Laser Media
Description & Application
NovaLife Matte PET 125 DS (LMO 6505) is a synthetic paper made of both side coated PET (PolyEthylene Terephthalate) film for Electrophotography, Offset, Flexo and Screen Printing. Ideally suited for high quality Professional Albums, Wedding Albums, Coffee-table Books, Menu Books, Bookmarks, Mark sheets, Shop-floor Manuals, Premium Event Tickets, Visiting Cards, Indoor Signage and many more applications.
Features & Benefits
- PETFilm base provides tear resistance, stiffness, and thermal stability for long term durability
- Superiorwhiteness helps achieve wide colour gamut & deep rich colours
- Thermallystable PET Film base allows thermal lamination
- Goodantistatic properties for dust-free outputs and trouble free printing
- Biaxiallyoriented polyester film provides dimensional stability in both direction
- Softsilk finish gives a premium luxury paper feel
- Cando hot foiling for incorporating security seals and logos
- Writablesurface for adding comments & signatures
- Stampablesurface enables authentication of documents
- Highopacity allows printing on both sides without show through
Specifications
| Feature | Values |
|---|---|
| Base Total Thickness Surface Finish Opacity Thermal stability Printability Available Sizes | Biaxially oriented polyester Film (PET) 125 ± 5 microns (175 ± 7 gsm) White Matte > 97 % Can withstand from -60ºC to 180ºC Both side printable Available in various sheet sizes & roll widths |
Printer Compatibility
A: Electrophotography – (ElectroInk and Dry toner)
Brand | Model |
Kodak NexPress | ZX3300, Zx3900 |
Konica Minolta (AccurioPress) | C71hc, C73hc, C83hc, C1085, C2070, C2080, C3070, C3080, C6085, C6100, Accurio Label 190 |
Xerox | Xerox: C40, C70, C75, J75, 770, 1000, 1000i Versant: 80, 180, 2100, 3100, iGen: 3, 4, 5, 150 Xerox Iridesse Production press |
Canon | ImagePress C650, C7000VP, C7011VP, C10000VP, C850C, C8000VP |
Ricoh | C751, Pro C7100, Pro C7100x, Pro C9100 |
Xeikon | 3030, 3050, 3300, 3500, 8500, 9600, 9800 |
NovaSharp Laser Printer Film
B: Other Printing Technologies
Offset Printing | Standard offset ink can be used. For best results, use oxidative inks with alcohol dampening system. For incorporation of security features, invisible & florescent inks can also be used |
Flexo Printing | Corona treatment not required. Compatible with UV & water-based inks |
Screen Printing | Suitable for PVC based inks & UV inks |
Inkjet Printing | UV inks (such as KM1) & Latex inks |
Laser Printer | Compatible with most of desktop laser printers (A4, A3) |
Thermal Printer | Compatible with Dye Diffusion Thermal Transfer (D2T2) printer, involving transfer of solid wax / resin ink from ribbon. |
Usage Instructions
- Werecommend thorough testing of the substrate for intended application prior to use
- Pleaserefer the user guide of the printing machine for correct printer settings
- Forbest output & media settings, please consult the service engineer of the press
- Pleaseensure the sheets are acclimatized to the printing environment for 24 hours before use
- Bestprint results can be obtained at 20-25°C, 55% ± 10% relative humidity (RH)
- Tofacilitate jam-free feeding, please fan or jog the sheets before printing
- Inaddition to extend print life, lamination or varnishing after printing is The lamination film or varnish must be checked for compatibility with the media
- Thedurability of the printed images will depend on the fading characteristics of the ink or toner Please consult with press manufacturer for technical advice
Storage, Handling & Packaging
| Category | Guidelines & Specifications |
| Storage & Handling | Hold media by the edges to avoid kink marks. Fingerprints will affect the quality of the image. A fresh pair of cotton gloves should be used while handling unprinted media to avoid sweat, grease and oil transfer on to the media that could affect the print quality. When not in use, store the media in cool, dry place [20-25°C, 55% ±10% RH] away from direct sunlight in its original packing. Keep media in flat position to avoid curling. |
| Ageing | Almost no deterioration or discoloration under normal environmental conditions when kept away from strong UV light and protected against extreme conditions. |
| Shelf-life | For optimum results, use the media within two years from the date of manufacture. |
| Pack Size | Available in 500 sheets (100 sheets X 5 packs) |
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