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KODAK Universal Backlit Film / 8mil E-2643
FINISHING
Detailed information and tips can be found in K
odak
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
Thermal, 210-240°F
(99-116°C)
*
Polyester laminates applied with hot roll
laminators at 210-240°F.
Heat Activated Low
Temperature, 185-
195°F (85-91°C)
*
Polyester laminates applied with hot roll
laminators at 185-195°F.
Heat Assisted, 185-
195°F (85-91°C)
Polyester or vinyl laminates with pressure
sensitive adhesives; specially formulated
for inkjet prints, and applied with hot roll
laminators at 185-195°F.
Pressure Sensitive,
Ambient to 120°F
(49°C)
Polyester or vinyl laminates with pressure
sensitive adhesives on a release liner,
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.
K
odak
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.
