MDV GmbH, Robuskin PET 125 B/T ID March,

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1 Rochester Institute of Technology Substrate Qualification Performance Report MDV GmbH, Robuskin PET 125 B/T ID 6152 March, E<OGI<JJ ;`^`kxc Gif[lZk`fe :fcfi Gi\jj\j JL9JKI8K< ver:050318jpd

2 Table of Contents Substrate Qualification Performance Report 1. Introduction Request and Approval List of Substrate Requested Detail Information of Substrate Substrate Conditions and Measurements Substrate measurements:... 3 Thickness G60 Gloss Gloss Uniformity Brightness CIELAB L*, A*, B* Smoothness Grain Direction 3. Substrate Qualification Machine Information Qualification Runs Tests Substrate dependent engine settings Color Gamut Chart Observations Overall print quality Recommendations Working Concerns Release date... 6 RIT Printing Applications Laboratory Substrate Qualification Performance Report

3 1. Introduction 1.1 Request and Approval Date of request: 10/26/06 Date of contract signing: 02/26/07 Date paper received: 02/07/07 Date qualification started 02/16/07 Date qualification completed 03/08/ List of Substrate requested Robuskin PET 125 B/T Detail Information of Substrate Manufacturer: MDV GmbH Substrate Name: Robuskin PET 125 B/T Grammage (Basis Weight): 190 gsm Substrate Type: Matte Coated Size: 12x18 inches Grain Direction: Long Thickness: 125 µm 2. Substrate Conditions and Measurements 2.1 Substrate Measurements: Performed at RIT Substrate Measurements properties upon receiving: Thickness: 137 µm Gloss (G60): 3.1 Avg. 3.2 Max 3.0 Min Gloss Uniformity (G60) Avg Brightness (Top): 95.4 High 95.2 Low 95 Avg CIELAB L*, a*, b* (C/2degree ISO 2469 Geometry): L* 1.20 a* b* Smoothness Top (µm): Grain Direction: NA RIT Printing Applications Laboratory 3 Substrate Qualification Performance Report

4 3. Substrate Qualification 3.1 Machine Information Engine Number: # 0508-SA Software Version: Qualification Runs Tests RIT conducts a number of evaluations, to determine the optimum engine dependent settings, for the particular substrate. Selection criteria for the different settings are based on: DryInk adhesion, color density, overall image quality, sufficient discharging, and no artifacts such as excessive curl or blistering. The Process of Substrate Qualification contains the following steps: Substrate Testing ICC Profile Generation Verification Script File Creation Note that it is important that the paper runs smoothly through the entire test runs. ICC profiles for three screening systems (classic, optimum, and line) with two color separations (UCR and GCR) are created Substrate Dependent Engine Settings Substrate ID: 6152 Script File Name: Robuskin_PET_125_B_T_840.mtp Substrate Category: Opaque Foil Substrate Type: Matte Coated Thickness: 137 µm Creep Value: 74 µm Basis Weight: 190 gsm Substrate Default Sizes: European Conditioner Temperature: 80 Minimum Conditioner Temperature: 80 Bypass: Never Fuser Surface Temperature: 160 C Energy Flow: 1639 W Nip Width: µm Blower Speed: 50 % Discharge Level Side 1: 10 Discharge Level Side 2: 10 Cleaning Paper Stream Length: 100 mm Transfer Current K: 0 µa Transfer Current Y: 0 µa Transfer Current M: 0 µa Transfer Current C: 0 µa ICC Profiles: See Attachments RIT Printing Applications Laboratory 4 Substrate Qualification Performance Report

5 3.2.2 Color Gamut Chart 4. Observations This product functions as expected under the evaluation conditions. 5. Overall Print Quality Visual evaluation for the printed sheets is satisfactory under graphics arts standard viewing condition, D5000 illumination with neutral surrounds. RIT Printing Applications Laboratory 5 Substrate Qualification Performance Report

6 6. Recommendations 6.1 Working This substrate is qualified for the Kodak NexPress 2500 and those machines with the Opaque foil Media Category enabled. 6.2 Concerns 7. Release date There are no concerns with this substrate as a result of the qualification process on supported Kodak NexPress models. The expected release date for the Substrate Script file is the second quarter of RIT offers this substrate qualification consistent with guidelines agreed to with Kodak. Rochester Institute of Technology Printing Applications Laboratory Rochester Institute of Technology plays a unique role for the printing and publishing industries by educating their future employees, training their current employees and supporting their applied research activities. The Printing Applications Laboratory supports academic programming at RIT, providing students with technical expertise, guidance, and access to a unique, hands-on learning environment Leveraging RIT s comprehensive collection of full-scale contemporary printing equipment, from conventional processes to state-of-the-art digital printing technology, the Printing Applications Laboratory provides industry with practical, measurable information to control and improve the quality of their products. For nearly 50 years, PAL has provided state-of-the-industry printing platforms and value added services to organizations engaged in printing materials evaluation and development. RIT Printing Applications Laboratory 6 Substrate Qualification Performance Report