Xante 3 Series warranty Introduction, Printing Computer-to-Film

Introduction

This chapter covers printing on computer-to-film, envelopes, labels, and transparencies. It also lists Myriad film sizes. For additional information and troubleshooting procedures, see chapters 2 and 11.

Printing Computer-to-Film

You can print directly to XANTÉ’s Myriad film (3G) to create an image that can be used to burn metal plates and silk-screen emulsions, bypassing the camera and darkroom steps.

Myriad film is a specially designed, semitransparent film with low UV blockage. The transmissive density of toner on Myriad film is increased to 3.3 when processed through FilmStar 2.

Always use the multipurpose feeder following the procedure in chapter 2, the media specifications in chapter 7, and these guidelines when printing film.

•Use only XANTÉ’s Myriad film, designed specifically for use with the Accel-a-Writer 3G printer and FilmStar 2. Using other film material may void your printer warranty.

•Avoid handling film excessively to prevent fingerprints and scratches.

•Keep the paper path clean (see chapter 9); dust or dirt can scratch film and reduce print quality.

•Load fewer sheets of film if jams occur.

•Remove each sheet as it prints to prevent static buildup.

•Do not fan film. This causes static buildup which can cause jams.

•Once an image is printed on Myriad Film, the toner side is the emulsion side. For FilmStar 2 processing, load film emulsion side up.

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