HP 3000CP - Manual (Page 58)

Working with Media
Using the Ink System UV Outside
3-6
Installing the Final Print
Recommendations to Follow When Installing the Final Print
Follow these recommendations when the final print is to be displayed outdoors:
■ Installation temperatures
Final graphic installation temperature should range between 28
° F and 110°F.
Final graphic removal temperature should range between 28
° F and 110°F.
■ Installation surfaces
The print must only be installed on flat, vertical surfaces. It is not recommended
to install the final print over rivets or corrugations.
The surface should not be susceptible to fuel spillage.
The print must be flat, with minimum curvature and mounted in a vertical
position with no more than
±10° tilt.
Detergent-and-water application methods should not be used.
The surfaces that give easy print removal include; aluminum, painted metal
(with good paint adhesion), Sintra board, acrylic, PVC banners and glass.
However all surfaces should be tested before applying the print.
If the surface has poor paint adhesion, paint may be pulled off when the final
graphic is removed. Aged surfaces with surface oxidation or chalking may result
in adhesive residue when the final print is removed.
■ Installing on glass surfaces
The use of dark colors on your print may increase the risk of glass breakage. All
glass has a tendency to absorb heat when exposed to sunlight. The ability of
glass to resist breakage due to temperature stress is affected by size, thickness,
quality of cut, edge treatment, tinting of the glass, and the frame design.
NOTE: Do not use very dark colors in window applications. Large areas of dark
opaque colors could greatly increase the risk of glass breakage.