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Product Item No. RK-TPUMW.....Tear Proof Universal Water Resistant Matte Photo

Description: This tear proof substrate made of a synthetic material called polypropylene,  has a matte finish superior to other matte photo papers in the market.  It is universally coated to print with thermal and Piezo inkjet printers using dye or pigmented inks AND it is water resistant(No lamination required). This product is excellent for P.O.S.,Standup displays, hi-resolution photo, indoor or outdoor promotional banner applications were tear resistance is required. However, for outdoor usage lamination is required. Although compatible with thermal inkjets, Printing on piezo inkjets provide higher resolution prints.

Applications & Advantages

 

Excellent for high resolution images
Ideal for photo reproduction, High resolution posters, trade show displays,  and even short term banners.
The most economic option on the market of hight gloss photo paper.
Extremely durable.
Can also be printed using pigmented inks on both thermal and piezo inkjets and Water Resistant for outdoor signage.
Strong enough to be grommeted for short term indoor applications.  (please see TIPS below for details)

 

 
Width
Length
Dimensions
36", 42",50" ,60"
100 Feet

Properties
 
Caliper
7 Mil
Whiteness
93%
Weight
238
Gloss
53%
Drying Time
15 minutes

Plotters
Dye base
Pigmented
Encad
HP
Roland
ColorSpan
Mimaki
 
Mutoh
Epson

Excellent
Fair

 

TIPS

 

Cold lamination is highly recommended for our matte photo.
In order to prevent Image curl,  use laminates of equal gauge.
A 2-4 layer fold is recommended for strength when grommeting corners.
The material ca be printed with dye based ink or water based pigmented using thermal or piezo inkjets.
For better results allow 20 hours prior to lamination.

 

Conditions of Use & Storage
RK-TPUMW Has shelf life of 12 months when properly stored under conditions of  30-65% relative humidity and at a temperature of 50º-85° Fahrenheit or 10-30° C.
Note:  All the physical characteristics are based upon research and tests. However this does not constitute a warranty. Users must test ROA compatibility with their own printers.