Supplies Storage & Handling
• Ink and media are sensitive to environmental conditions. It is important that supplies are kept in a
controlled area for the best image quality and operations when used in the printer.
• For Standard Inks and Media:
Printing: 18-30˚C non-condensing 30-70% Relative Humidity.
Storage: 5-35˚ 40-60% Relative Humidity
Important: Inks can be permanently damaged if exposed to temperatures outside of this range
for any period of time.
• If media are kept in an environment outside of these parameters, they may still be used to print perfectly,
but media should be allowed to normalise in the correct conditions for sufficient time, at least 48 hours prior
to use.
• Always store inkjet media products in their original cartons and also in the original wrapper or bag. The full
packaging is designed to give the best protection to base materials and ink receiver coatings to maximise
product life.
• In case media rolls are separated from their cartons, every roll of Xerox media can be precisely identified
from information printed on the inside of the core.
• Most media where sensitised with an ink receiving coating or with other treatments such as adhesive will
have a finite shelf life. Nominally the shelf life expectancy is as described below if kept in original, unopened
packaging, but this largely depends on precise storage conditions.
Media: 2 years
Vinyl: 1 year
Inks: 2 years
• The image surface must be kept dry and free of grease, oil, silicones and dirt to achieve best results. It is
recommended that cotton gloves be used when handling inkjet-coated materials to avoid fingerprints.
• Inks can be permanently damaged if exposed to temperatures outside their range for any period of time.
For further information contact:
Xerox House
Maylands Avenue
Hemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire
HP7 2DE
United Kingdom
Tel +44 (0) 1442 886 019
This guide is not as an instruction manual, it is provided as a source of information and advice,
based on practical test experience, and knowledge. While care has been taken to anticipate
problems and outline possible difficulties, it is impossible to cover all situations and the content
and procedures described do not constitute a warranty. It is highly recommended that you test
any application before a job is attempted. The variety of possible applications makes it necessary
for users to take specific steps to ascertain the suitability of materials described here for their
specific purposes.
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