The HP Latex Printing Technologies Application Guide

Vehicle Graphics

ContentsWelcome

It’s a Wrap – The Advantages of HP Latex Printing Technologies

Compatible Media, Finishing and Media Performance Warranties – Media Solutions Locator and recommended media

– Lamination

– Providing reassurance – media performance warranties

Printing Vehicle Graphics with HP Latex Printing Technologies – The printing process

– Handling self-adhesive vinyl

– Preparation before printing a larger print job

– The printing process:

– Printing with HP Scitex LX series Industrial Printers

– Printing with HP Designjet L series Large Format Printers

– Optimizing image quality

– Tips and tricks for printing self-adhesive vinyl for vehicle graphics

Further Information

Welcome to the HP Latex Printing Technologies application guide for vehicle graphics

1) Some warranty limitations apply, see the HP Product and Performance Warranty for HP Air Release Adhesive Gloss Cast Vinyl at hp.com/go/HPMediaWarranties.2) As of September 1, 2011.

Vehicle graphics are an ideal application for HP Latex Printing Technologies. With Latex, your printing and lamination process is faster, the application procedure is easier, and you are backed by warranties from industry-leading names such as 3M and Avery Dennison in addition to HP(1.

Furthermore you get access to a wide variety of compatible media from more than 200 manufacturers(2 through the Media Solutions Locator database online: hp.com/go/mediasolutionslocator, with already complete color profiles and print settings.

This document will provide you with an overview of the key features of HP Latex Printing Technologies for vehicle graphics as well as a guide on how to print vehicle graphics with HP Latex Printers.

For more information on vehicle graphics applications, access hp.com/go/vehiclegraphics.

Want to learn more about other applications? The HP Latex University is the answer.The HP Latex University provides a set of training materials to help you successfully produce a wide range of outdoor and indoor wide format graphics applications using HP Latex Printing Technologies. Sign in and gain access to signage applications workshops led by industry experts, online webinars, and other tools designed to help you get the most out of your HP Latex Printer. Go to hp.com/go/hplatexuniversity.

Reduce vehicle graphics installation time by 20% Costs related to the installation of vehicle graphics make up a significant portion of the overall costs.

Customers tell us that HP Latex prints are easier and faster to install, and that they have saved 20% wrapping time versus solvent-printed wraps(3.

We talked to Duston Noble, Owner of Wrap Experts to learn more about how he has saved time switching from using solvent-printed vinyl to vinyl printed with HP Latex Inks. Learn more in HP´s Success Story “Wrap Experts”.

“With the HP Latex Ink system, all the technology in the adhesive is still there so repositionability, slidability, conformity, air egress – all those things work perfectly.”

Duston Noble, Owner, Wrap Experts

Take full advantage of the properties of the self-adhesive vinylHP Latex Printing Technologies allow you to take full advantage of the properties of the self-adhesive vinyl such as air egress, repositionability, and different levels of tack, making the application process easier and leading to better long-term adhesion with less lifting. HP Latex only softens the surface of the self-adhesive vinyl and hence leaves the properties of the self-adhesive in its original and intended state, making the application process easier and leading to better long-term adhesion. In solvent-printed vinyl which has not been left to cure properly, the solvents migrate into the adhesive and change its properties, making the vinyl behave differently than intended and making the application process more difficult(4.

“I can just rub that bubble right out because the egress feature in the adhesive allows the air to escape. When you have solvent-based ink that hasn’t been cured properly, it’ll all stick down and it’ll lock into your air egress and you won’t be able to do that. That’s a huge benefit to us.”

Duston Noble, Owner, Wrap Experts

Save time and create greater potential for your businessTime is money. HP appreciates that every single minute counts to your business. With HP Latex Printing Technologies, you can cut down on time spent printing and installing your graphics, without trading off image quality.

Save 24-48 hoursWith HP Latex Printers, prints are fully cured inside the printer, meaning that they come out of the printer completely dry. This makes it possible to laminate them immediately!

You can therefore print, laminate, and wrap all in one day. An estimated 24 to 48 hours is saved compared to eco- and low-solvent printing in which prints must dry before lamination.

HP Latex Printing Technologies enable you to confidently take on same-day and quick turnaround jobs with excellent results.

Save time with instant lamination

HP Latex Printing Technologies mean business for you. HP Latex Printing Technologies can save you time, lower your costs, and keep your customers loyal and satisfied. More than ever.

It´s a wrap – the advantages of HP Latex Printing Technologies

Solvent ink-based workflow HP Latex ink-based workflow

Excellent flexibility and conformability and easy to remove and re-positionHP Latex Inks are highly flexible and easy to work with. See excellent flexibility and conformability with HP Latex Inks that stretch with the self-adhesive vinyl during mounting without cracking. Self-adhesive vinyl printed with HP Latex Inks can also easily be removed and re-positioned during the application process, even in complicated areas to wrap such as mirrors and/or other arched parts.

“I can take a piece of this vinyl and put it on the vehicle and I can move it and slide it around anywhere I want to for positioning. Until I actually push it down on the vehicle, then it grabs a-hold. If you’re using solvent ink that has not been cured properly all those technology features will go away.”

Duston Noble, Owner, Wrap Experts

Fast printers that produce high image qualityHP Latex Printers are fast printers with an image quality better than or comparable to many eco- or low-solvent ink printers. With HP Scitex LX820, or LX850 Industrial Printers(5, it is recommended to print at a speed of up to 45-m2 (452-ft2) per hour for self-adhesive vinyl in 6-pass bi-directional. For HP Scitex LX600(6 you can print at a speed of up to 39-m2 (420-ft2) per hour and for the HP Designjet L26500 and L28500 Printer series(7, the recommended print speed is 9-m2 (97-ft2) per hour for a 10-pass bi-directional print mode.

Hours saved every month on printer maintenanceHP Latex Printers are optimized to save time throughout the process. HP Latex Printers employ fully automatic printhead testing and maintenance systems. No daily manual cleaning is required, saving you a lot of time and effort. Printheads can be replaced by the user/operator, eliminating the delay and expense of a service call.

Changing of printheads on the HP Designjet L25500 Printer series.

