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Polystyrene-Faced Foam Board (Gatorplast
®
and other brand
names)
Considerations
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Supported (
) print modes and resolutions:
Recommendations for best results
Preparation
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Ensure that the ionizer is power on and functioning.
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Apply isopropyl alcohol greater than 90% and wipe down each sheet prior to printing for additional
static control.
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Wipe with an anti-static cloth or device to remove static charge and possible cutting remnants.
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Ensure that media tables are attached and secured to the printer to provide a grounding path for
static loaded material.
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Handle with gloves to avoid edge handling fingerprints
Printing
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A print delay of 1 second or more is recommended to avoid bowing of the media, which can cause
head rubs.
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Use low UV lamp setting. This media is sensitive to high heat, especially in high ink-load dark
areas. Use as little UV power as necessary to cure.
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A strong belt vacuum is required.
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Use Polystyrene color profile, or a Foamed PVC or a generic equivalent.
Output Handling
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Adhesion may be an issue on this media. Print in a higher quality mode, use a higher UV lamp
power, and/or wait 24 hours before trimming to improve adhesion.
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Always use a sharp blade when cutting and be aware that some ink flaking will occur in high ink
load areas unless trimmed outside printed area. Rotor blades may provide better results than
straight blades.
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Do not stack freshly printed sheets on top of each other for extended periods of time.
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