Kodak E2635 User Manual

TECHNICAL DATA / WIDE-FORMAT INKJET MEDIA March 2008 • E2635

KODAK Premium Rapid-Dry
Photographic Papers / 260g

KODAK Premium Rapid-Dry Photographic Glossy Paper / 260g

KODAK Premium Rapid-Dry Photographic Lustre Paper / 260g

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Premium Rapid-Dry Photographic Paper / 260g offers the ideal weight, thickness and finish for high quality photographic
reproductions. With superb color image quality, guaranteed performance for longevity, universal compatibility with piezo
and pigment systems, and the power of the KODAK brand behind it, this media is ready made for the professional
photographer.

• Bright clean, low DMIN provides excellent whites, highlight detail and contrast

• Performance Guaranteed up to 150 years indoors

• Lustre surface identical to KODAK range of photographic paper E surface, such as ENDURA, to match prints

• Lustre surface provides superb uniformity of gloss from highlights to shadows

COMPATIBILITY

When used with the following printers and inks, KODAK Premium Rapid-Dry Photographic Papers are recommended for
all applications if laminated/overcoated. Recommendations will provide optimal output when using printing paths
commonly associated with each printer. These settings are intended as starting points—other combinations of settings
may also provide good results. See "Printing Notes" for more information. "Yes" in the Laminate Recommendation column
indicates that this media is likely to have good adhesion with laminates in that class.

For compatibility information for all KODAK Wide-Format Inkjet Media, refer to the Inkjet Media Compatibility Chart at

www.kodak.com/go/wideformat.

Ink Compatibility Laminate Recommendation (See Finishing Section)

Manufacturer Model

HEWLETT­PACKARD
DESIGNJET

HEWLETT­PACKARD
DESIGNJET

HEWLETT­PACKARD
DESIGNJET

HEWLETT­PACKARD
DESIGNJET

HEWLETT­PACKARD
DESIGNJET

ENCAD
NOVAJET

ENCAD
NOVAJET

ENCAD
NOVAJET/
KODAK
ENCAD
NOVAJET/
KODAK

2000/2500/
2800/3000/

3500/3800 CP

2000/2500/
2800/3000/

3500/3800 CP

5000 Series Dye

5000 Series

Z Series

600/700

Series

800 Series GS+

1000i/

1200i

1000i/

1200i

Ink

‡

Dye

UV

‡

G

UV

VIVERA

Pigments

GS‡, GS+‡ ,

‡

GX

‡, GX‡

‡

Qi Dye

Qi

Pigment

G

Print Driver

Media Setting

See Printing

Notes

See Printing

Notes

Productivity
Photo Gloss

Productivity
Photo Gloss

HP Premium

Instant-Dry

Photo Gloss

See Printing

Notes

See Printing

Notes

See Printing

Notes; Printer

Heater Setting: 2

See Printing

Notes; Printer

Heater Setting: 2

Activated

Thermal

(99-116°C)

Continued Next Page

Heat

* 210-

240°F

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Heat Activated

Low

Temperature

185-195°F

(85-91°C)

*

Heat

Assisted
185-195°F
(85-91°C)

Pressure

Sensitive

Ambient to

120°F

(49°C)

†

©

Eastman Kodak Company, 2008

Manufacturer Model

CANON

CANON

7250D/7200D/

8200D/8400D

6200Pg/8200Pg
6400Pg/8400Pg

iPF9000/

CANON

iPF8000/

iPF5000

ROLAND HI-FI
JET

Hi-Fi Jet FJ-50/ FJ-40, Hi-

Fi Jet Pro FJ-400/FJ-

500/FJ-600

Ink Compatibility Laminate Recommendation (See Finishing Section)

Heat

Activated Low

Temperature

185-195°F
(85-91°C)

*

185-195°F
(85-91°C)

Heat

Assisted

Ink

Dye

Pigment

Print Driver

Media

Setting

Photo Glossy

Paper

Photo Glossy

Paper

Heat

Activated

Thermal

*

210-240°F
(99-116°C)

