Aqueous Media Application Guide Aqueous Media Application Guide Que Media, Inc. | (951) 808-9443 | [email protected] | Que-Media.com Aqueous Media Application Guide Aqueous Media Application Guide Our Aqueous Coatings are designed to work with all water base printers including Dye Base and Pigment inks. Our two most common coatings are matte porous and glossy microporous. Both coatings are designed to hold a large ink load in a very stable format to avoid ink bleeding and protect the ink from water damage or smearing. Many of our matte coatings are compatible with latex printers as well. This guide is designed to simplify the process of choosing the right aqueous and/or cross platform media for the job. n Choosing the Right POS/POP Media Made Simple n Bright Ideas Start with the Right Backlit Media. n More Roll-up and “Pop-in” Solutions n Ideas that Stick - Self Adhesives n Choosing the Right Photo Paper Starts Here n Fabric & Canvas for That Perfect Look and Feel n Choosing the Right Banner Offers Long Term Solutions n Over Laminates for Protection QUEs & As Identifying Media Ink Sets: Q: Are any of Que Media’s products compatible with other printer inks systems? AQ L UV ES A: Yes, many of Que’s products are cross platform compatible. Take a look at the ink icons to the right. These icons AQUEOUS LATEX ULTRAVIOLET ECO-SOLVENT will appear throughout this guide to all media that applies. Que Media, Inc. | (951) 808-9443 | [email protected] | Que-Media.com Aqueous Media Application Guide Choosing the Right POS/POP Media Made Simple Point of sale, retractable banner stands, pop-up , and tradeshow display film. BEST FOR PREMIUM DURABLE BEST FOR PRODUCTION BEST FOR PREMIUM DURABLE BEST FOR PRODUCTION INDOOR BANNERS DURABLE BANNER PHOTO REPRODUCTION DURABLE PHOTO REPRODUCTION WRPPDS DSWRPP-P PPGWR PPGWRP Professional matte stay-flat Everyday matte stay-flat Professional gloss microporous Everyday gloss high density polypropylene polypropylene polypropylene microporous polypropylene AQ L UV AQ L UV AQ AQ This professional grade polypropylene This everyday polypropylene has a Our elite polypropylene is our highest PPGWRP produces high performing has a specially formulated coating specially formulated coating on the performing film banner. Its superior banners with superior tear and water on the backside to force the media backside to force the media to lay flat tear resistance and microporous resistance. Its microporous coating to lay flat on both sides. WRPPDS on both sides. DSWRPP-P has good coating gives it the ability to reproduce gives it the ability to reproduce true has excellent tear resistance and tear resistance and its microporous photo quality images and makes this high quality photographic images with its smooth matte, microporous top top coating gives it the ability to the ideal media for indoor signage. rich blacks. coating gives it the ability to reproduce reproduce rich, accurate color. This is Requires no lamination unless higher accurate color. This is an ideal product an ideal product for indoor signage. protection is needed. n Photo and Graphic Displays for indoor signage. n POP Displays n Indoor Banner n Photo Reproduction n Indoor Banners n POP Display n Posters n POP Displays n Indoor Banner n, POP Display n Indoor Banners n Posters Did You Know... Compare: POS vs POP STRONG STRONGER STRONGEST Point of Sale (POS) displays are a specialized form of sales promotion Polypropylene Polyester Hybrid (PP) found near, on, or next to a checkout counter (the “point of sale”). They are (PET) Hybrid products intended to draw the customers’ attention to products. Economical Best choice for such as, A Point of Purchase (POP) display is marketing material or advertising choice for short durable banners Polypropylene placed next to the merchandise it is promoting. term banners and and POS signage. with Polyester These materials will highlight the product and draw the customer’s POS signage. Tear resistant and offer a lower cost attention to it, which is important in a retail store crammed Good tear lay-flat properties. alternative with with similar products. resistance. added benefits. Que Media, Inc. | (951) 808-9443 | [email protected] | Que-Media.com Aqueous Media Application Guide Choosing the Right POS/POP Media... Bright Ideas Start with the Right Backlit Media When choosing backlit media, the most important aspect is color density. You want your blacks to be dark and your colors vibrant. BEST FOR MATTE BEST FOR GLOSS BEST FOR OVERLAYS AND BACKLIT DISPLAYS BACKLIT DISPLAYS ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS TIPS: WRBLF WRGBLF DMPETF Matte backlit polyester film Gloss backlit polyester film Double matte PET film Tips for creating effective backlit-display graphics: Identify the customer’s needs: specific application, longevity requirements, budget, expectations, etc. Match the application to the appropriate