New VueTM Perforated Window Film

This document will walk you through printing and application process of front

adhesive perforated window film—

CoverisT M

Advanced Coatings, Applications Lab

Tips for Printing You will be printing on the adhesive side so take the time to remove all particles and debris from your printer using the manufacturers suggested technique.

Since this product is printed on the adhesive side and the tension caused by an automatic take up reel can cause the substrate to stick to itself, it is not recommended to utilize a take up reel. Instead it is better for the product to drape on itself onto the floor in front of the printer for large projects and overnight runs. Place a piece of non-stick backer under the product on

the floor to prevent particles there from sticking to it.

Quick Look

Print

Drape

Cut

Protect

Printing occurs on the adhesive side

Take up reel should not be used

Recommended to cut by hand

Be sure to use protective non-stick backer during shipment

Post Print Handling

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When preparing to transport the graphics, it is recommended to place a piece of silicone-lined paper over the printed/adhesive side to prevent the graphic from sticking to itself and to protect the image from dust or debris.

For sheet shipments, layer the images with a silicone liner, with the silicone side facing the graphic, as seen in step 2.

Cut the image off the printer and lay flat on a table or wind loosely, image side out

and stand on end.

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3 For tube shipments, cover the graphic with a silicone liner, silicone side toward graphic, and wind, image side out, on a 3” core (or larger), as seen in step 3. Note: When storing product outside of original packaging the rolls should not be stacked on top of each other or have other products stacked on top of them.

MAGIC® APPLICATIONS GUIDE

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Film Caliper: 7.3 mil Perforation Ratio: 60/40 Adhesive Type: Removable Acrylic Film Type: PVC Optimum Print RH: 20-80% Recommended Shelf Life: 1 yr

Backing Type: PE Optimum Print Temp.: 70°F (21°C) Indoor life Expectancy* 1-2 yrs *Based on manufactures testing

APPLICATIONS GUIDELINES Printer & Ink Compatibility: NEW VUE is compatible with most solvent, eco-solvent printers including Roland, Mimaki, Mutoh, HP & Epson GS6000. Printer Settings: Print to the white, outer tacky surface. Use SBL-7 backlit profiles or select generic backlit film or Window Perforated profiles and settings. Set vacuum to High. Set pinch rollers to ½ pressure, using the outer edge pinch rollers, only. Heater settings: 40c - 45c. Printer Set-up: The image side is tacky therefore the printer and printer area should be cleaned prior to use to eliminate debris from settling on the print side. It is recommended to unwind a few wraps of material to feed into the printer, and keep the media draped on the unwinding roll. Advance the material ½” just before printing. Do not use take-up reels. Keep the material draped at unwind to avoid tugging. The material can drape to the floor. It is recommended to place a clean silicone media on the floor under the printer to prevent debris from collecting on the tacky substrate. Clean printer pull-rollers after printing using printer manufacturer cleaning instructions. For printers that do not detect or sense black backing such as Mutoh, Oce and Seiko, affix a sheet of white paper over the media sensor (36” x 5). WARNING: The printer will not detect the end of the roll and will continue to print, therefore it is important to stop printing prior to the end of the roll. For the GS6000, there is a black sensor strip on the printer, near the pinch rollers that extends the width of the printer. Place masking tape over the black strip to the entire width of the media so that the sensor is tricked into thinking the tape is the media. The printer will “measure” and detect the tapes width as the media. Material Handling: Always handle NEW VUE so that the white image side is out. Never bend or wind the material so that the image side is in. Do not remove the PE liner until time of install. Be careful to handle the graphic so the imaged graphic does not stick to itself. Graphics can laid be flat on a table or loosely hand wound – image side out, and set on end to dry. If stacking graphics for shipment, use a silicone sheet between layers. For tube shipments, cover the image with a silicone liner, silicone toward image, and wind on a 3” core (or larger), image side out. Store unused material in its original packaging.

FINISHING RECOMMENDATIONS Surface Protection: Use a silicone liner to protect the graphic for shipment. Do not use a laminate or overspray to protect the graphic.

Application: Apply to a clean, dry surface. Temperature of the application surface should be above 40 degrees. Hold the graphic up to, but not touching the application surface, graphic toward the glass, and tack down the top edge. While holding the remaining graphic from touching the application surface begin gently tacking down the graphic, starting from the top, working down and out, using a soft squeegee or roller, or by hand. Do not stretch. Remove liner after graphic is installed.

NEW VUE

PERFORATED WINDOW FILM – INSIDE MOUNT for Solvent and Eco-Solvent Printers

MAGIC® NEW VUE is a one side viewable Perforated PVC Window Film that is specifically designed to be printed on the adhesive side. The  innovative design  is both an adhesive and an  ink receptive coating, allowing retailers to mount their graphics inside the storefront eliminating damage to their advertisements.  No additional adhesives or mounting tapes are required.