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What is ACCUART™
film?
Accuart™
is a revolutionary waterproof inkjet film, that allows you to create
film positives using your computer and a standard inkjet printer.
Accuart™
is designed exclusively for use with inkjet printers (not for use
with laser printers). Use AccuartTM to create positives of line art,
halftones and even four-color seperations. What
makes ACCUART™
different?
Unlike competitive alternatives, Accuart™
is completely waterproof. Accuart™ is clear polyster film
with a special coating that turns reqular water-based inkjet ink
into a water-resistant film, enabling you to create positives with
the stability to withstand the wet and humid conditions associated
with the screen room.
HOW
TO USE ACCUART™
FILMS
| 1. |
PREPARE
ARTWORK FOR OUTPUT. Remember, the quality of
your ditigal artwork will determine the quality of your positive.
Artwork should have smooth lines and edges and be of adequate
resolution. A minimum of 600 dpi is recommended (1200 dpi is
ideal for line art). |
| 2. |
LOAD
THE FILM INTO THE PRINTER. It is important to
load the printer so that the coated side of the film will be
face up under the print head. Most printers will require the
film to be loaded coated side down in the printer tray. As the
film is fed through the printer, the coated side will face upaward
to receive the ink. If your printer loads from the back or if
you are using rolls, Accuart™ should be loaded with the
coated side facing up.
The coated side has a duller appearance. To aid in determining
the coated side, look for a notch in one of the corners of the
film. For most printers, position film so that the notch is
in the upper left hand corner and place in the printer's media
tray. For best results, load one sheet at a time. |
| 3. |
CHECK
PRINTER SETTINGS.
Make sure printer is set for the highest resolution and print
quality. Note that the higher the resolutions, the slower the
print. Next, set the Media Setting to Photo Quality Glossy
Film (if an option, otherwise choose similar film or transparency
setting). Options will vary based on printer and software available.
Then, set ink deposit for optimum results.
TIP: Experiment with the setting options available with your
printer to determine the best set-up for your requirements.
If positive seems light or lacks density, try increasing the
print quality or amount of ink deposit. |
| 4. |
PRINT.
Accuart™ films dry quickly. With most inks, the positive
will be dry and ready for use in less than a minute. Drying
times will vary based on printers, inks and conditions.
Note:
Always make sure positive is completely dry before using. Transfer
or marring of image can occur if used before completely dry.
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PLEASE
NOTE:
Accuart ™ is designed to work with standard inkjet printers.
Results will vary based on printer used, type of ink, software
and artwork quality. Accuart ™ works best with dye-based
inks. Generally, printers with higher resolution capability
will yield better looking positives. but remember, image quality
depends the most on having decent quality artwork. The best
printer or film in the world will not compensate for poor
artwork. As with any digital media, experimentation is necessary
to determine proper equipment settings to achieve desired
results.
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ACCUART™
maintains its image integrity even when submerged in water.