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Amplifi “AMP” UV Ink

Amplifi “AMP” UV Ink

THINNING Stir well before every use. Amplifi AMP are supplied in a pressready condition for most applications. For certain printing conditions it may be necessary to thin slightly (3-5% with AMP-TH Thinner). MESH Amplifi AMP prints and cures well through 355-380 (140 to 150/cm) Gloss UV ink plain weave monofilament polyester. Pigment used in AMP-009 Dense may increase mesh degradation. For optimum flexibility, for high density every endeavor should be made to minimize ink film thickness. Stencils polythylene sheet and banner, Stencil materials must be solvent resistant and produce a thin film stencil (3-6 microns of emulsion over mesh). Dirasol SuperCoat 916 emulsion is recommended to give the highest print quality, minimize polystyrene, deposit variables, and improve economy. polypropylene and corrugated plastics

Amplifi AMP UV Ink Features The main features are: ••Press Ready ••Excellent Flexibility and Intercoat Adhesion ••Fast Cure Speeds ••Superior Printability for Large Format Work ••Excellent Block Resistance ••Very Wide Adhesion Range ••Superior Water Resistance ••Identical Pigmentation has been used for Amplifi AMP & LFI SMS toners for blended consistency ••Good finishing properties – cutting, creasing, folding

FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Graphic Systems Division • Phone: 800-877-0555 • Email: [email protected] • Web: www.fujifilmgraphics.com AMPLIFI AMP UV INK UV INK FOR MULTIPLE P.O.P. SUBSTRATES

Curing as supposedly similar substrates can SPECIFICATIONS: Ultraviolet curable inks are dependent vary between different manufacturers AMPLIFI AMP UV INK on a high dosage of intense ultraviolet and even between different batches Media Type in a spectral range between 250 from the same manufacturers. Certain High Density Linear plastics may be impregnated with Polyethylene Sheet and 360 nanometers to initiate cure. Coroplast® Cor-X®, and Light energy must penetrate the entire lubricants which, like plasticizer other Fluted Polyethylene/ ink layer to achieve proper cure and ink migration, may impair adhesion and Polypropylene Stocks block resistance, even a considerable Polystyrene performance. Many Rigid Plastics period after printing. Other plastics can Polyethylene Banner If under-cure is experienced with any become brittle or caused to curl after Light energy level color, demonstrated through a wet film printing. requirements vary or loss of gloss, it is usually due to from ink to ink and are END-USER MUST DETERMINE SUITABILITY dependent on a number excessive ink deposit. To correct this, the OF THIS PRODUCT FOR THE INTENDED USE of factors: PRIOR TO PRODUCTION. mechanics, such as mesh, squeegee, Ink chemistry color density, belt speed, or the amount Outdoor Use Color of UV energy, must be changed. Ink deposit (film weight) Accelerated weathering tests indicate Substrate being printed that Amplifi (AMP) prints exhibit an Halftone or line color Reduction of color density is easily exterior life of up to two years in a For Amplifi the achieved by letting the color down with temperate climate, with the exception of following guidelines are recommended: MX (Mixing Clear) until proper cure is AMP-114, 121, 164, HTM, HTY, IHM, IHY, obtained. where color deterioration was evident AMP Halftone Inks – 380.34PW Mesh Adhesion should be at least 80% within the two years time frame. Color Minimum millijoules–100 mJ/cm2–measured at the immediately out of the reactor with final matches intended for outdoor use over 120 days should not contain AMP-114, UVA component adhesion developing in two to four hours. Minimum milliwatts-500 121, 164, HTM, HTY, IHM or IHY. Use mW/cm2-measured at the If total cure on a given substrate with a UVA component specific color needs to be established, AMP-814, 821, 864, PHTM, PHTY, PIHM or PIHY for exterior life of up to two years. Line -355.34PW the piece should be passed through the Mesh reactor one or two more times. This will Some rigid fluted stocks degrade rapidly Minimum millijoules-125 in high humidity and sun exposure mJ/cm2-measured at the usually simulate final adhesion. UVA component environments. To optimize ink adhesion Minimum milliwatts-500 Coverage under these conditions, add 3-5% by mW/cm2-measured at the UVA component Standard line colors should yield a weight PN-WRA. Once catalyzed, the ink For Amplifi the coverage of 2,800 to 3,500 square feet/ has a four to six hour pot life. following guidelines are gallon (64 to 80 m²/liter) depending on recommended: The AMP and LFI fluorescent inks are film thickness. AMP-026 , AMP- not recommended for outdoor use. 009 Dense Black Most fluorescent pigments will begin -355.34PW Mesh Wash Up Minimum millijoules- 150 Wash up on press with Xtend™ press to fade immediately when exposed mJ/cm2-measured at the washes and after the production run to direct sunlight. When exposed to UVA component with Xtend™ ink degradents. external elements or direct sunlight, Minimum milliwatts-500 these pigments tend to lose all color mW/cm2-measured at the Color Availability within 4 weeks. UVA component The Amplifi standard color range includes the nine base Seritone Matching The Seritone Matching System System (SMS) colors, standard colors, The Seritone Matching System has been fluorescent colors, halftone colors and designed to enable printers to readily simulate ®* and most other extended life colors. TM colors in-house. The system consists of Pre-Production Test nine SMS base colors, each of which has Amplifi AMP has been formulated to been selected for its cleanliness of tone THE FUJIFILM POLICY adhere to most polyethylene and some and suitability for intermixing. Using the We at Fujifilm believe that “sustainable polypropylene substrates with surface SMS base colors plus Shading Black, development” of the Earth, mankind, Tinting White and Mixing Clear, almost and companies in the 21st century is an tension levels of 38 dyne/cm or higher. issue that must be addressed with the highest priority. However, it is strongly recommended any color can be produced. As a socially responsible corporation, we actively that all substrates be tested before use *Pantone, Inc’s check-standard trademark for reproduction and color undertake corporate activities with our environmental reproduction. values in mind. We strive to be a dedicated steward FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Graphic Systems Division of the environment and assist our customers and corporate partners in doing the same. Phone: 800-877-0555 • Email: [email protected] • Web: www.fujifilmgraphics.com amplifi_amp_160401 AMPLIFI AMP UV INK UV INK FOR MULTIPLE P.O.P. SUBSTRATES

