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Raw & Post Processing, Printing => Printing: Printers, Papers and Inks => Topic started by: lighthunter on May 10, 2015, 10:33:47 am

Title: Flatten curled paper
Post by: lighthunter on May 10, 2015, 10:33:47 am

Hi All
You know that the last meters of a photo roll paper is always curled especially on thick paper
How to flatten it in a fast way?
I use hp z3200

Title: Re: Flatten curled paper
Post by: Epilger on May 11, 2015, 12:53:04 am

We use a heat press at our shop. 10 seconds with 200-300 degrees and they will be flat. Make sure to use a piece of Kraft paper on top.

Title: Re: Flatten curled paper
Post by: lighthunter on May 11, 2015, 05:39:45 am

Aha
What about hot laminator ?
(http://www.hzhongmei.com/en/manage/cpgl/pic/200782011295940766.jpg)

Title: Re: Flatten curled paper
Post by: jferrari on May 11, 2015, 07:34:19 am

I would use a D-Roller (http://www.aztek.com/Deroller.html). Buy one or make your own.    - Jim

Title: Re: Flatten curled paper
Post by: bobphill on May 11, 2015, 10:14:57 am

I keep back the last 5-6m of a roll of heavyweight matte (not gloss or satin!) paper as a 'de-curling' device. Unroll a good length, then place the offending curled print face up, then roll it inside so it curls the other way. Leave for a while and the print will come out curled slightly the other way. It then flattens out as the print tries to re-curl itself. A few trials and now I get a flat print every time. Don't use gloss or satin as the 'de-curler' because the print image will stick to it. Occasionally I buy a roll of cheap heavyweight matte paper especially for this purpose. I find that matte prints de-curl very quickly, while gloss/satin can take as long as overnight.

Title: Re: Flatten curled paper
Post by: jed best on May 12, 2015, 10:12:35 pm

I use a D Roller from Shades of Paper. http://shadesofpaper.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3412_18&products_id=235

It is quick and very easy to use.