3) Unless otherwise noted, data is aggregated from information gathered by HP, through general research and discussions with PSPs, in June and July 2009. 4) Chapter2:Diffusingsolvents,TheGraphicsInstallersHandbookbyRobIvers.5) ThisincludestheearlierprintermodelHPScitexLX800.6) ThisincludestheearlierprintermodelHPDesignjetL65500.7) ThisincludestheearlierprintermodelHPDesignjetL25500.

Surprise and impress your customers

Deliver your print jobs on time – even when mistakes happen!All of a sudden it happens. The wrap is almost complete when the last panel to be applied is damaged and cannot be used. With an eco- or low-solvent printer this means either facing a delay of 24 hours for a new print to dry, or crossing your fingers and laminating immediately. With HP Latex Printing Technologies, this worry is eliminated since you can print a new panel, immediately laminate it with confidence, and apply it on the vehicle.

Impress customers with graphics that look as good up-close as from a distanceHP Latex Printing Technologies provide the image quality that helps you build customer loyalty. Produce high-resolution prints with up to 1200 dpi resolution with rich saturated colors.

See color intensity in areas with stretched self-adhesive vinylStretching self-adhesive vinyl over curves usually leads to lighter colors with less “pop”. Comparing stretched self-adhesive vinyl that has been printed with HP Latex Printing Technologies to self-adhesive vinyl that has been printed with eco- or low-solvent technologies, you can see a clear improvement in this area. Colors have stronger intensity and are not as bleached or diluted.

“This can go so much further than solvent without the inks separating, especially on a dark color like this. With solvent when you need to stretch it, it tends to separate and you see white. Latex allows you to pull it more without losing the color.”

RyanWaffird, Installer, Wrap Experts

Reassure your customers with warranties from industry leaders for up to 6 years(8

You can feel confident and help your customers feel confident too! HP Latex Printing Technologies are compatible with media backed by performance warranties, including HP(9, Avery Dennison, and 3M. The HP Performance Warranty covers image performance, durability, and clean removal for up to 5 years.

Take on fleet jobs and keep consistent colors over timeHP Latex Printers feature a built-in spectrophotometer that enables color matching over time, and between one printer and another. This makes it easier to take on wrapping jobs for entire fleets – since you know that you can achieve consistent colors.

Offer media in all price classes and benefit from finished printer settings and color profilesWith HP Latex Printing Technologies, you get access to the Media Solutions Locator (see, hp.com/go/mediasolutionslocator for your printer). HP provides you with finished color profiles for certified RIPs and printer settings so you can spend time on printing instead of profiling.

See the potential for greater profit

Compelling benefits with a competitive price compared to eco- and low-solvent technologies(10

HP Latex Printers are competitively priced compared to eco- and low-solvent printers. Add benefits, such as no need for external dryers or special ventilation(11, time saved during printing and application processes, user-replaceable printheads, and the possibility of printing on a wide range of media and you can easily see the cost benefits.

Take on premium-priced jobsThanks to the quick turn-around times enabled by HP Latex Printing Technologies, you can take-on quick turn-around, premium-priced jobs.

Customers are key to your business. Your business can’t afford to lose a customer because of an unexpected change in design or because a damaged panel must be reprinted. Enable yourself to keep your customers content, even if they want to make a last-minute change!

Create an improved printing environment for your operatorsWater-based HP Latex Inks provide high quality and durability on a wide range of media, without many of the health and safety considerations of eco- and low-solvent inks. Water-based HP Latex Inks have no hazard warning labels and no Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs)(12. No special ventilation is required(11. The inks are non-flammable and non-combustible(13. HP Latex Inks meet the chemical requirements of the Nordic Ecolabel (Nordic Swan) for printing companies. Improve the work environment for your operators and help reduce the impact of printing on the environment.

Win over environmentally conscious customersYou can depend on HP´s environmental innovation and stewardship to help you reduce the impact of printing on the environment. Water-based HP Latex Inks, recyclable HP printing materials(14, and HP Scitex and HP Designjet printing systems – designed with the environment in mind – can help you improve your environmental profile and gain new customers who are also concerned about the environmental impact of printing.

Eco Mark Certification(15

HP 792 and HP 789 Latex Designjet Ink Cartridges are Eco Mark-Certified. The Eco Mark Program by the Japan Environment Association is intended to offer a choice of products that have been evaluated for environmental impact. According to the Japan Environment Association, Eco Mark-Certified products, as compared to similar products, demonstrate reduced environmental impacts through the entire life cycle from production to disposal.

8)AveryDennisonofferawarrantyupto6years.9) Some warranty limitations apply, see the HP Product and Performance Warranty for HP Air Release Adhesive

Gloss Cast Vinyl, at hp.com/go/HPMediaWarranties10) As of September 1, 2011 HP competitive insight.11)SpecialventilationisnotrequiredtomeetU.S.OSHArequirementsonoccupationalexposuretoVOCsfrom

HPLatexInks.Specialventilationequipmentinstallationisatthediscretionofthecustomer–nospecificHPrecommendation is intended. Customers should consult state and local requirements and regulations.

12)HPLatexInksweretestedforHazardousAirPollutants,asdefinedintheCleanAirAct,perU.S.EnvironmentalProtection Agency Method 311 (testing conducted in 2010) and none were detected. HAPs are air pollutants which arenotcoveredbyambientairqualitystandardsbutwhich,asdefinedintheCleanAirAct,maypresentathreatofadversehumanhealtheffectsoradverseenvironmentaleffects.

13) Water-basedHPLatexInksarenotclassifiedasflammableorcombustibleliquidsundertheUSDOTorinternationaltransportationregulations.TestingperthePensky-MartinsClosedCupmethoddemonstratedflashpointgreaterthan110˚C.

14) HPLarge-formatMediatake-backprogramavailabilityvaries.SomerecyclableHPpaperscanberecycledthroughcommonlyavailablerecyclingprograms.Recyclingprogramsmaynotexistinyourarea.Seehp.com/go/recycle for details.

15)HP792LatexDesignjetInkCartridges,certificationnumber11142004andHP789LatexDesignjetInkCartridges,certificationnumber11142003,bytheEcoMarkOfficeofJapanEnvironmentAssociation.

Become an HP Ecosolutions Trained Printing Company – and gain an edgeOpen up new possibilities for growing your business. The HP Ecosolutions Trained Printing Company Program for HP Latex Printing Technologies users helps you gain new knowledge – and use new promotional tools – to assist clients looking for wide format graphics solutions with a reduced environmental impact.

