#CLEARFOLD TRANSLUCENT PAPER PLUS#
The matrix channel should be a minimum width of 2.5 times the caliper of the sheet, plus 0.028”, usually 0.040” or 0.050”.
Start with a 2 point rounded channel score. FOLDING AND SCORING:Īlways fold, score and bind with the grain direction. A slightly dull but clean-edged blade with a 23º-bevel angle is ideal. CUTTING:ĭo not use a newly sharpened blade when cutting Glama Natural products as it may chip. Consult your varnish supplier and pre-test for compatibility. Apply 100% VOC-free varnish after the underlying ink is dry. VARNISH:Ī clear, overprint varnish can be used to seal the sheet and reduce curling when Glama Natural is used as a cover, wrap, free-hanging application or when very heavy ink coverage is applied to one side of the paper. If the job requires offset spray, use coated spray of normal fineness. Solid or multiple color bars can be used to assist in removing water and aid in ink set time. Given the non-porous property of Glama Natural, excess water won’t be absorbed or removed from the blanket. Run the ink-water balance at an absolute minimum. Avoid using on-press heat and drying systems. The leader in foldable translucent papers, CLEARFOLD is a solid performer on. We recommend printing in small lifts and frequent airing of lifts. An affordable and dependable paper of 25 cotton, trusted for 135 years. Should you experience a curl problem it is most likely temperature – or humidity – related. If the bindery has a different climate than the pressroom, allow the paper to acclimatize to those conditions. Pressroom conditions should be as close as possible to 68 degrees and 45-60% relative humidity. Also keep Glama Natural covered during drying, between passes and prior to any finishing work. It is essential to let the paper acclimatize in the press room for a minimum of 24 hours – longer during cold weather. Keep Glama Natural wrapped in mill packaging until the moment of printing. Ask your ink manufacturer about Glama Natural products specifically. Normal heatset and UV inks have printed successfully on Glama Natural and eliminate drying time. In-plant ink formulation is not recommended. Ink with higher than recommended solvent content may cause ink-set difficulties. INKS:įor optimum results, we recommend low-solvent (0-5%), oil-based inks that dry by oxidation. We recommend you pre-test all procedures prior to press time to ensure you achieve the desired results. Glama Natural® Translucent Printing Papers are easy to print on when following these simple hints.
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