HP Scitex FB500 HP Scitex FB500 and FB700 Printer Series - Rigid Media Guide - Page 21

Polystyrene Sheet Examples: High impact polystyrene sheet, HIPS Preparation  This material tends to hold static charge - avoid sliding the media from the stack or carrying across carpeted surfaces.  Review and follow steps in the Static Electricity chapter of this guide.  Ensure that media tables are attached and secured to the printer to provide a grounding path for static loaded material.  Wipe the printing surface with an anti-static tack cloth to remove static charge and any dust or debris.  If an anti-static tack cloth is not available, 90% or higher IPA on a lint-free cloth can be used to remove dust or debris. Allow the sheet to sit out on the input table about 5 minutes to allow the IPA to evaporate and the static to dissipate. Recommended print modes  Indoor Signage Plus, Photo or Photo Plus. Printing     Select Polystyrene when configuring and loading this media. Use the lowest possible UV lamp power setting to cure the ink. Media is heat-sensitive, specifically thinner sheets (less than 0.015 inch or 0.4 mm). It may require a higher vacuum setting, faster print modes, higher than standard head height, and printing delays in some combination to achieve best output. Use a Polystyrene media profile from the RIP software. Output handling  If ink adhesion is inadequate, print in a higher quality mode and/or wait 24 hours before finishing. Always use a sharp blade when cutting. 21