HP (Hewlett-Packard) DMPDQ2 User Manual
MAGIC®PRODUCT APPLICATIONS GUIDE
DMPDQ2-G & DMPDQ2-L
NEXT GENERATION RESIN COATED PHOTOBASE PAPERS
M A G I C®D M P D Q 2 p roducts are the latest next-generation resin coated (RC) photobase papers for high speed,
t h e rmal and waterbased inkjet piezo printer systems, as well as dye and pigmented inks. PDQ stands for
Pi g m e n t /Dy e /Quick. The universal coating provides vibrant colors and instant dry times, even with pigmented inks.
These products will produce long-lasting, stable, ink jet images never before possible with dye-only compatible
media. DMPDQ2 photobase papers are available in both gloss and lustre finishes.
PHYSICAL PROPERT I E S
Gloss (60o) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 (Gloss) . . . . . . . . . .18.5 (Lustre)
Caliper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.4 mils . . . . . . . . . .265 microns
Basis Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 g/m2. . . . . . . . . .7.5 oz/yd
Whiteness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
% Opacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97%
Indoor Life Expectancy . . . . . . . . . . 50 years+ with pigmented inks
A P P L I C ATIONS GUIDELINES
Printer and Ink Compatibility: DMPDQ2 products can be used on most thermal and water-based piezo printing systems such as:
Hewlett-Packard DesignJet®, Epron Stylus®, Encad Novajet®, Colorspan®Displaymaker series. Both dye and pigmented inks can be used.
Due to the high caliper of the media, products may not feed reliably in HP5000 series printers. Ink dry times will be dependent on ink saturation level and humidity.
Printer Settings: To optimize print quality, printers should be set for the highest print quality or photobase print mode. The recommend-
ed media settings are: “Durable Gloss UV” in HP5000 series, “High gloss photo” for HP1000/2000/3000 series, “Enhanced Multi-Pass” for
Encad Novajets, and “1440 dpi” of “Photo” mode for water-based piezo printers. The recommended maximum ink saturation level is 200225% for all printer types. Ink saturation limits can vary due to ink types, ink drop volume and humidity, so ink saturation levels should be
optimized for specific printer, ink and software combinations. Over saturation will result in paper cockle and possibly head strike. DMPDQ2
products work best in an environment between 18-30oC or 65-86oF and between 20-80%RH. Longer ink dry times will occur at higher RH
environments.
Color Calibration: ICC color profiles can be obtained for selected RIP, ink and printer combinations on the magicinkjet web page identi-
fied below. Profile solutions are continually being generated, so consult the web page for current availability
Image Stability: Pigmented inks offer a more stable image from light & oxidative fade. Due to the nature of microporous coatings, dye-
based ink images will fade quicker than images printed on non-microporous coatings. The fade can be avoided if prints are laminated after
printing, which prevents the oxidation related fade.
Material Handling: Careful handling after printing is recommended. Although the material is not intended for outdoor use, the coating
does offer limited water resistance for occasional, accidental water exposure.
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FINISHING RECOMMENDAT I O N S
Lamination: This product can be overlaminated with most cold laminates and low temperature hot laminates, but cold are are pre f e rre d
and give better adhesion results. When the paper is overlaminated with heavy gauge laminates and either mounted to a board or encapsulated, overlap the image with a 0.25 inch safe edge of laminate. This will seal the paper, preventing moisture absorption and paper splitting
f rom the undue stress of the heavy gauge laminating films. Use laminates of equal gauge when encapsulating to prevent image curl. Overlaminating will decrease the rate at which the images fade, but due to the optical characteristics of the material, dye-based ink density may
appear less vibrant when laminated. Lamination can be done immediately after printing as long as the image is dry to touch, where inks do
not smudge or smear to the touch.
M o u n t i n g : Cold, pre s s u re-sensitive adhesives typically provide the most aggressive bonds and are recommended for use with this pro d u c t .
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*Most updated version of this guide can be obtained on our website.
4/16/04
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