REFERENCE SHEET
FILMS
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UNIVERSAL WHITE FILM
Product Type & Description
Universal White Film is designed to produce the highest image quality for color digital printing. This film is a “universal”
product for use in all wide format ink jet printers that use either dye or pigment based aqueous inks. 382’s combination of
high gloss, high whiteness and ultra smooth surface produce unsurpassed image quality. These features combined with
physical robustness and excellent laminating & mounting characteristics make Universal White Film the media of choice
for the most demanding of applications.
Technical Properties
Basis Weight: 150 grams
Caliper: 4.6 mil nominal
Opacity: 93%
Whiteness: 110 minimum
Gloss: 90 minimum @ 60 degrees
Ink: Dye and Pigment Compatible
Availability: 100 foot rolls in 24”, 36”, 42”, 50”, 54” and 60”
Application Guidelines
Printing Tips: Always use gloves when handling rolls. Always print on the outside of roll. To insure best print performance
of this or any media, check the print cartridges daily. This will prevent alignment errors when machine loads paper.
This media is designed to accept 400% ink loads but increased ink loads will increase dry time.
For best results print in 60 to 85 F ands 40 to 60% RH.
Finishing Recommendations: This media is not designed for Outdoor applications. However, it may be used for
Outdoor signage if encapsulated on all sides with a U.V. resistant laminate. Suited for both pressure sensitive and
heat activated low temperature laminates. Allow adequate dry times before over laminating.
Printer & Ink Compatibility
Hewlett-Packard
Encad
Epson
Colorspan
Model
105X
25/3500
5000
ALL
9000/10000
9500/10000
All
Ink Set
Dye
Dye
Pig
Dye
Pig
GS &+
GX &+
GO
Dye
Pig
Dye
Pig
OK?
-
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X = excellent
- = acceptable
N = Not recommended
Notes & Comments:
Recommended Printer Settings
Note: When printing with HP 5000 series printer driver use Printer Color Management for best results
Hewlett-Packard
Epson
EnCad
Model: 1050 series Ink: Dye
Model: 9000
Ink: Dye
Model: All Models
Setting: Mate Film/No Color correction
Setting: Glossy Film / 720dpi
Ink: All OEM dye and pigment ink types
Model: 2500/3500 Ink: Dye
Model: 9500 Ink: Pigmented
Settings: Onyx Poster Shop 5.X
Setting: Hi Gloss Film / Best /
Setting: Glossy Film / 720 or 1440dpi
Use Glossy Film setting for the
No Color Correction
Ink being used.
Model: 2500/3500 Ink: Pigmented
Model: 10000 Ink: Dye
Setting: Hi Gloss Photo / Best / No color Setting: Glossy Film / 720dpi
correction
Model: 5000 Ink: Dye
Model: 10000 Ink: Pigmented
Setting: Photo Imaging Gloss /
Setting: Glossy Film / 720 or 1440dpi
Max Quality/Pantone Color Correction
Model: 5000 Ink: Pigmented
Setting: UV Durable Gloss / Max Quality
Max Detail / Pantone Color Correction
Competitive Products and Information
Company
Product ID#
Our Competitive Advantage
Their Competitive Advantage
Intelicoat
DMWF4EN Glossy
Higher White Point 109 vrs. 90
None Known
White Film
Higher Color Gamut volume when printed
On the HP 5000 Designjet
Sihl
3900 Glossy
Higher tear strength better lamination / dye
None known
white Film
And pigment compatible
Azon
797N Glossy
Shorter dry times, heavier basis weight and
None known
White Film
Higher tear strength/ dye &pigment compatible
Our Features/Advantages/Benefits
Feature
Advantage
Benefit
High quality inkjet film
Excellent imaging characteristics, images that
Less stocking keeping units required to service
“POP” off the page with both dye and pigment inks
wide format ink jet market
Tear Resistance
Once printed graphics are long lasting and
Images have more “POP”. Higher value for
Reusable.
your customers
Bright White / High Gloss
Images and white space adhere better
Less end user problems when job after
when using low temperature laminates
image is rolled up
Improved mounting
Printed jobs go up and stay up
Less end user problems when images are
shipped or moved