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Photo Glossy

Paper/

LUCIA Pigments

Cassette:

Photo Paper

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Plus Semi-

Gloss

Dye

‡§

See Printing

Notes

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Pressure

Sensitive

Ambient

to 120°F

(49°C)

†

ROLAND HI-FI
JET

Hi-Fi Jet FJ-50/ FJ-40, Hi-

Fi Jet Pro FJ-400/FJ-

500/FJ-600

Pigment

§

See Printing

Notes

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Premium

Luster Photo
EPSON STYLUS
PRO

R2400

ULTRACHROME

K3

Paper/Best

Photo or

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Photo RPM
Print Mode

Premium

Luster Photo
EPSON STYLUS
PRO

R1800

ULTRACHROME

HI-GLOSS

Paper/Best

Photo or

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Photo RPM
Print Mode

EPSON STYLUS
PRO

EPSON STYLUS
PRO

EPSON STYLUS
PRO

EPSON STYLUS
PRO

EPSON STYLUS
PRO

EPSON STYLUS
PRO

EPSON STYLUS
PRO

*

Imaging-side lamination is not recommended for heat-activated laminates thicker than 3 mils, when printing with pigment-based inks. Additional total
thickness and rigidity can be achieved by using thicker laminates on the non-imaging side.

†

Do not use pressure-sensitive laminates with solvent-based adhesives.

‡

For optimal durability, laminate soon after printing (within 4 hours).

§

Based on our testing experience and knowledge of these Printer / Ink combinations, we expect that KODAK Rapid-Dry Photographic Papers are compatible,
although they have not been extensively tested.

GImages and graphics printed on these printers with pure black (K) ink only are more susceptible to smudging than those printed with a combination of inks

(process black). Adjust images and/or output profiles to replace pure K with process black to increase the physical durability of the print.

7000/9000 Series Dye

10000 Series

‡

Photographic

‡

Dye

7500/9500 Pigment

4000 Series

ULTRACHROME

Pigment

7600/9600/ 10600 ULTRACHROME

10000 Series ARCHIVAL

3800/48007800/9800

4880/7880/9880/11880

ULTRACHROME

K3

Photo

Quality

Inkjet Paper

Photo Glossy

Paper

Premium

Luster Photo

Paper

Premium

Luster Photo

Paper

Photo Glossy

Paper

Photo Glossy

Paper

Premium

Luster Photo

Paper

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Note: Premium Rapid-Dry Photographic Papers are not recommended for use with dye inks unless laminated. To extend
the print lifetime, laminate within 4 hours of printing to protect from exposure to air. See Finishing section for additional
details.

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PRINTING NOTES

The print driver media settings recommended in the
Compatibility section are intended to provide usable
results with available media profiles found in the printer
manufacturer’s provided drivers and RIPs. These
recommendations will provide proper ink laydowns with
no pooling or bleeding, and color which will be
acceptable for many applications. It is suggested that
tests be run using these recommendations and color
corrections be made to meet user expectations.

In cases where no recommendation is made,
choose the media setting closest to the KODAK
Wide-Format Inkjet Media you are using. This should
give you a print which requires little or no adjustment
to get usable results.

KODAK does not recommend using Premium Rapid­Dry Photographic Paper with the HP PHOTOSMART
PRO B9180 Printer.

RIPs and Profiles for ENCAD and Other Printers

For more exacting color, several third party RIPs (Raster
Image Processors) are available with profiles supporting
KODAK media for ENCAD, KODAK and other printers.
For more information visit KODAK's website at
www.kodak.com/go/wfiprofiles

Following is a list of RIPs for which ENCAD/KODAK
printer support and KODAK-built media profiles are
available:

Custom Profiles

While the above printing recommendations and
available profiles from KODAK will provide adequate
results for many wide-format inkjet applications, there
are applications, such as inkjet proofing, which demand
more exacting color requirements. It is suggested that
for these applications, custom profiles be built for given
ink/media/printer combinations. Many color
management and profile building software applications
are available which allow the user to manage color to
meet their needs. Also, many RIPs will provide color
profiling options which allow the user to control the
color of their output. Please contact your dealer or
KODAK technical support for help determining the best
solution for your application.

