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Raw & Post Processing, Printing => Printing: Printers, Papers and Inks => Topic started by: ewanmathers on February 09, 2012, 12:02:30 pm

Title: Acetate printing for separations on Epson 3880
Post by: ewanmathers on February 09, 2012, 12:02:30 pm

Has anyone had any experience of printing on Acetate, or similar materials, using the Epson 3880 printer?  I have been asked if I can do this to create separations for use in Silk Screen Printing and copper etching.  Any information gratefully received!  Thanks.

Title: Re: Acetate printing for separations on Epson 3880
Post by: Sven W on February 09, 2012, 03:08:07 pm

Most of the films used for negatives or separations comes in rolls.
E.g. Epson Clear Film: "This media is for creating high-quality, film positives for various screen-printing applications. Optimized for Epson pigment-based inks."
But the Pictorico OHP Transparency Film (http://diamond-jet.com/ultrapremiumohptransparencyfilm.aspx) comes in sheets:
"Excellent compatibility with Epson UltraChrome Photo Black K3 inks
-High UV density
-Thickness: 145 μm
-Recommended for film positives & negatives for screen/flexo printing and contact print"

/Sven