FAQs


1. How do I read your lot numbers?

Example Lot # U25501
U - Year the product was produced S=2000, T=2001, U=2002
255 - Julian Date (day of the year) that the product was produced
(255 represents September 11th)

2. What type of printer should I use?

Answer: All three grades of film, AccuArt™, AccuBlack™, and AccuMark™ are designed to be used exclusively with inkjet printers. They are not designed for use with a laser printer.

3. What type of inks can I use?

Answer: Make sure your printer uses dye based inks. Dye based inks will yield denser, more permanent results than pigment based inks. None of the films can be used with pigment based inks.


4. What resolution should I use when printing?

Answer: Set your printer to the highest resolution. For most artwork, a resolution of 1200 dpi is recommended.

5. What printer media setting should I use?

Answer: Set the printer media to photo quality glossy film. If that option is not available, choose a film or photo quality type media.

6. What is the main difference between AccuArt and AccuBlack?

Answer: The first difference is with AccuBlack, you will not be able to achieve the same level of density as you would in AccuArt. The density level in AccuBlack is still acceptable for burning screens.

The second difference is that AccuArt is receptive to colored inks, where as AccuBlack is specifically designed for black ink only.

7. What is the main difference between AccuBlack and AccuMark?

Answer: All artwork printed on AccuMark will be destroyed when exposed to water. Accumark will not have as high of D Max as AccuBlack. AccuMark film is to be used only on an ink jet printer and will yield better ink densities than vellum paper.

8. How do I know what side to print on?

Answer: Lightly scratch the surface with your fingernail. The side that you feel more resistance is the emulsion (print) side and the side that feels slippery or smooth is the non-print side. In roll format, the emulsion (print) side always faces out.

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