Undertake convenient web-based training and gain the knowledge that can make you a go-to resource for the growing number of clients looking for wide format graphics solutions with a reduced environmental impact. Gain the benefits of co-promotion with HP and let HP help promote your knowledge, and your business. Take advantage of the training, use the promotional tools – and gain an edge.

Learn more at hp.com/ecosolutions/tpc.

Compatible media, finishing and media performance warranties

Media Solutions Locator and recommended media

Save time and achieve excellent quality by using the Media Solutions Locator(16

The Media Solutions Locator is an easy-to-use tool for finding media, tested and approved by HP, that is compatible with your HP Latex Printer. The Media Solutions Locator divides media into substrate categories, e.g. “self-adhesive vinyl” and provides you with:

1. Finished printer settings and Saves Time

2. Finished color profiles for each of the certified RIPs Lowers Costs

This provides you with more time for printing and can reduce time and money spent on profiling. Access the Media Solutions Locator for your printer at hp.com/go/mediasolutionslocator.

Media Solutions Locator showing available HP printing materials for printing self-adhesive vinyl for vehicle graphics with the HP Scitex LX850 Industrial Printer

16)TheMediaSolutionsLocatorwasformerlyknownastheHPMediaFinder.17) As of September 1, 2011.

There are over 200 media manufacturers and more than 600 different media listed on the Media Solutions Locator(17. Many third-party companies, including print media and substrate manufacturers, are working with HP through our Registered Latex Developer Program to offer a wide range of products that have been tested and qualified with HP Latex Inks and the HP Designjet and HP Scitex printers that work with them. The database is continuously updated, so it is worth checking back often.

Registered Latex Developer

You can filter your search results on the Media Solutions Locator by the following:

1. Region: regions in the world where the media is available

2. Printing Solution: select HP Designjet or HP Scitex depending on your printer model

3. Application: the types of applications for which the media is suitable, for example, vehicle wraps

4. Media Type: different types of media; self-adhesive is applicable for vehicle graphics

5. Device Model: L25500, L26500, L28500, L65500, LX600, LX800, LX820, and LX850

6. Supplier: manufacturers such as HP, 3M, and Avery Dennison are listed

7. Grade: the media type “self-adhesive” is divided into: calendered vinyl (monomeric), calendered vinyl (polymeric), and cast vinyl

Recommended media for vehicle graphics applications with HP Latex Inks The following list of compatible media (see next page) for printing vehicle graphics with HP Latex Printers has been extracted from the Media Solutions Locator. For compatible media from HP and HP partners 3M and Avery Dennison, see the Media Solutions Locator. Using media listed in the table with printer settings and color profiles from the Media Solutions Locator enables optimal results with your HP Latex Printer. Please consult the Media Solutions Locator to download already complete printer settings and color profiles.

Media Solutions Locator: hp.com/go/mediasolutionslocator.

BRAND MEDIA DESCRIPTION

HP DESIGNjET L SERIES LARGE FORMAT PRINTERS(18

Aslan DFP 09 PlusSelf-adhesive vinyl, white, glossy, polymeric, PE-liner for an excellent flatness, 75 microns.

Bando lj-1150 gm-spvm Frontlit PVC.

Color world SC-GPVC glossy white PVC vinyl Self-adhesive vinyl.

Fushuen-BPS SK-000-IJ Self-adhesive vinyl.

Hexis HX100WG2Cast vinyl, white gloss 50 microns, solvent-base acrylic adhesive, HEX press PE liner.

LG LD383T permanent Repositionable (frontlit).

Metamark MD5 white gloss Self-adhesive vinyl.

Naisi BS-120MBL; W/R PP S/A (silver glue) vinyl Calendered self-adhesive vinyl (mono or polymeric).

Orafol-Oracal Orajet 3551G-101 Self-adhesive calendered vinyl polymeric.

TCIC PVC vinyl with self-adhesive; 216808360 Self-adhesive vinyl.

ThyssenKrupp Vinyl TK monomeric MGBP Self-adhesive calendered vinyl monomeric.

Perforated vinyl

Hexis Micro2V2Height performance perforated polymeric calendered vinyl, 165 microns, white face, black back.

HP SCITEX LX SERIES INDUSTRIAL PRINTERS(19

Aslan DFP09 Plus DFP09 Plus.

DiSi FeiSi DiSi FeiSi 120g white glue (AD-Fix) Self-adhesive vinyl.

FuLai FLY-CT005WG Self-adhesive vinyl.

Fushuen-BPS Sk-000-ij White inkjet sticker.

General Foundations ConceWpt 208 Self-adhesive vinyl.

Grafityp S38PWhite gloss polymeric cast self-adhesive film with grey solvent based permanent adhesive, 50 microns.

Guoshun SPVC-0810 SPVC-0810.

Hexis V200WG1High-performance polymeric calendered vinyl, white gloss 70 microns, solvent-based acrylic adhesive, PE liner.

Hongyong White self-adhesive vinyl Self-adhesive vinyl.

Kemica Digit 100 white gloss P-grey adhesive Self-adhesive vinyl.

KPMF DIG GL white polymeric Self-adhesive vinyl.

LGW LD3880 Ultra Tack (frontlit) Self-adhesive vinyl.

MacTac IMAGin JT 5529 M BF Polymeric, 55 microns, gloss, highly conformable.

Metamark MD3-200 white gloss White gloss.

Nar n4000g Self-adhesive vinyl.

Ninehearts imaging pvt Intercoat 3100 Self-adhesive vinyl.

Nitie NIJ-SPEG NIJ-SPEG.

Orafol-Oracal Orajet 3951G-010 Cast PVC, 55 microns, gloss.

Ritrama RI-JET 75 PE gloss clear Gloss, clear, 75 microns, polymeric soft vinyl.

TCIC 216808360 PVC Vinyl with adhesive Self-adhesive vinyl.

Yulong Self-adhesive vinyl black Self-adhesive vinyl.

Perforated vinyl

Color world SC-PFV18 Perforated vinyl, D1.8mm.

Ritrama RI-promoview Gloss, white/black, 145 microns, perforated soft vinyl.

MacTac IMAGin JT 5915 P Perforated vinyl.

