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9. Check the quantity of ink and correct it if there is too much; see Check the ink quantity
on page 37. The print may not be completely dry at this stage; this is normal and not a problem.
10. After a little time, the print should be completely dry. If the ink smudges when touched, see the
Maintenance and troubleshooting guide.
11. If you notice any print quality problems, see the Maintenance and troubleshooting guide.
12. If you would like to print faster, see
Faster printing on page 39.
13. You should use your RIP software to color-calibrate and color-profile the new substrate. See
Color
calibration on page 39, Color profiles on page 39 and the RIP documentation.
Select printer settings and color profile
The correct printer settings for your substrate may be available from your RIP vendor or substrate
vendor. If not, you can start by copying printer settings from a generic or similar substrate. Substrates
may be divided into the following families.
Substrate family Description
Self-adhesive vinyl PVC films with adhesive on one side, which can be white-finished or transparent. The liner can be
paper- or plastic-based. There are two main manufacturing processes: calendering and casting. There
are also variations such as perforated vinyl to be placed on windows. These substrates may need
manual rather than automatic printhead alignment.
Banner Usually a polyester mesh (or fabric) with PVC coating. There are also recyclable versions to cover
the same applications (green banners). Banners can be frontlit or backlit.
Film Usually a polyester film (although there are other materials such as PVC and PC) for backlit
applications. They are typically translucent, although there are also transparent versions.
Fabric Fabric substrates are usually composed of polyester fibers. Some fabrics come with a liner to prevent
the ink from passing through the substrate. Very stiff fabrics (such as polyester canvases) are better
loaded as banners.
Mesh Usually a polyester mesh covered with PVC coating with holes. Some of these substrates may have
a liner and be self-adhesive.
Paper-Aqueous Paper-based (cellulose) substrates with or without coating, not compatible with solvent inks.
Paper-Solvent Paper-based (cellulose) coated substrates, compatible with solvent inks, and usually with some water
resistance.
HP Photorealistic Paper-based (cellulose) coated substrates with gloss or matte finishing, heavier and more rigid than
other paper-based substrates.
Here are some recommended default settings for each substrate family, which can be used as a starting
point.
Substrate family Drying
temp.
Curing
temp.
Heating
airflow
Auto-
tracking
Cutter Substrate
-advance
adjust.
Input
tension
Vacuum
level
Self-adhesive vinyl 50 110 30 Yes Yes 0 15 20
Banner 55 100 45 Yes Yes 0 15 5
Film 55 95 60 Yes Yes 0 15 20
Fabric 60 100 30 Yes No 0 15 20
Mesh 55 95 30 Yes Yes 0 15 15
Paper-Aqueous 45 70 30 Yes Yes 0 15 20
ENWW Add a new substrate type 33
Handle the substrate