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Product & Instruction Bulletin 8700/8800

Release D, Effective December 2009 (Replaces C, Jan 2000)

See Bulletin Change Summary at end of Bulletin

Now Includes Contents of Instruction Bulletin 4.12

Scotchprint

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Exterior Four Color Toner Series 8700/8800

For Electrostatic Printing Only

Description

Four Color

Electrostatic Printing

Recommended Types of
Graphics and End Uses

Limitations of End Uses

This is the reproduction of a full color original subject as a halftone. Black plus the three basic
halftone colors (yellow, cyan and magenta) are printed sequentially in close registration to
form the image.

The images are reproduced on 3M™ Trident Transfer Media, which is transferred with heat
and pressure to 3M brand graphic films designated for electrostatic printing. The printed
images must have an approved overlaminate. See the base film's Product Bulletin for details.

Refer to the base film or flexible substrate's Product Bulletin for details on specific
constructions and any warranty that may apply when using this product.

3M specifically does not recommend or warrant the following uses, but please contact us to
discuss your needs or recommend other products. The base film Product Bulletin may have
additional limitations.

• Printing characteristics of toners more than 36 months after date of manufacture.

• Use in printers other than those recommended by 3M.

• Printing on non‐3M medias.

Compatible Products

Product Line

• 3M™ Trident Transfer Media

• 3M brand graphic films designated for electrostatic printing

• 3M™ Cleaner 8790; Use for flushing and cleaning printers

• 3M™ Toner Module Thinner 8791; Use with the 3Mt High Capacity Toner Station 9531

or 9533

• 3M™ Toner Module Cleaner 8792; Use for flushing and cleaning the toner station

Toners are specially formulated the Scotchprint® Printer 2000, with or without a toner
station, and are available as concentrates and premixes (part A & B).

For Printer For Toner Station

Color

Yellow Premix 8730N Concentrate 8835 1.2 gal

Magenta Premix 8731N Concentrate 8836N 1.2 gal

Cyan Premix 8732 Concentrate 8837E 1.2 gal

Black Premix 8733 Concentrate 8838E 1.2 gal

Type

No. Type No.

Size (Premix or
Concentrate)

Warranty Information

Warranty and

Limited Remedy

Warranted Durability

Shelf Life, Shipping and
Storage

The following is made in lieu of all other express or implied warranties, including any implied
warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or implied warranty arising out
of a course of dealing, custom or usage of trade: all 3M products are warranted to be free of
defects in materials and manufacture at the time of shipment and to meet the specifications
stated in this Product Bulletin. 3M will replace or refund the price of any 3M materials that do
not meet this warranty within the specified time periods. These remedies are exclusive. In no

case shall 3M be liable for any direct, indirect, or consequential damages, including
any labor or non-3M materials charges.

See the 3M Graphics Market Center Warranty Brochure at 3Mgraphics.com, which gives the
terms, additional limitations of the warranty, if any, and limitations of liability.

Refer to the Product Bulletin for the base film you are using for all graphic construction
options and warranties.

Carefully follow all instructions in the Instruction Bulletins. Processing conditions can affect
the durability of the toner.

To ensure performance for durability and maintain the 3M™ MCS™ Warranty (where
offered), the toners should be printed at or above the following minimum reflective optical
densities.

Black Yellow Cyan Magenta

1.40

• The date of manufacture is noted on both the bottle and box as a 5 digit number with a
date code of YMMDD. For example, 90728 means July 28, 2009. The manufacturing lot
number is a 7 or 8 digit number.

0.85 1.25 1.30

Putting Toners in Printers

Using Toners in Printers

Y MM DD

Two digit day

Two digit month

Last digit of year

• Use toner premix or concentrates within 36 months of the date of manufacture. Toners
older than 36 months may not have optimal printing performance.

For graphics covered by the 3M MCS warranty, 3M will warrant their durability when
printed with toners older than 36 months if the minimum print densities are maintained.

• Store the toner in its original container, tightly sealed, out of direct sunlight and at 40° to
100°F (4° to 38°C).

• Toners may be regulated for shipping. In the United States, toners are not regulated for
ground shipment. They are, however, regulated for air shipments and should not be
shipped by air without proper documentation. Opened toner bottles (foil seal broken) no
longer meet UN packaging guidelines and cannot be shipped air without special UN‐ap
proved over packing containers.

• Cleaners and thinners 8970, 8791 and 8792 should be used within 5 years of the date of
manufacture.

Refer to the user's guides and manuals supplied with your printer for additional details on
how to install and use toners in your printer.

The processing of four-color, electrostatically printed graphics requires careful preparation.
Detailed instructions and procedures are contained in the user's guides supplied with your
printer.

Toner premixes are shipped as two-part combo packs to improve shelf life. They require
mixing prior to use. For optimum printing results, mix the toners at least 8 hours before using
and then use these mixed toners as soon as possible. Put mixed toners into the printer within
one month of mixing.

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July

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On a weekly basis, remove the premixed toners from the printer and the concentrates from
the toner station, replace the cap, and shake well, to maintain good dispersion and optimal
printing characteristics.

Two-Part Pre-Mix
Instructions

Toner Replacement Steps

Read these instructions before opening the bottles, and use the when mixing two-part premix
toners, Part A and Part B.

