Media Types - Oce ColorWave 500 Operation Manual

Media types

Media types
Introduction
Océ machines and media are matched for the best quality and performance.
The table below gives an overview of applications and the typically used media types. The local
assortment can vary, depending on preferences and availability. Media names can also be
different. Ask your local representative for a complete media list.
You can select the media names on:
• the user panel
• Océ Publisher Express
• Océ Wide format Printer Driver 2 for Microsoft
• Océ PostScript
• Océ Publisher Select
Media types and application
IMPORTANT
Do not store paper in rooms where temperature and humidity are high. In a recommended
environment, with best print quality, temperature is not higher than 27 degrees Celsius or 80
degrees Fahrenheit and relative humidity is between 30 to 60 percent. Avoid dust and direct
sunlight. Wrap unused paper in plastic to prevent it from absorbing moisture.
Application
CAD
Map/GIS
Schematic
Disposable POP
Thematic POP
Poster
Indoor banner
Event banner
Street furniture
Economy backlit
Fine art
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Typical media types
Uncoated Tyvek 75 g/m²
Polyester film
Vellum
Uncoated paper 60-110 g/m²
Uncoated Tyvek 75 g/m²
Uncoated paper 75-120 g/m²
Uncoated paper 60-160 g/m²
Self-adhesive paper
Blueback paper
Self-adhesive paper 90 -120 g/m²
Uncoated paper < 200 g/m²
Uncoated Tyvek 75 g/m²
Uncoated paper 60-160 g/m²
Blueback paper 120 g/m²
Polypropylene film 150-200 µm
Polypropylene film 150-200 µm
Light-block film
Uncoated Tyvek 75 g/m²
Blueback paper 120 g/m²
Backlit paper 100-120 g/m²
Translucent film 100-150 µm
Embossed canvas-like paper
Soft banner
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