Media offered from different manufacturers for printing vehicle graphics

18)Themediaisofferedbythird-partiesandmaybesubjecttothird-partywarranties.19)Themediaisofferedbythird-partiesandmaybesubjecttothird-partywarranties.

APPROvED HP AnD THiRD-PARTY LAMinATiOn SOLuTiOnS fOR HP LARGE fORMAT PRinTinG MATERiALS

LAMINATIONHP Air Release Adhesive Gloss Cast Vinyl

HP Permanent Gloss Adhesive Vinyl

HP Permanent Matte Adhesive Vinyl

HP One-view Perforated Adhesive Window Vinyl

DESCRIPTION APPLICATION

HP Clear Gloss Cast Overlaminate • Pressure-sensitivefilm Roller laminator

NeschenFilmoluxPerformanceClear80 • • Pressure-sensitivefilm Roller laminator

TechINKDigitalPrintingInkSolutionsDuracoat3lt • • • Liquid laminate Pad, meyer, and spray

LaminationLamination is the addition of a lacquer or film onto printed media to provide protection, image enhancement and longevity. Lamination is strongly recommended for vehicle graphics for the following reasons:

• It protects graphics from pollution, smudges, graffiti, water, gases, and UV, etc.

• It makes graphics more resistant to abrasion and scratching.

• It protects graphics from cleaning (for instance cleaning substances or car washing).

• It mitigates the appearance of both glossy banding and hazy blacks and hence improves the image quality.

To verify lamination compatibility with Latex Inks, HP is testing lamination product compatibility with HP printing materials. The table below lists some lamination solutions that work well with HP self-adhesive vinyls. For the latest information on lamination solutions for HP Latex Printing Technologies, access: hp.com/go/latexlamination.

To provide reassurance for you and your customers, industry-leading media manufacturers including 3M(20, Avery Dennison(21, and HP(22 offer warranties for graphics printed with HP Latex Printers. To maintain eligibility, it is important to comply with the terms of each companies’ warranties.

20) Some warranty limitations apply for 3M, see hp.com/go/vehiclegraphics21) Some warranty limitations apply for Avery Dennison, see hp.com/go/vehiclegraphics22) Some warranty limitations apply, see the HP Product and Performance Warranty for HP Air Release Adhesive Gloss Cast Vinyl, as well as product

warranties for HP Permanent Gloss Adhesive Vinyl, HP Permanent Matte Adhesive Vinyl, and HP One-view Perforated Adhesive Window Vinyl at hp.com/go/HPMediaWarranties.

Providing reassurance – media performance warrantiesProvide peace of mind: Most warranties cover a number of performance characteristics up to 6 years.

Demonstrate strict quality practices: In order to comply with requirements of performance warranties from HP, Avery Dennison, and 3M, prints must meet strict quality measurements for durability in areas such as fading, cracking, and peeling. To become an approved partner of 3M and Avery Dennison also requires high standards in color performance, color intensity, and ease of use. HP Latex Printers meet the requirements from industry-leading vinyl manufacturers that offer vehicle graphics warranties for prints produced with HP Latex Inks.

Overview of HP Latex Printers and warranty coverage

THiRD-PARTY WARRAnTiES

Ink HPLX600Latex

ScitexInk

HP3MLX600

SpecialtyLatexInk

HP789LatexDesignjet

Ink

3M™ MCS™ Warranty •

3M Performance Guarantee – 3M Media • • •

ICS Warranty – Avery Media • •

Contact the media manufacturer to obtain warranty terms and eligibility.

3M warranties and recommended media

3MTM MCSTM Warranty and HP 3M Specialty Latex Inks(23

From product performance in graphics production to ink performance, graphic durability, and removability – the 3M™ MCS™ Warranty has you covered.

HP 3M Specialty Latex Inks are an approved component under the 3M™ MCS™ Warranty. Count on prints designed to provide comprehensive protection for vehicle graphics and more. Under the warranty, if print services providers (PSPs) are certified by 3M to offer the MCS™ Warranty, use 3M-branded inks, print on 3M media, and follow 3M’s recommended procedures, the graphics they produce are covered by 3M against claims on the graphics´ performance up to 5 years after the graphics were shipped.

You are covered with credit or replacement of all 3M materials used in the graphic.

For details, see: hp.com/go/vehiclegraphics.

3M Performance Guarantee Program

HP Latex Printers are part of the 3M Performance Guarantee program when used with a wide range of approved 3M media. Prints are guaranteed to meet high quality standards for vehicle graphics for up to 5 years(24.

For details, see: hp.com/go/vehiclegraphics.

Media offered by 3M for use with HP Designjet L series Large Format Printers and HP Scitex LX series Industrial Printers for vehicle graphics applications

3M MEDIA DESCRIPTION

3MTM ControltacTM Graphic Film Ij180-10 White, pressure-activated adhesive. Slideable, re-positionable, conformable over rivets and corrugations, removable

with heat and/or chemicals, suitable for watercraft.

3MTM ControltacTM Graphic Film with ComplyTM Adhesive

Ij180C-10

White, pressure-activated with Comply adhesive. Comply adhesive air release channels. Slideable, re-positionable,

conformable over rivets and corrugations, removable with heat and/or chemicals, suitable for watercraft.

3MTM ControltacTM Graphic Film with ComplyTM v3

Adhesive Ij180Cv3-10

White, pressure-activated with Comply v3 adhesive. Comply adhesive non-visible air release channels; improved air

flow.Slideable,re-positionable,conformableoverrivetsandcorrugations,removableand/orchemicals,suitablefor

watercraft.

3MTM ScotchcalTM Graphic Film with ComplyTM Adhesive

Ij170Cv3-10

White, pressure-sensitive with Comply v3 adhesive. Conformable over rivets and corrugations, non-visible air release

channels,improvedairflow,removablewithheatand/orchemicals.Suitableforwatercraft.Value-pricedpremium

film.

3MTM ControltacTM Graphic Film with ComplyTM Adhesive

Ij380Cv3-10

White, pressure-activated with Comply v3 adhesive. Slideable, re-positionable, non-visible air-release channels,

excellentairflow,highlycomfortableoverrivetsandcorrugations,removablewithoutheatorchemicals,forvehicle

and watercraft wraps only.

