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Media Usage on the Scitex FB950 Printer
Notes for Users
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Table of Contents Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................................. 3 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................... 5 Print Mode Considerations ................................................................................................................
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Introduction This handbook contains a collection of techniques and recommendations for achieving best output using the Straight-Through Paper Path (STPP) for rigid applications and the roll-to-roll web for flexible applications on the HP Scitex FB950 printer. These instructions provide you with a general knowledge of media handling, its characteristics and specific normal operation procedures. Your prerequisite operation experience is recognized and it is not considered necessary to discu
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Flexible Media Printing with flexible material is possible with the optional Supply & Takeup Support System. Flexible material should be tightly and evenly spooled onto 3-inch (7.62 cm) cores that do not exceed 98.5 inches (2.5 m) in width. The maximum diameter for the roll of media is 7.5 inches (19 cm). For details on loading and printing on flexible media, please consult the HP Scitex FB950 User Manual, Load and Print on Roll-Fed Media, p. 24. The User Manual may be downloaded for futu
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Rigid Media One advantage of flatbed printers over platen printers is that the media drive system provides for a more consistent advance rate. With the belt-fed system there is little need to perform media feed calibrations when switching between media types or sizes. Printers that utilize a pinch roller/grit roller drive mechanism are more sensitive to changes in size or weight, so media feed calibrations are required when switching between media types. Some media may be used only up t
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Details on Specific Media Types ® Acrylic Sheet (Plexiglas and other brand names) Considerations • • • • Supported () print modes and resolutions: 1200x600 600x600 600x300 HQ Prod BB HQ Prod BB HQ Prod BB Recommendations for best results Preparation • • • • Peel the protective film off one side. If firmly affixed to media, adhesive-backed protective films can be left on the backside while printing. This type o
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® ® Aluminum Composite Materials (Alumacorr , Allumalite , ® Dibond , and other brand names) Considerations • • • • Supported () print modes and resolutions: 1200x600 600x600 600x300 HQ Prod BB HQ Prod BB HQ Prod BB Recommendations for best results Preparation • • • • Print on the side without any lettering or graphics on the protective film to avoid transfer effect from printed areas. Clean well with lint-free cloth
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Card Stock Considerations • • • • C-size flutes or smaller sizes perform best • • Certain coated sheets may cause ink to pool and cure unevenly, yielding a poor image quality • • print. Be sure to test coated materials for compatibility before purchasing significant quantities. • • • • Supported () print modes and resolutions: 1200x600 600x600 600x300 HQ Prod BB HQ Prod BB HQ Prod BB Recommendations for best resu
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Clear Vinyl Sheet Considerations • • • • Supported () print modes and resolutions: 1200x600 600x600 600x300 HQ Prod BB HQ Prod BB HQ Prod BB Recommendations for best results Preparation • • • • Dust with a lint-free cloth to remove any dust and handle with gloves to avoid fingerprints on edge of media • • Use isopropyl alcohol to clean handling edges. Although not always visible, oils from fingers may • • still
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Corrugated Fiberboard Considerations • • • • C-size flutes or smaller sizes perform best • • Certain coated sheets may cause ink to pool and cure unevenly, yielding a poor image quality • • print. Be sure to test coated materials for compatibility before purchasing significant quantities. • • • • Supported () print modes and resolutions: 1200x600 600x600 600x300 HQ Prod BB HQ Prod BB HQ Prod BB Recommendations for
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® Fluted Polypropylene (Coroplast and other brand names) Considerations • • • • Supported () print modes and resolutions: 1200x600 600x600 600x300 HQ Prod BB HQ Prod BB HQ Prod BB Recommendations for best results Preparation • • • • Ensure that the ionizer is power on and functioning. • • • • Apply isopropyl alcohol greater than 90% and wipe down each sheet prior to printing for additional static control. • • • •
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® Foam Board (Fome-Cor and other brand names) Considerations • • • • Supported () print modes and resolutions: 1200x600 600x600 600x300 HQ Prod BB HQ Prod BB HQ Prod BB Recommendations for best results Preparation • • • • Dust with a lint-free cloth to remove any dust and handle with gloves to avoid fingerprints on the edge of this media. Although it is not always visible, oils from fingers may mar the surface and
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® Foamed PVC (Sintra and other brand names) Considerations • • • • Supported () print modes and resolutions: 1200x600 600x600 600x300 HQ Prod BB HQ Prod BB HQ Prod BB Recommendations for best results Preparation • • • • If the media has a protective film attached, peel the protective film off one side. If firmly affixed to media, adhesive-backed protective films can be left on the backside while printing. This type of
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Glass Considerations • • • • Light reflectivity and refractivity will directly impact printhead jetting health. UV ink, even while jetting, will begin to cure in the printhead orifice plate if exposed to stray UV light. • • • • Adjusting the UV Shutter Aperture may help to reduce the amount of errant UV light that is projected to the printheads. Individual results may vary by reflectivity, refractivity, head height above the media, opacity, and UV treatment of the glass, so experimentati
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PETG – Clear Considerations • • • • Supported () print modes and resolutions: 1200x600 600x600 600x300 HQ Prod BB HQ Prod BB HQ Prod BB Recommendations for best results Preparation • • • • Peel the protective film off one side; place this side up on table. If firmly affixed to media, adhesive based protective films can be left on the backside while printing. Print on the side without lettering or graphics on the protect
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Plywood and Medium Density Overlay (MDO) Plywood Materials Considerations • • • • Due to the natural tendencies of Plywood and Medium Density Overlay Plywood (MDO) to warp and the overall surface smoothness of the product, it can be difficult to attain a consistent rate of media advance or produce repeatable results with this media. If deciding to print with this media, precautions should be taken to minimize the risk of printhead damage from warped media and to minimize the effects of
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® ® ® Polycarbonate Sheet (Lexan , Makrolon , Tuffak ) Considerations • • • • Supported () print modes and resolutions: 1200x600 600x600 600x300 HQ Prod BB HQ Prod BB HQ Prod BB Recommendations for best results Preparation • • • • Peel the protective film off one side; place this side up on table. If firmly affixed to media, adhesive based protective films can be left on the backside while printing. Print on the side wit
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Polystyrene Sheet Considerations • • • • Supported () print modes and resolutions: 1200x600 600x600 600x300 HQ Prod BB HQ Prod BB HQ Prod BB Recommendations for best results Preparation • • • • Dust with s lint-free cloth to remove any dust and handle with gloves to avoid fingerprints on edge of media • • • • Ensure that the ionizer is power on and functioning. • • • • Apply isopropyl alcohol greater than 90% and wipe
