will curl more in 30%
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possible to be sure that the media meets the necessary FINISHING requirements. Detailed information and tips can be found in Kodak Do not use this media in a light box or area where the publication E-2600, Laminating, Mounting, and Finishing temperature exceeds 80°C (176°F). As with all film- KODAK Wide-Format Inkjet Media. based media, exposure to high temperatures will cause the base to warp or buckle. Lamination Refer to "Laminate Compatibility" in the Compatibility secti
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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 exposur
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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
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ORDERING INFORMATION KODAK Universal Backlit Film / 8mil Roll Width / Order No. Roll 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 16.4 ft (5 m) 222772-00 NA NA NA NA (sample) NA = Not available PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Physical Characteristics Value Test Method Reference Caliper 8 mil (203µm) ISO 534 Opacity >70 Tappi T 524 CIE Whiteness 157 Tappi T 524 Weight 275 g/sm ISO