3MTM ControltacTM Graphic Film Ij181 White, pressure-sensitive adhesive. Designed for application to stainless steel, permanent.

3MTM ControltacTM Changeable Graphic Film with

ComplyTM Adhesive Ij3552C

White, pressure-activated with Comply adhesive, slideable, re-positionable, air-release channels, changeable.

3MTM ControltacTM Graphic Film Ij160-10 White, pressure-sensitive adhesive. Slideable, re-positionable, removable.

3MTM ControltacTM Graphic Film Ij160C-10 White, pressure-activated with Comply adhesive. Comply adhesive air-release channels. Slideable, re-positionable,

removable.

3MTM ScotchcalTM Graphic Film Ij3470 White, pressure-sensitive adhesive, removable.

3MTM ScotchcalTM Changeable Graphic Film Ij3555 White, pressure-sensitive adhesive, low temperature application, removable without heat or chemicals.

3MTM ScotchliteTM Reflective Graphic film iJ680 Reflectivewhite,pressure-sensitiveadhesive.Slideable,conformableovercorrugationsandrivets,permanent.

3MTM ScotchliteTM Removable Reflective Graphic film

with ComplyTM Adhesive Ij680CR

Reflectivewhite,pressure-activatedwithComplyadhesive.Slideable,air-releasechannels,conformableovercor-

rugations and rivets, removable.

3MTM ScotchliteTM Reflective Graphic film iJ5100R Reflectivewhite,pressure-sensitiveadhesive.Removablefromapprovedflatpaintedsubstrates.

3MTM ScotchliteTM Reflective Graphic film iJ5100 Reflectivewhite,pressure-sensitiveadhesive.Permanent.

For lamination solutions, access the 3M datasheets: hp.com/go/vehiclegraphics.

23)ContactyourHPrepresentativeformoreinformationabouttheHP3MSpecialtyLatexInks.24) Warranty coverage varies by region, please see 3Mgraphics.comforinformationaboutwhatisofferedinyourcountry.Somewarrantylimitationsapply.

25)Avery,AveryDennisonandICSWarrantyaretrademarksfromAveryDennisonCorporation.SomewarrantylimitationsapplyforAveryDennison, see hp.com/go/vehiclegraphics.

Avery Dennison warranties and recommended media

Avery Dennison ICS Platinum Warranty and Avery Dennison ICS Performance Guarantee

Avery Dennison´s durability warranties for media targeted to vehicle graphics and all other indoor and outdoor applications include the Avery Dennison ICS (Integrated Component System) Platinum Warranty and Avery Dennison ICS Performance Guarantee(25. Avery Dennison´s warranties cover aspects such as ink performance, durability, adhesion to substrates, printing and cutting defects, and more. Prints are guaranteed to meet their high quality standards for up to 6 years. For details on warranties offered by Avery Dennison, see hp.com/go/vehiclegraphics.

Media offered by Avery Dennison for use with HP Designjet L series Large Format Printers and HP Scitex LX series Industrial Printers for vehicle graphics applications

AVERY MEDIA DESCRIPTION WIDTHS

MPI 1005 Supercast Easy Apply RSCast vinyl, 50 microns easy apply repositionable and slideable adhesive.

1370mm(53.9in)1520mm(59.8in)

MPI 1040 Transparent Cast vinyl, 50 microns permanent adhesive. 1370 mm (53.9 in)

MPI 1005 Supercast Gloss Opaque LTR Cast vinyl, 50 microns with long term removable adhesive. 1370 mm (53.9 in)

MPI 2004 Easy Apply RSPolymericvinyl,80micronswitheasyapplyrepositionableand slideable adhesive.

1370mm(53.9in)1520mm(59.8in)

MPI 2000, MPI 2002, MPI 2112, MPI 2120, MPI 2122, MPI 2040, MPI 2041

Polymericvinyl,80micronswithpermanent,removableadhesives.

1370 mm (53.9 in) 1600 mm (62.9 in)1800mm(70.8in)2000mm(78.7in)

MPi 2923 Easy ApplyPolymericmattevinyl,86micronswithpermanentgreyadhesive.

1370mm(53.9in)1520mm(59.8in)

MPi 2920 Matte PermanentPolymericmattevinyl,86micronswithpermanentorremovable adhesive.

1370mm(53.9in)1520mm(59.8in)

MPi 2921 Matte RemovablePolymericmattevinyl,86micronswithpermanentorremovable adhesive.

1370mm(53.9in)1520mm(59.8in)

MPi 2923 Matte Grey PermanentPolymericmattevinyl,86micronswithpermanentgreyadhesive.

1370mm(53.9in)1520mm(59.8in)

MPI 3000PP, MPI 3001PP, MPI 3002PP, MPI 3000, MPI 3021, MPI 8112, MPI 3041PP

Monomeric gloss or matte vinyl, 100 microns with permanent or removable adhesive.

1067mm (42 in) 1370 mm (53.9 in)1520mm(59.8in)1600mm(62.9in)1800mm(70.8in)2000mm(78.7in)

MPi 6200 Premium Reflective Cast vinyl 140 microns with high gloss level. 1230mm(48.4in)

MPI Dusted Glass Easy Apply RSCast vinyl 50 microns with easy apply repositionable and slideable adhesive.

1370 mm (53.9 in)

For lamination solutions access the Avery Media datasheets: hp.com/go/vehiclegraphics

26) Some warranty limitations apply, see the HP Product and Performance Warranty for HP Air Release Adhesive Gloss Cast Vinyl, as well as product warranties for HP Permanent Gloss Adhesive Vinyl, HP Permanent Matte Adhesive Vinyl, and HP One-view Perforated Adhesive Window Vinyl at hp.com/go/HPMediaWarranties.

HP warranties and recommended media

The HP Performance Warranty(26 – covers image performance, durability, and clean removal up to 5 years

To provide you with a vehicle graphics solution you can count on, HP offers the HP Performance Warranty. Prints produced on HP Latex Printers with HP Latex Inks on HP Air Release Adhesive Gloss Cast Vinyl and finished with HP Clear Gloss Cast Overlaminate are covered up to 5 years for image performance, durability, and clean removal. The Performance Warranty for HP Air Release Adhesive Gloss Cast Vinyl is in addition to the HP warranty on the printer, providing seamless warranty service for the HP vehicle graphics solution. For details, see hp.com/go/HPMediaWarranties.

