Kodak 8mil manual Finishing, Display, Mounting, Lamination Definitions

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	laminators at 210-240°F.
(99-116°C)*
Heat Activated Low	Polyester laminates applied with hot roll
Temperature, 185-	laminators at 185-195°F.
195°F (85-91°C)*
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 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 the base to warp or buckle.

5 KODAK Universal Backlit Film / 8mil ٠ E-2643