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POINTS TO NOTE WHEN USING POSTERPRINTER SUPPLIES
Points Common to All Types of PosterPrinter Supplies
• Never put paper in places subject to high temperatures, as doing so may result in
discoloration.
• Once a package of paper has been opened, keep it away from places subject to excessively
high or low levels of humidity. Failing to do so may cause the paper to expand or shrink,
which may make installation in the printer impossible.
•Never store paper in a place where it will be subjected to direct sunlight, as doing so may
result in discoloration.
Direct Thermal Paper (DTP)
•When displaying posters keep them away from direct sunlight. Failing to do so may result
in discoloration or fading.
•Always use water-based markers to write on posters.
•Never use plastic erasers, vinyl holders, and other writing and art equipment containing
solvents or fluorescents. They could cause the image to fade.
• Never rub the surface of posters strongly with a hard object, as doing so may cause
discoloration.
Thermal Transfer Paper (TTP) / Heavy Duty Poly Paper (HDP)
•Waterproof markers can be used to write on posters printed on thermal transfer paper.
Note, however, that the use of pens or markers with solvents may cause the ink on the
printed face of the poster to dissolve or smudge.
• Be careful when removing ink film from thermal transfer paper to do so in the proper
manner (see diagrams below).
REMOVING INK FILM FROM THERMAL TRANSFER AND HDP PAPER
Place the paper on the top of a desk or other level surface and hold it down with one hand.
Peel off the ink film slowly from left to right using a empty paper core or similar object.
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