Справочник Пользователя для Ilford Glossy Rc 111.8cm x 30.5m 1149490

Glossy, Lustre and Satin RC papers are excellent for photo display applications and suited to both aqueous dye and pigment 
ink use. The media can be mounted and/or laminated by using the appropriate fi nishing materials (see later for suggestions).

To avoid damage to the coatings before printing Glossy, Lustre and Satin RC papers should not be subjected to rough 
handling and should be handled by the edges as with any high-end photo RC media type.

Please check www.ilford.com for details on suggested driver settings or ICC profi les for use with your printer. Like any form of 
calibration, fi ne-tuning may be required to cover local variables and preferences.

To ensure the maximum life expectancy and also easy post-print handling and fi nishing ensure that the print has time to dry 
after printing: with dye inks the print may feel dry but will still require time for solvents from the inks to come out. The drying 
time will depend on a number of variables including ink load, temperature and RH. In general, this usually occurs within
4 hours at 50 % R.H. and at an ink loading of around 250%.

For pigment inks please follow the suggestions of the ink supplier; in general these inks may require at least 24 hours to fully 
cure after printing. This drying time is required for the ink layer to become resistant to smudging or smearing.

The following settings are recommended for lamination and/or mounting. It is suggested that only cold applied pressure 
sensitive adhesives are used for the best results with Glossy, Lustre and Satin RC papers:

Pressure:  

30-80 

PSI

Temperature of top and bottom rollers: 

 

Less than 45°C (110°F)

Speed: 

 

1 meter/minute (3 feet/minute)

The tension of the paper should be as low as possible (adjustable by means of the unwind brake).

To simplify the working conditions and to ensure a fl at display (for single sheet at a time) we recommend
laminating your image with the help of a support plate (PVC board).
1. First prepare a PVC board with a siliconised liner mounted on top.
2. Ensure that the nip setting of the roller corresponds to the board thickness.
3. Push the edge of the board into the rollers and press the foot switch until the board enters the nip.
4. Place your image face-up on the board, press the foot switch down and press down on the print (on the support plate) 

Do not stop the machine whilst an image is being laminated as this can cause stop marks on the output.

Remove the support board and the print from the rear of the laminator and trim the print to the required size.

The display should remain fl at for at least 4 hours after lamination. When rolled the laminated side should be outwards.

Due to the nature of the RC extrusions of this media type the use of “hot lam” or “encap” type laminates should be avoided for 
best results. The use of normal hot melt mounting adhesives or laminates may also damage the print and should be avoided.

Remember that dust free conditions are essential for good quality lamination.

When used with dye based inks, all unprotected ‘instant dry’ nanoporous media may suffer from ‘gas fading’ to some 
degree, depending on the display environment. To extend print life, they should be laminated or otherwise protected, or 
printed with pigmented inks.

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