HP media for vehicle graphics for HP Designjet L series Large Format Printers and HP Scitex LX series Industrial Printers

HP PRINTING MATERIAL DESCRIPTION SIZES

HP Air Release Adhesive Gloss Cast Vinyl

Cast vinyl. 51 microns, 2 mil, 100 g/m2 without liner.

Includesapermanentopaqueadhesiveandair-release

adhesive feature.

1372mmx45,7m(54inx150ft)–orderCG935A

1524mmx45,7m(60inx150ft)–orderCG934A

HP Clear Gloss Cast Overlaminate

Overlaminate compatible with HP Air Release Adhesive

Gloss Cast Vinyl and covered by the HP Product and

Performance Warranty(26.

1372mmx45,7m(54inx150ft)–orderCH037A

1524mmx45,7m(60inx150ft)–orderCH036A

HP Permanent Gloss Adhesive Vinyl

Calendered vinyl, monomeric. 99 microns, 3.5 mil, 145 g/m2

withoutliner.Offershigh-gloss,opaquefinish,permanent

adhesive, and clean removal with an HP warranty(26.

1067mmx45,7m(42inx150ft)–orderCG423A

1372mmx45,7m(54inx150ft)–orderCG424A

1524mmx45,7m(60inx150ft)–orderCG425A

1524mmx91,4m(60inx300ft)–orderCG426A

HP Permanent Matte Adhesive Vinyl

Calendered vinyl, monomeric. 99 microns, 3.5 mil, 145 g/m2

withoutliner.Includesmatte,opaquefinish,permanent

adhesive, and clean removal with an HP warranty(26.

1067mmx45,7m(42inx150ft)–orderCG453A

1372mmx45,7m(54inx150ft)–orderCG454A

1524mmx45,7m(60inx150ft)–orderCG455A

1524mmx91,4m(60inx300ft)–orderCG456A

HP One-view Perforated Adhesive Window Vinyl

Vinyl polymeric substrate with white paper liner. 166

microns, 6.5 mil, 155 g/m2withoutliner.Includessemi-

glossfinish,60%printableareaand40%openarea,1.5mm

hole diameter, and clean removal with an HP warranty(26.

1067mmx50m(42inx164ft)–orderCH004A

1372mmx50m(54inx164ft)–orderCH005A

The printing processPrinting with hp latex printing technologies is user-friendly and intuitive. hp has worked to simplify the process and therefore offers printer settings and icc profiles to download from the media solutions locator: hp.com/go/mediasolutionslocator.

It is important to know that no self-adhesive vinyl is the same: they all require their own, customized settings. Therefore, HP recommends accessing the Media Solutions Locator to download settings for available media. If the self-adhesive vinyl that you want to use is not available on the Media Solutions Locator, see the “Add a new substrate guide” for your HP Latex Printer.

HP Designjet L series Large Format Printers and HP Scitex LX series Industrial Printers follow different processes when printing. Please see over for instructions on how to print with HP Scitex LX series Industrial Printers and HP Designjet L series Large Format Printers.

Handling self-adhesive vinylSelf-adhesive vinyl is a sensitive material that must be handled with care for optimal results. To achieve excellent results with HP Latex Printing Technologies, HP recommends the following:

1. Store vinyl in an upright position and not directly on the ground: Always store self-adhesive vinyl in an upright position: the increased pressure from lying down horizontally can change the structure of the vinyl and have an impact on print results. Vinyl should not be stored directly on the ground to avoid the risk of moisture damaging the substrate.

2. Wear gloves: Always wear gloves when handling self-adhesive vinyl before printing. The oil from hands can transfer to the self-adhesive vinyl surface and impact the print quality.

3. Room temperature: The behavior of vinyl is significantly influenced by temperature and should neither be too hot nor too cold. When vinyl is hot, it becomes very soft, stretches easily, and the adhesive becomes very aggressive. When vinyl is cold, it becomes brittle, tears, and does not adhere. Make it a habit to give vinyl time to adjust to the room temperature before printing and preferably store it as close to the printer as possible. See below table for temperature and humidity specifications.

4. Humidity: Extremely high/low humidity can affect behavior of media and/or printhead reliability. See below table for temperature and humidity specifications.

Printing vehicle graphics with HP Latex Printing Technologies

Printer environment specifications

Parent substrates

There are three different types of parent substrates listed in the “Internal Print Server” (L65500, LX600, LX800, LX820, LX850) or in the “RIP Interface” (L25500, L26500, L28500) related to printing vehicle graphics.

HP Designjet L25500/L25600/L28500Printerseriesparentsubstratesandinklevels:

1. Vinyl–Calendered–Normal,High

2. Vinyl–Cast–Normal,High

3. Perforated Vinyl/Punch Window–Normal,HighInk

HP Designjet L65500 Printer series, HP Scitex LX600/LX800/LX820/LX850 Industrial Printer parent substrates and ink densities:

1. Vinyl – Calendered – 100%, 150%, 250%

2. Vinyl – Cast – 100%, 150%, 250%

3. Perforated Vinyl/Punch Window – 100%, 150%, 250%.

TEMPERATURE RANGE HUMIDITY RANGE TEMPERATURE GRADIENT

Operating for optimal print quality 20to25°C(68to77°F) 40to60%RelativeHumidity 10°C/h(50°F/h)orless

Operating for standard printing 15to30°C(59to86°F) 20to70%RelativeHumidity 10°C/h(50°F/h)orless

Not operating (in transport or storage), ink in tubes 5to55°C(41to131°F) 90%RelativeHumidityat55°C(131°F) 10°C/h(50°F/h)orless

Not operating (in transport or storage), no ink in tubes -25to55°C(-13to131°F) 90%RelativeHumidityat55°C(131°F) 10°C/h(50°F/h)orless

1. Automatic printhead cleaning. When a printer has been left standing for longer periods of time, dried ink may clog the nozzles, which affects image quality. This is easily removed with automatic printhead cleaning.

2. Automatic printhead alignment. Precise alignment between printheads is essential for color accuracy, smooth color transitions, and sharp edges in graphical elements.

Note: When printing with the dual-roll feature, always do a printhead alignment with single-roll set-up prior.