Matte Black Inks

Matte Black inks, intended to be used with coated and
fine art papers, are not compatible with porous
photographic papers, never drying and easily smudged
from the paper's surface. Check with your printer and
ink manufacturer for complete details on the proper
usage of this type of ink.

ENCAD/KODAK

COLORGATE

PHOTO RIP

ONYX GRAPHICS www.onyxgfx.com

SCANVEC AMIABLE www.scanvecamiable.com

www.encad.com/Support/RIP-

Support/ index.asp

www.colorgate.com/home_e/

products_e.html

In addition to the above list, the following software
companies provide RIPs and profiles that support
ENCAD/KODAK printers:

BEST GMBH www.bestcolor.com/bcint/index.htm

AIT

INTERNATIONAL

IMAGE

TECHNOLOGIES

GLOBAL GRAPHICS www.globalgraphics.com

COLORBURST

SYSTEMS

WASATCH

COMPUTER

TECHNOLOGY, INC.

CADLINK

TECHNOLOGY

JET RIP www.jangeun.co.kr

www.applied-image.com/ Shiraz-

RIP.htm

www.imagetechdev.com

www.compatsys.com

www.wasatchinc.com

www.cadlink.com

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HANDLING

All inkjet media must be handled with care before and
after printing to prevent damage to the ink receiving
layer and printed images. Use the following guidelines,
your experience, and common sense for the proper care
of your media.

• Store unused media in its original packaging, using

the core-plugs and plastic sleeves.

• Allow media to acclimate to your environmental

conditions for at least 24 hours before use.

• KODAK inkjet media is rolled printable side out.

Avoid touching the printable side by handling by the
edges of the roll.

• Wear cotton gloves when handling media to avoid

scratches, abrasions and fingerprints from moisture
and oils on your hands.

• Do not allow the media to come into contact with

moisture. Moisture will damage many types of inkjet
medias before and after printing.

• Avoid handling, trimming, laminating or other

finishing until prints are completely dry. Dry times
will vary based on media type, ink type and
environmental conditions.

• Do not fold, bend or crease media or damage may

occur to the ink receiving layer.

• Do not allow the surface of the media to come into

contact with itself or another inkjet media.

• Use media only in recommended operating

conditions—see "Physical Characteristics" section.

See printer owners' manual for their
recommendations.

During finishing:

• Reverse wind media, when completely dry, to
counteract roll memory.

• Do not allow media to remain rolled for extended
periods of time.

• Rough cut prints and lay them flat before laminating.

Curl

Most types of roll-based inkjet media will exhibit some
amount of curl, either toward the base side or toward
the print side. This will vary based on media type and
environmental conditions. Some media will curl more in
low humidity environments and others in high humidity
environments. Also, media may curl more towards the
core or end of the roll due to "roll memory."

Although curl is mainly an issue when printing, it can
also have an impact on laminating and other finishing
procedures. Follow these guidelines, and use your
experience and common sense to avoid issues caused
by curl.

When printing:

• Advance media several inches past the print platen

before starting a print job.

• Add weights or clips to the leading edge of the

media.

• Attach media to the printer’s take-up spool before

starting printing.

• Adjust vacuum settings accordingly on printers

equipped with variable media vacuum settings.

• Adjust heater and dryer settings on equipped printers

to obtain optimum conditions to ensure flat media.

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FINISHING

Detailed information and tips can be found in KODAK
publication E-2600, Laminating, Mounting, and Finishing
KODAK Wide-Format Inkjet Media.

Lamination

Please refer to lamination chart in compatibility
sections above for specific printer/ink/laminate
recommendations.

Lamination Definitions

Heat Activated
Thermal, 210-240°F
(99-116°C)

Heat Activated Low
Temperature, 185­195°F (85-91°C)

Heat Assisted, 185­195°F (85-91°C)

Pressure Sensitive,
Ambient to 120°F
(49°C)

*

For both Heat Activated Thermal and Low Temperature, use a laminate
with a total thickness (polyester and adhesive) of 3 mils or less on the face
side. Thicker laminates may be applied to the back of the print for
increased total thickness.