Mix the two-part toners and then allow an 8 hour rest before using them in the printer.

1. For personal safety, we recommend wearing protective gloves, glasses and lab coat.

2. Before removing the cap from the smaller bottle, shake it for 1 minute.

3. Place the larger bottle (clear liquid) onto a piece of absorbent paper on the floor.

4. Remove the cap from the large bottle and remove the metal foil seal.

5. Carefully remove the cap and seal from the small bottle.

6. Slowly pour the contents of the small bottle into the large bottle.

7. When the small bottle is empty, replace the cap.

8. Tightly fasten the large cap onto the large bottle.

9. Do not lift the large bottle, but thoroughly shake it by sliding it back and forth on the floor
for thirty (30) seconds.

10. Let this pre‐mix sit at room temperature for 8 hours before using in your printer, and then
use these mixed toners as soon as possible.

1. Allow the printer to drain the toner lines for 5 minutes before removing the premix and
concentrate bottles.

2. Replace the black, yellow, cyan, and magenta toner premix bottles with cleaner 8790.

3. Replace the black, yellow, cyan, and magenta concentrate bottles with cleaner 8792.

4. Run a flush cycle to clean out any current toner and concentrate that is in the toner lines
and pumps of the printer and toner station. (Refer to the Printer 2000 Operator’s Guide
for further details on flushing the printer and toner station.)

5. After the flush cycle is completed, remove the cleaners and replace them with the NEW
black, yellow, cyan, and magenta toner premixes in the printer, and reinstall, or replace if
needed the concentrate in the toner station.

6. Clean the printer so it is ready to produce graphics using the new toners. Print a test
pattern and measure the densities of a 100% solid fill of each color of the new toners.

7. Change the high voltage settings so that the densities are within the ranges listed below.

Color Balance

Disposal and Recyling

Toners

Density Range

Color

Black 1.40 1.50 1.55

Yellow 0.85 0.95 1.05

Cyan 1.25 1.35 1.40

Magenta 1.30 1.40 1.45

To obtain the best color balance for your system, it is recommended that you generate and
use a Printer Calibration file. The file is used to adjust tone reproduction of your printer and
will compensate for changes in toner characteristics.

Never pour toner waste down a drain, pour it on the ground, or in any way release it directly
into the environment.

Minimum
Density

Target
Density

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Maximum
Density

Unlike most printing processes, there is more than just residual toner left in the container
when it is time for disposal. Approximately 4 to 10 quarts (4 to 10 liters) of electrostatic toner
waste is generated each time the toners are changed, depending on the printer. Liquid toner
waste is hazardous according to U.S. EPA definitions because it has a low flash point [104°F
(40°C)]. It has the EPA Hazardous Waste Number D001 (Ignitable). You should arrange to
have this waste picked up by a reputable company that specializes in the disposal of
hazardous waste.

Toner Bottles

Cleaning Bottles

3M Related Literature

Toner bottles (premix, concentrate, and cleaner) are made of High Density Polyethylene
(HDPE) plastic, which is commonly recycled in the same way as soda bottles in most areas.

Bottles with an appreciable amount of toner may be subject to special disposal regulations.
Empty toner bottles may be cleaned with the following procedure to prepare them for
recycling or disposal.

1. Rinse thoroughly with 3Mt Cleaner 8790, an isopar cleaner. Dispose of this waste in a
hazardous waste container.

2. Rinse thoroughly with isopropanol. Dispose of this waste in a hazardous waste container.

3. Rinse with water. Dispose of this waste in a hazardous waste container.

4. Follow with two additional water rinses. These two rinses may be poured down the drain.

5. Air dry.

6. Make the containers unusable by puncturing with holes and spray painting the labels.

The wipes used for cleaning the printers are saturated with solvent and are considered haz
ardous waste. Dispose of used, saturated wipes in accordance with local regulations.

Before starting any job, be sure you have the most current Product and Instruction
Bulletins.

The information in 3M Product and Instruction Bulletins is subject to change. Current Bulletins are
available at 3Mgraphics.com. The techniques described in these Bulletins are required when applying a
3M warranted graphic, but are also practical recommendations when using promotional materials for
non-warranted graphics. Additional Bulletins may be needed as indicated in the 3M Related Literature
section of other 3M components you use.

Bulletin types: PB = Product Bulletin; PB-IB = Product & Instruction Bulletin; IB = Instruction Bulletin

Subject Type Bulletin No.

Warranties

Bulletin Change Summary

3M™ Trident Transfer Paper

- Transferring and laminating electrostatically printed images

3M Graphic Protection Products

-Cold roll lamination

Base Films and Substrates
Please visit our website to identify and select the additional Product and Instruction Bulletins you need
for a successful application.

3M Graphics Center Warranty Brochure
3M™ MCS™ Warranty matrices

3M and Scotchprint are trademarks or registered trademarks of 3M

The Bulletin has been updated and merged with Instruction Bulletin 4.12. References to un

PB

Trident

IB

4.7

PB

GP-1

IB

4.22

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supported products have been removed and information has been updated in general. Shelf
life has been increased to 3 years. Please read thoroughly!

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