We strongly recommend performing a test prior
to actual printing. This applies to both printing
graphics on Clear Focus One Way Vision films
and applying an overlaminate to the printed
graphic.
Printing with UV-cure inks
CLEAR FOCUS uncoated films with the clear PET liner or white PET liner (e.g., ClassicVue, SuperVue or ImageVue) are recommended when printing with UV-curable inks.
CLEAR FOCUS films with an unperforated solid paper liner (e.g., EconoVue and ReflectVue) are not compatible with UV-curable printers.
Printing with HP latex inks
The following CLEAR FOCUS films have been HP-certified as compatible with the HP Designjet L25500 latex printer:
- ImageVue; ReflectVue Retro-reflective; and EconoVue with the solid paper liner.
HP Latex Compatibility Data Sheet
Recommended profile: HP Perforated Adhesive Window Vinyl.
www.hp.com/go/L25500/solutions
For product details, see individual product pages.
ImageVue
EconoVue with Solid Paper Liner
ReflectVue Retro-reflective
Screen printing
- Use a more viscous ink and apply less ink than normal.
- Use a higher resolution screen (65-line is acceptable,
85-line is optimal).
- Use lighter squeegee pressure than normal to prevent flooding
of the holes with ink.
Inkjet printing on JetVue or ImageJetVue Exterior-mount
Film
When using dye-based inks, in particular, an
overlaminate or liquid clear coat is recommended.
Outdoor graphics printed with aqueous
pigmented inks may also require an overlaminate
or clear coat depending on desired image life and the conditions under
which the graphics are displayed.
Electrostatic transfer, thermal transfer, wide-format
digital imaging
Due to the wide variety of transfer papers,
toners, inks and other variables used with these
printing methods, we recommend performing a
test prior to actual printing.
Airbrushing
Spray at a 90-degree angle to avoid coating the
interior side walls of the holes.
Notes:
1. For tips on preparing artwork for printing perforated window film, please see Design.
2. In most cases using the same settings as those used for printing solid vinyl will yield satisfactory results. For tech support, call 1-800-307-7990 or email: headoffice@clearfocus.com
3. When using any CLEAR FOCUS perforated vinyl film with the unperforated solid paper liner, which is glossier than the standard clear or white PET liners, allow extra time for the inks to dry before handling the graphics. The solid paper liner is not compatible with UV-cure inks. |