Prints must be laminated prior to display to ensure
optimum performance and guard against dye fade due
to environmental pollutants.

Successful lamination requires that inkjet media be
completely dry to ensure good adhesion and to avoid
unwanted color shifts. While prints may feel dry to the
touch, components of the ink that prevent good
adhesion or may cause the color to change may still be
present. The best drying is achieved while prints are
exposed to air, not stacked or on a roll. For best results,
use inkjet-specific laminate products.

For increased durability, choose a laminate with UV
protection and encapsulate with a 1/4-1/2” (6.5-13 mm)
seal around the edges of a print to prevent moisture and
other airborne pollutants from reaching the image.
Heavier weight papers may require a wider edge seal.

*

*

Mounting

Prints can be mounted, laminated or not, to a variety of
materials, including poster board, foam board, SINTRA,
LEXAN and more. Use inkjet-specific adhesive materials
and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

Polyester laminates applied with hot roll
laminators at 210-240°F.

Polyester laminates applied with hot roll
laminators at 185-195°F.

Polyester or vinyl laminates with pressure
sensitive adhesives; specially formulated
for inkjet prints, and applied with hot roll
laminators at 185-195°F.

Polyester or vinyl laminates with pressure
sensitive adhesives on a release liner,
applied at ambient conditions or at low
temperature, 100-120°F.

DISPLAY

KODAK inkjet media is intended for display in typical
home, office, and retail environments. Unusual
conditions, such as extreme temperatures or humidity,
may affect the expected lifetime of the displayed print.
KODAK is unable to test all possible environments, so it
is recommended to test display conditions when
possible to be sure that the media meets the necessary
requirements

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PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE

KODAK will guarantee prints from compatible systems against noticeable fading, cracking, yellowing, and bleeding when
the print is viewed from its intended viewing distance.

The Indoor Performance Guarantee durations will vary based on the media/printer/ink system. The stated durations
assume the media is displayed indoors under fluorescent light (average intensity 450-lux, 12 hours/day), and/or with
indirect sunlight exposure (at least 6 feet from a window, with no direct sunlight). The guarantee covers both laminated
or unlaminated prints as noted in the table below. The unlaminated guarantee assumes the media will be displayed in a
typical office environment and will not be exposed to a high level of pollutants (above a typical ozone level for an office
environment).

Terms, conditions and additional information about the Performance Guarantee can be found at:

www.kodak.com/go/wideformat

Manufacturer Model Ink Durability

6 Color Dye 2 years laminated

5000 Series

HEWLETT-PACKARD
DESIGNJET

ENCAD NOVAJET 800, 700, 600, 500 Series

ENCAD NOVAJET/
KODAK

EPSON STYLUS PRO

7600/9600/10000/10600 6 Color Photographic Dye 1 year laminated

4000/7600/9600/10600 6 Color ULTRACHROME

2xxx/3xxx

Z2100/Z6100 8 Color VIVERA Pigments

Z3100 12 Color VIVERA Pigments

1000i/

1200i

7000/9000 6 Color Dye 1 year laminated

9500 6 Color Pigment

10000/10600 6 Color ARCHIVAL Pigment

3800/4800/7800/9800 8 Color ULTRACHROME K3

6 Color UV

4 Color Dye 3 years laminated

4 Color UV

4/8 Color GS+ 6 months laminated

4/8 Color GX 2.5 years laminated

Qi Dye 5 years laminated

Qi Pigment

32 years

150 years laminated

32 years

150 years laminated

50 years

150 years laminated

40 years

150 years laminated

35 years

150 years laminated

35 years

150 years laminated

35 years

150 years laminated

35 years

150 years laminated

35 years

150 years laminated

7880/9880/11880 8 Color ULTRACHROME K3 Testing In Progress

35 years

150 years laminated

35 Years Unlaminated

20 years

150 years laminated

35 Years

150 years laminated

EPSON STYLUS PHOTO

CANON

R2400 8 Color ULTRACHROME K3

R1800

7250D/7200D/8200D/8400D 6 Color Dye 3 years laminated

6200Pg/8200Pg 6 Color Pigment 150 years laminated

6400Pg/8400Pg 6 Color Pigment

iPF5000/iPF8000/iPF9000 12 Color LUCIA Pigments

8 Color ULTRACHROME

Hi-Gloss

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Additional Durability Information

The following table can be used as a guide for printers and inks not included in the Performance Guarantee.