STANDARD HALFTONE COLORS STORAGE SPECIFICATIONS: Amplifi AMP standard halftone Containers should be tightly closed AMPLIFI AMP UV INK colors comply with the ISO 2846 immediately after use. At the end Seritone Matching color standard. ISO 2846 establishes of long printing runs, surplus ink System Colors Fluorescent Colors* specifications for color andfrom the screen should be disposed 900114956 AMP-064 900130335 AMP-600 Lemon GS FL Chartruese transparency of four color process of. Amplifi AMP inks and reducers 900114936 AMP-066 900130336 AMP-610 ink for four-. Amplifi should not be stored in direct Yellow RS FL Yellow AMP halftone inks are ISO 2846 sunlight or extreme temperatures. 900114952 AMP-814 900130348 AMP-620 EL Orange FL Blaze Orange compliant as recommended when Refer to Safety Data Sheet (SDS) 900114953 AMP-821 900130349 AMP-630 using the G7 color process control for materials and conditions to be EL YS FL Orange Red 900114939 AMP-127 900130350 AMP-640 method. The densities are slightly avoided. In the interest of maximum Violet FL Rocket Red higher than SWOP (Specification shelf life, storage temperatures 900114954 AMP-864 900130361 AMP-650 Web Offset Publication) under most should be between 50°F (10°C) and EL Red BS FL 900114991 AMP-165 900130362 AMP-660 conditions and, therefore, offer 77°F (25°C). When stored under Magenta FL Green scope for adjustment with the these conditions the maximum shelf 900114992 AMP-230 900130363 AMP-670 addition of halftone extender base. life is shown by the use by dates, GS FL Blue 900114993 AMP-325 * Due to the composition of Amplifi AMP halftone inks print with which are clearly marked on all ink Green fluorescent inks, they are made a superior low dot profile and hold containers. Standard Colors to order and for best results should be used promptly. the dot structure over long press 900130501 AMP-009 Dense Black* (may increase Halftone Colors runs. High temperature storage/shipment mesh degradation) 900113977 AMP-HTC of prints may have an adverse effect 900130473 AMP-026 Halftone Cyan INTENSE HALFTONE COLORS on block resistance. Brilliant White* 900114944 AMP-PHTM 900115787 AMP-123 Premium HT Magenta Amplifi AMP intense halftone colors Medium Yellow 900114945 AMP-PHTY are considerably higher in density SAFETY AND HANDLING Brilliant Orange make with Premium HT Yellow than “SWOP” standards. Reduction 25% AMP-814 & 75% 900113980 AMP-HTK Refer to SDS for safety, handling, AMP-821 Halftone Black of color density is easily achieved by waste disposal and regulatory 900114998 AMP-141 900113981 AMP-HTX letting down the color with AMP-HTX information. All colors have been Fire Red Halftone Base for “AMP” Halftones (Halftone Base) 900130334 AMP-143 Intense Halftone formulated to contain no pigments Fire Red BS Colors until proper density is obtained. which contain lead or other heavy 900115785 AMP-155 900113982 AMP-IHC metals. These products are Rubine Red Intense HT Cyan THINNERS/MODIFIERS 900115789 AMP-180 900114946 AMP-PIHM formulated to meet CONEG Packing Warm Red Amplifi AMP colors are supplied Prem. Intense HT Magenta Legislation and ROHS Electrical 900115783 AMP-190 900114947 AMP-PIHY at a press ready viscosity for most Process Blue and Electronic Equipment Directive. Prem. Intense HT Yellow printing applications. It may be 900129544 AMP-200 900113985 AMP-IHK If necessary, certification of lead Peacock Blue necessary to thin slightly (3%-5%) Intense HT Black and heavy metals content can be 900114999 AMP-205 Reducers/Modifiers with AMP-TH for cylinder presses Reflex Blue obtained from an independent 900115790 AMP-TH/1 900115784 AMP-210 Thinner or special applications. Amplifi AMP Ultra Blue laboratory. 900097004 PFS26568 Mixing Clear (AMP-MX) may be used 900115782 AMP-221 Flattening Paste to reduce the strength of a color with Emerald Green 900130246 AMP-233 Gloss Overprint Clear minimal effect on viscosity. When Blue RS 900066706 GSG-GOP Gloss OP Clear printing on low dyne or questionable 900114996 AMP-301 substrate an addition of PN-WRA Black Optional Short Term 900114997 AMP-311 Graphic Economy may be necessary to achieve proper White Versions adhesion. PN_WRA should be 900114994 AMP-TW (can be used for Color matches Tinting White and finished prints intended for added 3% to 5% by weight, and The information and recommendations contained in this Technical Data Sheet, as well as technical advice otherwise given by representatives 900114995 AMP-SB outdoor use less than 120 days) once mixed, has a pot life of four to of our Company, whether verbally or in writing, are based on our Shading Black 900114937 AMP-114 present knowledge and believed to be accurate. However, no guarantee Orange six hours. Unused ink with PN-WRA regarding their accuracy is given as we cannot cover or anticipate 900114943 AMP-MX every possible application of our products and because manufacturing Mixing Clear 900114938 AMP-121 should be properly disposed of as methods, printing stocks and other materials vary. For the same reason Red YS our products are sold without warranty and on condition that users shall * Verify correct curing, 150 mJ/ outlined in the SDS. make their own tests to satisfy themselves that they will meet fully their cm2 recommended 900114940 AMP-164 particular requirements. Our policy of continuous product improvement Red BS might make some of the information contained in this Technical Data Sheet out of date and users are requested to ensure that they follow 900113978 AMP-HTM current recommendations. Halftone Magenta 900113979 AMP-HTY Halftone Yellow 900113983 AMP-IHM Intense HT Magenta 900113984 AMP-IHY Intense HT Yellow

FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Graphic Systems Division Phone: 800-877-0555 • Email: [email protected] • Web: www.fujifilmgraphics.com amplifi_amp_160401 AMPLIFI AMP UV INK UV INK FOR MULTIPLE P.O.P. SUBSTRATES

Blending Satin and Matte Version of the AMPLIFI inks

Background: There are a number of factors that can affect gloss Gloss Expectations: The following guidelines are given to achieve measurement/level of a print. These include film weight, application desired satin or matte gloss levels with AMPLIFI screen ink. All method, cure level, substrate, color match variations (blends vs. single measurements made with a 60° gloss meter on styrene material via a ink colors) and viewing angle different than the standard 60°. Variations 355.34 PW mesh. of gloss can occur when using the same ink under different conditions. Satin Gloss = 30 - 50% Years of experience have shown that printers are most efficient and Matte Gloss = Less than 25% have greater control when blending satin and matte versions in their print production ink room. Ink originally manufactured to be Satin or The following table provides instructions for screen printers to create a Matte will change in the container over time. matte and satin finish with the addition of“PFS26568 UV Flattening Paste.” Remember, factors listed above that will impact gloss level.

Target Gloss Level: 45 - 50 Gloss 30 - 35 Gloss 20 - 25 Gloss 15 - 20 Gloss Addition %: 5% 10% 15% 20%

AMP & LFI Substrate Performance Graphic Printing Substrates AMP LFI Coroplast YES NO Economy Polyolefin Banner Material (Polypropylene / Polyethylene) YES NO Linear Polyethylene Treated YES NO Linear Polypropylene Treated YES NO PE Banner (polyethylene) YES NO ABS YES YES Card Stock (test LFI, preferred for some finishing applications) YES YES Expanded PVC YES YES PET – Polyester (polyethylene terephthalate) (e) YES YES PETG - Polyester (polyethylene terephthalate glycol) (g) YES YES Polycarbonate* Application Dependent YES YES Polystyrene YES YES Pressure Sensitive Vinyl YES YES PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride (rigid/matte) YES YES Static Cling Vinyl (Vinyl - electrostatic film) NO YES Vinyl Banner NO YES

FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Graphic Systems Division Phone: 800-877-0555 • Email: [email protected] • Web: www.fujifilmgraphics.com amplifi_amp_160401