printer. Match the right media to the AQ L UV AQ AQ L UV printer and ink. Understand the light source with which the graphic will be With a matte porous top coat that This film is gloss coated to allow Much more durable than traditional displayed. allows for heavy ink saturation and heavy ink saturation for sharp, vivid vellum, this PET film will hold up deep, dense blacks. Quick dry time images. The quick dry performance better in rugged situations and job Take into account the and water resistant. This coating will will keep production moving, sites. Our coating is formulated performance requirements of produce graphics that will “pop” with minimizing overhead and maximizing specifically for high speed print the different mounting options. every type of backlit box profits. systems and is approved for the Hp PageWide XL. Can be written on with n Display and Boxes n Bars and Pubs pen or pencil. n Backlit Trade Show Displays n Indoor Gloss POP n Blueprint Overlays n Lightbox Graphics n Low Light Settings n Kiosks n Architectural Designs n Kiosks n CAD Drawings n Craft Projects Need Printed Samples? See, touch and feel our entire wide format print media line. Give us a call for more details. (951) 808-9443 Que Media, Inc. | (951) 808-9443 | [email protected] | Que-Media.com Aqueous Media Application Guide Compare: Choosing the Right POS/POP Media... Roll-up Film More Roll-up and Roll-up film is best for retractable banners “Pop-in” Solutions Choosing the right roll up display film is a matter Pop-in Film of balancing cost and durability Pop-in is best for Compare the products here. You’ll be sure to find display units and trade the media that suits your application. show booths BEST CHOICE FOR PRODUCTION BEST FOR PREMIUM BEST FOR RIGID BEST FOR SHORT TERM ROLL-UP DISPLAYS ROLL UP DISPLAYS POP-IN/POP-OUT DISPLAY BLOCKOUT ROLL-UP BANNERS ABOB HDSB POP WRPPBO Hybrid matte blockout roll-up film 100% PET silver back display film Hybrid matte semi-rigid blockout grey Hybrid matte blockout stay-flat back film polypropylene AQ L UV AQ L UV AQ L UV AQ L UV ABOB is a perfect film for any indoor This lightweight stay-flat film has a Aqueous users can use POP to make Smooth, matte porous top coating display use, roll-up banners, pop- silver blockout backside that allows POP-IN graphics for trade shows will not only allow for heavy ink in display film and indoor window your design to really pop. Smooth, and display units. Semi-rigid for easy saturation with aqueous inks but graphic when used with our non-glare finish to eliminate any handling that prevents jamming. works extremely well with latex and mounting adhesive. The bright white unwanted reflection. HDSB is We recommend using Millennium UV inks producing vivid graphics. coating gives color a boost and the waterproof and tear resistant, making laminates for finishing and scratch The blockout layer keeps your display PET center keeps it from curling. It for a very durable display. resistance. Completely block-out and bright with no wash-out. The perfect is recommended that you laminate bright white matte porous top coat for solution to short-term trade show using Que Media Millennium film. n Roll-up Displays bold, bright graphics. displays and posters. n Curl Free Signage n n Best for Display Units White Back Roll-up Film n Window Application n 100% PET n Trade Show Pop-In’s n Trade Show Booths with Mounting Adhesive when Laminated n High-end POS n Durable Posters n Heavyweight n Trade Show Display n Economical Que Media, Inc. | (951) 808-9443 | [email protected] | Que-Media.com Aqueous Media Application Guide Ideas that Stick- Self Adhesives Several applications with permanent and removable adhesives. Ask yourself these two questions: n What is the material of the mounting surface n How long do I want to display it? Permanent adhesive is very aggressive and will adhere upon contact with mounting surface. It forms a lasting bond and can possibly leave a residue when removed. Textured or rougher surfaces such as interior walls do not BEST FOR FLAT MOUNTING BEST FOR SHORT TERM APPLICATIONS FLAT MOUNTING APPLICATIONS have enough surface area for a low tack adhesives to grip and maintain adhesion therefore require a high tack adhesive. PPGWRAD PPGWRADP Professional gloss Everyday gloss Removable adhesives are designed to be removed with microporous polypropylene w/ microporous polypropylene w/ relative ease. They generally leave no residue. Smooth permanent adhesive permanent adhesive surfaces such as windows and mounting boards work best with removable adhesive media. Compare: Paper Polypropylene Vinyl (PVC) (PP) AQ AQ Easy to Vinyl (PVC) is apply. Not Economical soft, flexible as durable choice between and offers a This is our highest quality Designed to be used on applications or tear cost and great amount polypropylene for indoor film signage, such as window signs, boards or resistant as durability.