Printing Guidelines

It is recommended to handle the media with cotton gloves. Make sure that the media does not come into contact with grease, oil, silicon and dirt to avoid printing defects. It is recommended to calibrate the printer before printing and to make a test print. Print results will vary for different printer/ink combinations. 

Canon media profiles include recommended settings for ink restrictions and printer parameters. Depending on fluctuations in environment, printer, ink, media and applications, printer parameters may have to be adjusted slightly, in order to obtain the best results. For high-speed production printing, using an external drying unit is recommended.

Application Guidelines

Optimal bonding properties are obtained on smooth and flat, dirt- and grease-free surfaces. Fresh lacquered surfaces should not be used for the application of the foil. The film can be applied to a large number of flat and smooth surfaces (dirt- and grease-free). Pre-testing the adhesive onto unknown surfaces is strongly advised. Minimum application temperature for applying the vinyl is 10°C. Application temperature -10 to 70 °C. 

The film can be removed at 15-25°C. Heating the surface of the film with a hot air gun will ease removal. Any glue residue can be removed with soapy water or petrol

Lamination Guidelines

IJM731 can be used outdoor without lamination. However, we recommend protecting the vinyl if it is subject to mechanical abrasion. Cold lamination protects against UV exposure and improves contrast and colour brilliance. Recommended are PVC Free laminates like FIN990 PVC Free Gloss Laminate and FIN991 PVC Free Matte Laminate