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Flexible Media
Printing with flexible material is possible with the optional Supply & Takeup Support System. Flexible
material should be tightly and evenly spooled onto 3-inch (7.62 cm) cores that do not exceed 98.5
inches (2.5 m) in width. The maximum diameter for the roll of media is 7.5 inches (19 cm).
For details on loading and printing on flexible media, please consult the HP Scitex FB950 User Manual,
Load and Print on Roll-Fed Media, p. 24. The User Manual may be downloaded for future reference
from http://www.hp.com/go/graphicarts.
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Depending on a variety of factors such as intended application, ink coverage, and individual media
characteristics, a series of user configurable adjustments may help to achieve the desired end
result. Such adjustments include printing in slower print modes, vacuum settings, slightly higher
head height than nominal (0.085 inches or 0.216 cm.) may be needed to prevent the carriage from
rubbing, and adjustment of RIP ink saturation levels, as representative examples.
Tests show reliable results with the following flexible media
Table 1 Flexible Media Compatibility shown with the following media:
Media Type Supported Print
Modes
Details
Adhesive Backed
Vinyl
All
Blue Backed Solvent
Paper
All
Fabric All
Susceptible to excessive stretching, may perform better when using a backing
material. Proper liner alignment is important to minimize bulging and headstrike
damage.
Heavy Textile Limitations
Little air passes through the media so reduced risk of ink dust dots on the media.
Best text detail performance in 1200x600 and 600x600 print modes.
High-density
Polyethylene (HDPE)
Limitations
Very susceptible to warping when exposed to the heat generated by the UV
lamps.
Perforated Window
Cling Vinyl
Larger holes required for best performance. Use color profile that delivers lightest
ink load.
Satin Canvas Limitations Best text detail performance in 1200x600 and 600x600 print modes.
Scrim Banner Vinyl All
Smooth
Banner Vinyl
All
Soft Plastic All
Non-reinforced soft plastics are susceptible to excessive stretching, may perform
better when using a backing material. Proper liner alignment is important to
minimize bulging and headstrike damage.
Solvent Gloss
Canvas
All
Solvent Matte Canvas
All
UV Photobase All