KODAK Universal Backlit Film / 8mil
TECHNICAL DATA
/ WIDE-FORMAT INKJET MEDIA
June 2006
•
E2643
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, exceptional color saturation with a quick dry time.
•
Pigment compatibility for long life indoor and outdoor Performance Guaranteed backlit displays.
•
Robust coating resists flaking when cut.
•
The quick drying receiver layer aids in production speed dye printing.
•
Excellent dry time enables high speed printing to take up reel in difficult production environments.
•
Robust receiver layer resists scratching and provides excellent print handling and finishing characteristics.
•
Universal compatibility allows the use of one single backlit media on all leading wide format printers and inks such as
ENCAD, HP and EPSON.
COMPATIBILITY
When used with the following printers and inks, KODAK Universal Backlit Film / 8mil is recommended for all
applications. 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 all KODAK Wide-Format Inkjet Media, refer to the Inkjet Media Compatibility Chart at
www.kodak.com/go/wideformat.
Ink Compatibility
Laminate Recommendation (See Finishing Section)
Manufacturer
Model
Ink
Print Driver
Media Setting
Heat
Activated
Thermal 210-
240°F
(99-116°C)
Heat
Activated
Low
Temperature
185-195°F
(85-91°C)
Heat
Assisted
185-195°F
(85-91°C)
Pressure
Sensitive
Ambient to
120°F
(49°C)
KODAK
PROFESSIONAL
4000 Series
Dye
*
,
Pigment
See Printing
Notes
Yes No
Yes
Yes
HEWLETT-
PACKARD
DESIGNJET
2000, 2500,
2800, 3000,
3500, 3800 CP
Dye
*
Coated Paper Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
HEWLETT-
PACKARD
DESIGNJET
2000, 2500,
2800, 3000,
3500, 3800 CP
UV
Coated Paper Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
HEWLETT-
PACKARD
DESIGNJET
5000 Series
Dye
*
HW Coated
Paper
Yes Yes
Yes
Yes
HEWLETT-
PACKARD
DESIGNJET
5000 Series
UV
Colorlucent
Backlit
Yes Yes
Yes
Yes
ENCAD NOVAJET
ProE/500/600
/ 700/800
Series
GS, GS+
See Printing
Notes
Yes Yes
Yes
Yes
ENCAD NOVAJET
ProE/500/600
/ 700/800
Series
GX
*
See Printing
Notes
Yes No
Yes
Yes
Continued Next Page
©
Eastman Kodak Company, 2006