Note: Manual printhead alignment may be required when printing perforated self-adhesive vinyl, since this media does not reflect enough light to be properly read.

3. Color calibration. The purpose of a color calibration is to produce consistent colors with the specific printheads, inks, and substrate that you are using, and in your particular environmental conditions. After color calibration, you can expect to get identical prints from your printer on different occasions.

Note: Color calibration on perforated vinyl is not supported. HP recommends downloading the HP One-view Perforated Adhesive Window Vinyl profile from the Media Solutions Locator as a starting point, then fine-tuning ink settings in terms of printout image quality.

The HP Internal Print Server on the HP Scitex LX series Industrial Printers provides an easy-to-use interface including: print job management, full printer status information, printer alerts, printer calibrations and adjustments, management installation of substrate presets, printer firmware upgrades, and access to the online HP Printing Knowledge Center.

The front panel on the HP Designjet L series Large Format Printers performs several important functions. It assists you in troubleshooting issues, it is used when performing certain physical operations (such as unloading a substrate and maintaining the printer), it displays information in brief about the status of the printer, and it displays warning and error messages (with audio alerts when appropriate).

Preparation before printing a larger job Before a larger print job, or after not printing for a long period of time, HP recommends performing an:

The printing process: Printing with HP Scitex LX series Industrial Printers

HP recommended print modes

HP Designjet L65500 Printer series, HP Scitex LX600/ LX800/LX820/ LX850 Industrial Printers: 6 pass bidirectional or 8-pass unidirectional. 100% ink coverage.

1. Load the media

2. Access Media Solutions Locator to download media settings and color profiles

3. Print

2. Loading of the self-adhesive vinyl:a. In the Internal Print Server on the HP Scitex LX series Industrial Printers go to: Substrate >

Load/Unload.

b. Keep the media smooth and taut and make sure that there are no wrinkles.

c. Avoid telescoping on the input roll.

d. Make sure that the position of the media in the input and output is well aligned. If necessary, unload and reload the media.

Note: If you have an unexpected problem at any stage of the substrate loading process, see the Maintenance and Troubleshooting Guide for your corresponding printer model.

2. Exampleofdownloadedmediasettingsandcolorprofiles:Access the Media Solutions Locator website and download the printing presets (an OMS file) that must be imported into your printer. Also download the .ICC file that must be imported into your RIP.

Downloaded printer settings from the Media Solutions Locator

iCC Profile ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/scitex/LX820_LX850/hp_lx820-lx850_hp_air_release_adhe-sive_gloss_cast_vinyl.zip

Load as: [Selfadhesive]Vinyl-Cast-100%

Print Mode: 6 passes bidi

input Tension: 45N/m

Output Tension: 30N/m

vacuum: 20mmH20

Airflow: 80%

Drying Temperature: 60ºC(140ºF)

Curing Temperature: 100ºC(212ºF)

Note: For the HP Designjet L65500 Printer series and the HP Scitex LX600 and LX800 Industrial Printers, printer settings (instead of an OMS file) are downloaded that must be entered into your printer.

3. Create a new substrate type: Import the printer presets into your printer by using the IPS. Click on Substrate Presets Management and import your saved .OMS file. Once the file has been imported, the printer automatically creates a new substrate type stored under the “customs category”. All settings are automatically specified for every print mode.

Note: For the HP Designjet L65500 Printer series and HP Scitex LX600 and LX800 Industrial Printers, simply copy the printer settings into the corresponding IPS column.

4. Color Calibration: Click on Substrate / Settings / Color / Print Plot to perform an automatic color calibration. This modifies the ink restriction values.

Color calibration of calendered self-adhesive vinyl on the HP Scitex LX850 Industrial Printer

5. Importthe.ICCfileintoyourRIP:Please refer to HP manual “import substrate presets into your system” or consult directly with your RIP provider.

6. Specify print mode and substrate and send thisjobtotheInternalPrintServer:Do this in your RIP.

7. OpentheRIPfileintheIPS:Go to “add new job icon” and open the file.

8.You are now ready to start printing:If your media is not listed on the Media Solutions Locator, identify a similar type of media on the Media Solutions Locator and download the settings. You can then use the settings of this media as a basic starting point, then fine-tune them following the instructions in the “Add a new substrate guide” to achieve optimal results.

ink restrictions: A way of specifying the maximumamountofeachcolorofinkthatcan be laid down on the substrate.

Media Solutions Locator showing available HP printing materials for printing self-adhesive vinyl for vehicle graphics with HP Designjet L25500 Large Format Printer

Recommended default settings in the HP Designjet L25500, L26500, L28500 Printers for parent substrate “self-adhesive vinyl”

1. Load the Mediaa. At the printer’s front panel, select the icon

, then select Substrate load > Load roll.

b. Alternatively, feed paper into the printer until the printer grasps it. The front panel will guide you through the following steps.

c. Carefully insert the leading edge of the substrate above the black-ribbed roller, making sure the substrate remains taut during the process. Avoid pulling excess substrate from the roll, which could cause skew. Also avoid rewinding the substrate manually unless the printer asks you to do so.

d. If substrate is smaller than printer width, it’s better to locate the substrate to the left-most position in the spindle so it is centered in the print zone.

e. The printer beeps when it detects and accepts the leading edge of the substrate.

f. Select the correct substrate category for the roll of self-adhesive vinyl that you are loading.

g. The printer checks the substrate in various ways and may ask you to correct problems with skew or tension. Wait until the substrate emerges from the printer. The printer

calibrates the substrate advance itself.

h. Note: If you have an unexpected problem at any stage of the substrate loading process, see the Maintenance and Troubleshooting Guide for your corresponding printer model.

2. Download media settings and color profiles:Access the Media Solutions Locator website and download the printing presets and color profiles that must be imported into your printer.

If you cannot find the profiles for your substrate on the Media Solutions Locator, check availability with your RIP vendor or substrate supplier.

Use the Media Solutions Locator to download the printing presets and color profiles to import into your printer (see below).

3. InstallthemediaprofilesonyourRIP.FollowRIPinstructionsonhowto proceed.

4. Theprinterwillindicatethatyouare ready to start printing.

The printing process: printing with HP Designjet L series Large Format Printers

HP recommended print modes

HP Designjet L25500/L26500/L28500 Printer series: 10 pass bidirectional. Normal ink setting.

