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Chapter 3:
Material and Foil Handling
Recommended material
EDGE READY™ materials are the only materials recommended for use with the GERBER
EDGE FX thermal printer. EDGE READY materials are processed, prepared, and qualified for
optimum image quality when printing with the GERBER EDGE series of printers. They are
identified by an EDGE READY sticker inside the roll and on the outside of the box.
Storing the material
When not in use, material should be stored in the original plastic bag to protect it from dust and
dirt. Save the original box for long-term storage of material rolls. Never store the material lying
down or loaded in the GERBER EDGE FX, which can leave impressions on the surface of the
material.
Cleaning the material
CAUTION: Never clean vinyl material with isopropyl alcohol, only clean vinyl
with a lint-free cloth moistened with distilled water. The ends of the material rolls
can be cleaned with a tack cloth.
The best way to keep the material clean is to always store it properly. If the material gets dirty
(often the static charge on the material attracts dirt from the rug or floor), the printed job may
show imperfections such as voids, hair lines, or small unprinted areas. Wipe the material with a
clean, lint-free cloth moistened with distilled water. Allow the material to dry completely before
printing as water or moisture can damage the print head. Before loading material into the
GERBER EDGE FX, wipe the ends of the roll with a tack cloth to remove any dirt or dust.
Tip: An easy way to clean the material before printing is to slew as much as you are going to
use through the GERBER EDGE FX and back again. The material squeegee will leave a line of
accumulated dust and dirt on the material where the slewing stopped. Wipe it off with a dry,
lint-free cloth.
Normalizing the material
For the best color-to-color and print-to-cut registration, "normalize" the material by unrolling
the amount you are going to use onto a clean, dry surface approximately 15 minutes before
printing. This is particularly important when using heavy material such as GerberMag™ and
Gerber AutoMag™, or in hot, humid weather when using thin material such as 3M™
Scotchcal™ 225 Premium Film, 3M Scotchcal 230 Translucent Film, Controltac™ Plus 250, or
other materials in the 2-3 mil range.
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