HP Scitex FB550 Rigid Media Guide - Page 25

Compressed cardboard or cardstock Also known as: cover stock, paperboard, pasteboard, tag board Preparation • Store media flat, in a clean environment with the same or similar temperature and humidity as the printer. Changes in temperature or humidity will cause the material to warp. Some coated sheets may interact with the ink yielding poor image quality. Test coated materials for compatibility before purchasing significant quantities. Clean with a lint-free cloth to remove any dust and debris. Use gloves when handling the media to avoid transferring fingerprints and oils to the print surface. The material can bend and crease easily. Watch for edges that may strike the carriage. Recommended print modes • Depending on application, ink coverage and image content, all print modes may print acceptably. Printing • Select Card Stock when configuring and loading these media. • Some colored media may not be able to be detected by the onboard camera. If so, create a copy of the Card Stock media using the Media Wizard and change the Detectable by Printer option to No. • Use the lowest possible UV lamp power setting to cure the ink. • Use a Card Stock media profile from the RIP software. • Some materials are more porous and absorb the ink giving a washed out appearance. Use the RIP software's Saturated Rendering Intent option to increase saturation. Output handling • Use gloves to avoid transferring fingerprints and oils to the print surface. • Use caution when lifting it off table to avoid creases. 22 ENWW