Substrate family Self-adhesive vinyl

Drying temp 55ºC (131ºF)

Curing temp° 110ºC (230ºF)

Heating airflow 30

Auto-tracking (OMAS) •Cutter •Substrate-advance compensation 0

Input tension 15

Vacuum 25

Print settings

Print Modes The substrate type “Self-adhesive vinyl Calendered 100%” includes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8 passes.

Number of PassesSpecifies how many times the printheads print over the same area of the surface. The higher the number of passes, the higher the print quality and color vibrancy, however print speed is lower. HP recommends changing the number of passes by one step at a time.

Note: Print modes with less than 6 passes are printed unidirectional for higher speed.

Curing TemperatureCuring is needed to coalesce the latex particles, creating a polymeric film which acts as a protective layer, while at the same time removing the remaining liquid from the print. Curing is vital to ensure the durability of the printed image.

HP recommends changing temperature in steps of 5˚C (41˚F) as many times as needed since self-adhesive vinyl is sensitive to heat changes.

Use the following tables as guides for the relationship between curing and drying temperature on the HP Scitex LX series Industrial Printers and the HP Designjet L series Large Format Printers.

Heating/Drying TemperatureThe heat applied in the printing zone removes water and fixes the image to the substrate.

HP recommends changing temperature in steps of 5˚C (41˚F) as many times as needed since self-adhesive vinyl is sensitive to heat.

Guidelines for the drying and curing temperature settings for the HP Scitex LX series Industrial Printers

Curing (°C) 80 80 85 85 90 90 95 95 100 100

Drying (°C) 55 60 55 60 55 60 55 60 55 60

Guidelines for the drying and curing temperature settings for the HP Designjet L series Large Format Printers

Curing (°C) 100 100 105 105 110 110 115 115 120 120

Drying (°C) 50 55 50 55 50 55 50 55 50 55

Substrate TensionTension is applied at the input and the output side. It must be evenly distributed along the entire width of the substrate, thus substrate load is a critical operation. HP recommends changing substrate tensions in steps of 10 N/m.

Note: Input tension should be higher than output tension and the maximum gap between input and output tension is restricted to 25 N/m.

Note: Output tension should be increased whenever vacuum pressure is increased.

Note: For HP Designjet L series Large Format Printers only, input tension is provided.

Airflow PowerThe airflow generated by the fans in the curing module is split into two air layers, one reaching the print zone and the other at the end of the curing zone. This is needed to help remove the moisture and additives while the substrate is being heated by the drying and curing zones. HP recommends changing airflow power in increments of 10%.

Vacuum PressureThe vacuum applied to the substrate in the printing zone helps to hold the substrate down on the print platen, keeping the distance to the printheads constant. When optimizing vacuum levels, HP recommends doing it in steps of 5-mm H

2O.

Optimizing image qualityThis page gives you an overview of different settings and parameters that can be changed to optimize the print quality when printing self-adhesive vinyl with HP Latex Printers(27.

Download the most current firmware and change settings “on the fly”: With the most current firmware for HP Latex Printers, it is no longer necessary to pause the print job to change settings. Adjustments can be made while printing, speeding up the process for you.

Basic settings to change when optimizing print qualityThe settings in the table can be modified to optimize print quality or when printing a custom substrate.

27)Formoredetailsseethe“HPScitexLXPrinterfamilyUser’sguide”andthe“HPDesignjetLseriesUser´sGuide”.

Tips and tricks for printing self-adhesive vinyl for vehicle graphics

Use the tiling feature to optimize matching colors between panelsIn vehicle graphics, the use of several panels makes it important that colors match between the panels. The tiling feature, which is available in the RIP or directly in the IPS on your HP Scitex LX series Industrial Printer can be used for this purpose. This is especially useful when printing solid color fills. Tiling automatically cuts your image into sections and prints the sections separately.

There are two alternative ways to select the size of the sections:1. Select the width and height of each section. The

number of sections is then calculated automatically.

2. Select the number of horizontal and vertical sections. The width and height of each section is then calculated automatically.

Note: Tiling of solid color images at times leads to color inconsistency between tiling panels. To prevent this, flipping every other tile 180˚ is recommended. See below for more details. See the Image Quality Troubleshooting Guide for more information: hp.com/go/LX850/media.

Apply spit bars for improved color consistencySpit bars can be applied while printing wide solid color panels for optimal color consistency. Spit bars capture the first ink from the printheads ensuring that the printheads are in an optimal state.

Smooth vinyl with no wrinklesApplicable only for the HP Scitex LX850 Industrial Printer: If you are loading a vinyl substrate, HP recommends using the output diverter from the ink collector kit to minimize wrinkles.

Importance of the Drying and Heating Temperature in the Printing Process Since HP Latex Inks are fully cured inside the printers, heating is required during the process. Self-adhesive vinyl is a material that is heat sensitive and if an excessive curing or heating temperature is applied, the behavior of the vinyl can be changed; e.g. show signs of curling, formation of bubbles, or shrinking or expanding of the media. Should you observe any change in the self-adhesive vinyl media, lowering the curing and or heating temperatures eliminates or minimizes this behavior (lower the heating/curing temperature in steps of 5˚C (41˚F)).

Should you observe ink bleeding, ink not dried thoroughly or ink coalesced, solve this by increasing the curing and heating temperature in steps of 5˚C (41˚F).

Please refer to the “Image Quality Troubleshooting Guide” for more information. See hp.com/go/latex.

FURTHER INFORMATIONPlease contact your HP representative or reseller for more information on how to get the most out of your HP Latex Printer.

To learn more about HP Latex Printing Technologies, visit

hp.com/go/latex

For more information about HP Designjet and HP Scitex solutions, visit

hp.com/go/L26500/solutions

hp.com/go/L28500/solutions

hp.com/go/scitexLX600

hp.com/go/scitexLX820

hp.com/go/scitexLX850

Want to learn more about other applications? The HP Latex University is the answer.

The HP Latex University provides a set of training materials to help you successfully produce a wide range of outdoor and indoor wide format graphics applications using HP Latex Printing Technologies. Sign in and gain access to signage applications workshops led by industry experts, online webinars, and other tools designed to help you get the most out of your HP Latex Printer.

Go to hp.com/go/hplatexuniversity.

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