Durability Guidelines for Printers Not Included in Performance Guarantee

If Using Expect Durability Similar To:

COLORSPAN EC ENCAD GX

ROLAND Dye EPSON 9000 Dye

ROLAND Pigment EPSON 9500 Pigment

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ORDERING INFORMATION

KODAK Premium Rapid-Dry Photographic Glossy Paper ⁄ 260g

Roll Width / Order No.

Roll Length

100 ft

(30.5 m)

16.4 ft (5 m)
(sample)

17 in.

(43.2 cm)

3-inch core

1714344 1539832 8989212 8407991 NA NA

NA 8900789 NA NA NA NA

24 in.

(61 cm)

2-inch core

36 in.

(91.4 cm)

2-inch core

Sheet Size / Order No.

8.5 x 11 in.

(216 x 279 mm)

50 Sheets

8720088 1216274

13 x 19 in.

(330 x 483 mm)

20 Sheets

KODAK Premium Rapid-Dry Photographic Lustre Paper ⁄ 260g

Roll Width / Order No.

Roll Length

100 ft

(30.5 m)

16.4 ft (5 m)
(sample)

17 in.

(43.2 cm)

3-inch core

8701518 8512899 8201402 8929515 NA NA

NA 1604123 NA NA NA NA

24 in.

(61 cm)

2-inch core

36 in.

(91.4 cm)

2-inch core

Sheet Size / Order No.

8.5 x 11 in.

(216 x 279 mm)

50 Sheets

8465742 1598689

NA = Not available

13 x 19 in.

(330 x 483 mm)

20 Sheets

42 in.
(106.7 cm)
2-inch core

42 in.
(106.7 cm)
2-inchcore

50 in.

(127 cm)

2-inch core

50 in.

(127 cm)

2-inch core

60 in.
(152.4 cm)
2-inch core

60 in.

(152.4 cm)

2-inch core

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PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Physical

Characteristics

Caliper

Opacity >95 Tappi T 524

CIE Whiteness 122 Tappi T 524

Weight 260 g/sm ISO 536

Brightness 101 Tappi T 524

60-degree Gloss 60 25 ISO 7668

L*(D65/10 uvi/BBW) 96 Tappi T 524

Flame Spread
Classification

Glossy / 260 g Lustre / 260 g Test Method Reference

9 mil (229µm)

Class A ASTM E84

ISO 534

Operating Conditions

Recommended Storage
Conditions

59-86°F (15-30°C), 30-70% RH (non-

condensing)

68°F (20°C), 50% RH

Family of KODAK Photo and Fine Art Media

KODAK Premium Rapid-Dry Photographic Glossy Paper, 260g
KODAK Premium Rapid-Dry Photographic Lustre Paper, 260g
KODAK Fine Art Smooth Paper / M315DP
KODAK Fine Art Textured Paper / M315DP
KODAK Fine Art Fibre Satin Paper / SM285DP
KODAK Fine Art Fibre Glossy Paper / GL285DP
KODAK Fine Art Coated Matte Paper / M200P
KODAK Artists' Semigloss Canvas / 20mil
KODAK Matte Canvas / 19mil

If you have questions or need assistance, visit KODAK’s website at www.kodak.com/go/wfisupport or, in the U.S.,

contact KODAK Technical Support at 1-888-436-2347.

The contents of this publication are subject to change without notice.

EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY • ROCHESTER, NY 14650

KODAK Premium Rapid-Dry
Photographic Papers / 260g

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