Xerox 003R06709 User Manual
Application Ideas and Procedures
Xerox Wide Format Supplies Applications Guide
Version 2.0; April 2005
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Lamination
• Use pressure sensitive laminates only.
• Laminate between 30 minutes and 24 hours after printing, as this material is sensitive to moisture curl.
• The over-laminate vinyl should be trimmed to provide 1/4"–3/4" (6–19 mm) of material beyond each edge of the pre-cut graphic
• Laminate between 30 minutes and 24 hours after printing, as this material is sensitive to moisture curl.
• The over-laminate vinyl should be trimmed to provide 1/4"–3/4" (6–19 mm) of material beyond each edge of the pre-cut graphic
to seal the edges of the vinyl. This is necessary to prevent moisture damage to the edges of the print.
Trimming
• ON-PRINTER: DO NOT use the automatic cutter. Manually trim with sharp razor or scissors.
• OFF-PRINTER: It is best to unroll the finished graphics onto a table and cut between images. Handle the material in roll
• OFF-PRINTER: It is best to unroll the finished graphics onto a table and cut between images. Handle the material in roll
form for shipping or subsequent roll-to-roll over-lamination. The graphics can either be wound onto a roll using a laminator
wind-up or hand wound onto a core. Use the following precautions when winding onto a core:
wind-up or hand wound onto a core. Use the following precautions when winding onto a core:
• Wind onto as large a core as possible [minimum diameter 3" (7.5 cm), preferably 6" (15 cm). Wind the roll image side out.
Mounting
• To avoid scratching the over-laminate, use a cloth sleeve over the applicator “squeegee” when applying over-laminated PSV
to a substrate.
8. Self Adhesive Vinyl
8.1 Application Definition
An adhesive backed vinyl, or decal, can be directly applied to smooth, flat, or gently curved surfaces such as metal,
glass, stainless steel, painted surfaces, etc. This capability saves additional steps for graphics production during
imaging, finishing, and print installation. These media are designed for short-term promotional graphics.
glass, stainless steel, painted surfaces, etc. This capability saves additional steps for graphics production during
imaging, finishing, and print installation. These media are designed for short-term promotional graphics.
8.2 Suggested Application Ideas
Excellent for trade shows, bank cash point graphics, drive through windows, construction project signs, bus back
advertising, mounted suspended ceiling displays, construction signs, hallway graphics taxi-back graphics, bus side
graphics, custom cut wall graphics (nurseries, gift shops, museums, art galleries, retail promotion), sporting events,
internal corporate graphics, vending machines, directly applied posters on walls or doors, decals for banners, door
graphics, concert promotions, directional signage, short-term window graphics, and political campaigns.
advertising, mounted suspended ceiling displays, construction signs, hallway graphics taxi-back graphics, bus side
graphics, custom cut wall graphics (nurseries, gift shops, museums, art galleries, retail promotion), sporting events,
internal corporate graphics, vending machines, directly applied posters on walls or doors, decals for banners, door
graphics, concert promotions, directional signage, short-term window graphics, and political campaigns.
8.3 Application Procedures