What causes the KernowPrint labels to jam, and how can it be avoided?

Jamming of the KernowPrint labels is most often caused by static build up.

All KernowPrint labels have an anti-stat coating on back of liner to address this issue

However, because of the ultra smooth surface of the clear, that stock is somewhat more susceptible to static and instances of jamming

Maintaining humidity at 45% or greater can help mitigate.

Other suggestions include fanning the stock prior to running; selecting the shortest print path; and employing any additional anti-stat measures available including tinsel, anti-stat bars etc.

Can KernowPrint Dry Toner be printed using offset presses?

Yes. Oxidative and UV inks formulated for use on plastic are compatible. Laser safe inks are recommended if the preprinted stock is to be run in xerography. When using oxidative inks, limited use of drying powder is recommended. Limit ink coverage in areas to be laser imaged. Maintain a minimum of 45% press room relative humidity.

What are the recommended environmental conditions when running KernowPrint Dry Toner?

Controlling print room conditions are crucial when printing synthetic media. Temperature and humidity should be controlled between 10-30C (70-76F). and 40 – 55% Relative Humidity. Failure to control the environmental conditions will cause static buildup impacting print image quality and media handling performance.

How long will the image last on KernowPrint Dry Toner when used outside?

The longevity of the image depends on the concentration of UV in the light it is exposed to. Direct sun is worst case and from what we have seen the image will begin to fade within 6 months of direct exposure. We do not know if the fade curve is linear relative to UV concentration or how long the image will last in total darkness. The key however is protecting the image from UV whether it is through using UV-screening over-varnish or glass containing a UV barrier. Toners also vary in printing hardware, with a variation between different makes and models possible.

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What Best Practices Are Recommended When Running KernowPrint Dry Toner?

Media must be acclimated in the original sealed package at the printer environment for 24 to 48 hours before use. Any unused media should be stored in the original box.
For optimum image quality and reliability, maintain printer room Relative Humidity at 40% or higher. Printer room Relative Humidity of 40-45% may require transfer and fusing adjustments for best image quality results. Printer Room Relative Humidity conditions of less than 40% are not recommended.
A 1-inch margin on both the trail and lead edge of the sheet is recommended; however a 2-inch margin may be required to eliminate the occurrence of Edge Deletion Artifacts when printing 3 and 4 color process colors.
Multiple 3 and 4 color process solids may be more prone to image quality artifacts such as streaks and mottle.
Printer setting recommendations are intended to be “Starting Point” target values that may have to be adjusted depending on printer room %RH, artwork composition and / or printer condition to obtain optimum image quality.
When consecutively printing more than 1000 sheets it may be necessary to run plain paper that is the same size as the synthetic media every 500 sheets in order to clean residual fuser oil from the fuser section for printers that use fuser oil. Please check with your service representative to determine if this is required.
It is highly recommended that the End User try a sample before purchasing significant quantities.

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Can KernowPrint Dry Toner sheets be folded and scored?

Thinner films can be folded using standard folding equipment, but it will continue to have some bounce back unlike paper because it has no grain and is a denser material. Thicker films requires systems that can apply heat and/or scoring (after printing) to create an effective fold.

Traditional scoring techniques such as Press Score, Rotary Score, or Die score are suitable. The depth of the score should be 20% of the thickness of the media.

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Can KernowPrint Dry Toner be printed using offset presses?

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Is KernowPrint Dry Toner available in colors?

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How long will the image last on KernowPrint Dry Toner when used outside?

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Can KernowPrint Dry Toner be Recycled?

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Is KernowPrint Dry Toner considered to be acid free?

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Can KernowPrint be trimmed and Die Cut?

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Can KernowPrint Dry Toner sheets be folded and scored?

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