Xerox 003R06709 Benutzerhandbuch
PrePress
• When printing multiple panels, leave enough gap around the image for appropriate finishing procedure.
Printing
• Use pressure sensitive laminates on banner vinyl for outdoor banner applications.
• Fabric/canvas do not require the use of an over-laminate, however a liquid laminate can be used.
• Fabric/canvas do not require the use of an over-laminate, however a liquid laminate can be used.
Trimming
• ON-PRINTER: DO NOT use the automatic cutter. Manually trim.
• OFF-PRINTER: CONSIDER the finishing requirements before trimming. Leave enough material to accommodate any
• OFF-PRINTER: CONSIDER the finishing requirements before trimming. Leave enough material to accommodate any
pockets, hems or grommets.
• It is best to unroll the finished graphics onto a table and cut between images. Handle the material in roll form for shipping.
Wind onto as large a core as possible [minimum diameter 3" (7.6 cm), preferably 6" (15 cm)] Wind the roll image side out.
Stitching
• A double-stitched hem with a maximum of 5 stitches per inch is recommended. Unlaminated images are easily scratched and
must be stitched hem side up so that the sewing machine foot comes in contact with the backside of the print.
• FINISH edges using normal procedures for scrim vinyl.
Application Ideas and Procedures
Xerox Wide Format Supplies Applications Guide
Version 2.0; April 2005
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7. Banners
7.1 Application Definition
Banners are designed to display short messages in a large manner to audiences from a distance (usually over
10 ft or 3 m). The success of this application largely depends on the design element used as well as the physical place-
ment of the banner. Banners can be installed virtually anywhere from ceilings in shopping outlets to table fronts for
exhibit halls. Durable materials make the best choice when creating a banner because of the extreme amount of post
print finishing necessary for this application.
10 ft or 3 m). The success of this application largely depends on the design element used as well as the physical place-
ment of the banner. Banners can be installed virtually anywhere from ceilings in shopping outlets to table fronts for
exhibit halls. Durable materials make the best choice when creating a banner because of the extreme amount of post
print finishing necessary for this application.
For outdoor applications, fabrics and vinyls are used because of their ease of use and durability and resistance
to weathering. In more mild conditions of interior banner applications, papers and lightweight fabrics can be
considered along with vinyls and fabrics.
to weathering. In more mild conditions of interior banner applications, papers and lightweight fabrics can be
considered along with vinyls and fabrics.
7.2 Suggested Application Ideas
Art galleries, retail sales, showrooms, supermarkets, kiosks, ceiling displays, museums, theatre lobbies, entranceways
and service stations.
and service stations.
7.3 Application Tips