Paper Profile
ULTRA YUPO® (FEB)
Product Description
Printing Tips
Ultra YUPO® is an advanced environmentally sound
synthetic grade with a reputation for delivering
extreme tear and water resistance characteristics.
Constructed from polypropylene, Ultra YUPO® is
dust free and is chemical, oil and UV resistant, with
drying times similar to that of traditional paper
when used in conjunction with oxidising inks,
making it ideal for a plethora of applications.
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Features & Benefits
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100% waterproof
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Conforms to the European Toy Safety
Standard
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Free of toxins and heavy metals
In terms of whiteness, smoothness, and
opaqueness, the surface of YUPO® has the
same characteristics as paper.
Be sure to bring your unopened packages of
YUPO® into the same atmosphere as the
printing room 24 hours before printing.
Optimal printing room conditions :
Room temperature : 20-25°C.
Humidity : 50-70%RH
Use synthetic paper inks which dry by
oxidation
Set spray powder volume at the same level for
printing coated paper.
Chemical, tear and stain resistant
Fast drying times – similar to traditional paper
100% recyclable
Printing Methods
Approved for non-aqueous & fatty food
contact
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Offset
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UV Offset
Properties
Caliper
uM
Ultra Yupo®
(FEB)
AKLD +64 9 579 0050
Weight
g/m²
Density
g/m³
Whiteness
%
Opacity
%
Gloss
%
Tensile strength
kN/m
MD
CD
Tear strength mN
MD
CD
95
73.2
0.77
98
96
52
5
13
300
180
110
84.7
0.77
98
96
51
6
14
380
230
130
100.1
0.77
98
97
51
7
17
500
290
150
115.5
0.77
98
98
50
7
20
610
350
200
158.0
0.79
98
99
48
9
26
990
450
250
200.0
0.80
98
99
46
12
33
1430
370
300
252.0
0.84
98
99
46
12
40
3320
830
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Paper Profile
YUPO® FPU
Printing Tips
Product Description
YUPO® FPU is a specially formulated synthetic sheet
ideal for all large format production. FPU has a
unique surface treatment, which enables
outstanding ink adhesion, by UV cured screen and
inkjet processes. The whiteness, opacity and
exceptional print performance make this the ideal
media for poster, light box and street furniture
applications.
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Specifically formulated for UV screen and UV
Curable Inkjet processes
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Be sure to bring your unopened packages of
YUPO® into the same atmosphere as the
printing room 24 hours before printing
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Be sure to ventilate sheets adequately before
printing then stack the sheets in the feeder
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Features & Benefits
Optimal printing room conditions :
Room temperature : 20-25°C.
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100% waterproof
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Chemical, tear and stain resistant
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Excellent archival properties
the elements or applications requiring strong
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Suitable for day & night back lit posters such as
water-resistance, use a two-component ink
bus shelters
Alternatively, you may laminate the paper
Humidity : 50-70%RH
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Ideal for outdoor use
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100% recyclable
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Free of toxins and heavy metals
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Temperature tolerances -20 to +45°C
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For outdoor applications involving exposure to
To avoid curling, use a low-temperature UV
lamp
Printing Methods
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UV Screen
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UV-Curable Digital Inkjet
Properties
Caliper
uM
YUPO® FPU
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Weight
g/m²
Density
g/m³
Whiteness
%
Opacity
%
Gloss
%
Tensile strength
kN/m
Tear strength mN
MD
CD
MD
CD
250
200
.80
96
99
15
11
34
1400
580
130
100
.77
97
96
17
7
18
490
250
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CHCH: +64 3 366 0299
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Paper Profile
YUPO® Octopus (WKFS)
Product Description
Printing Tips
YUPO® Octopus is a synthetic graded that will
adhere to any smooth surface without the use of
glue, static or magnets. As the name suggests, this
product works by way of ‘micro suction’
technology, exclusive to YUPO®. It’s ability to be
removed and reused without residue makes it the
ultimate substrate for use in POS applications.
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Printable with synthetic paper inks
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Suitable for conventional Offset printing
methods
Printing Methods
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Features & Benefits
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100% waterproof
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Adheres to any smooth surface – glass, PVC,
Offset
aluminium, coated paper, time and time
again
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Sheet surface is the same as Ultra YUPO® (FEB)
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Life span of up to 1 year when used indoors –
when used outdoor laminating is
recommended
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Free of toxins and heavy metals
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Temperature tolerances -20 to +45°C
Properties
YUPO® Octopus
(WKFS)
AKLD +64 9 579 0050
Caliper uM
Weight g/m²
Density g/m³
Whiteness %
Opacity %
340
220
.63
93
97
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Paper Profile
YUPO® Octopus Laser
(XAD1077)
Printing Tips
Product Description
Engineered to run trouble free on DTP (Dry Toner
Process) printing equipment. YUPO® Octopus Laser
is a synthetic grade that will adhere to any smooth
surface without the use of glue, static or magnets.
As the name suggests, this product works by way of
‘micro suction’ technology, exclusive to YUPO®. It’s
ability to be removed and reused without residue
makes it the ultimate substrate for use in retail and
display applications.
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Designed for DTP (Dry Toner Process) printing
Printing Methods
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DTP (Dry Toner Process)
Features & Benefits
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DTP compatible
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100% Waterproof
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Adheres to any smooth surface – glass, PVC,
aluminium, coated paper, time and time
again
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Free of toxins and heavy metals
Properties
YUPO® Octopus Laser
(XAD1077)
AKLD +64 9 579 0050
Caliper uM
Weight g/m²
Whiteness %
Opacity %
250
260
92
80
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Paper Profile
YUPO® Octopus Blue
(XAD1058)
Printing Tips
Product Description
YUPO® Octopus Blue is a digital synthetic grade
that will adhere to any smooth surface without the
use of glue, static or magnets. As the name
suggests, this product works by way of ‘micro
suction’ technology, exclusive to YUPO®. It’s ability
to be removed and reused without residue makes it
the ultimate substrate for use in POS applications.
YUPO® Octopus Blue is made specifically for, and
certified to run on, the HP Indigo line of digital
printers.
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Optimised ink adhesion specifically for printing
on HP Indigo machines
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No top coating required before printing
Printing Methods
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HP Indigo certified substrate
Features & Benefits
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Perfect for short-run and customized pieces
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100% waterproof
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Adheres to any smooth surface – glass, PVC,
aluminium, coated paper
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Temperature tolerances -20 to +45°C
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Conforms to the European Toy Safety
Standard
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Free of toxins and heavy metals
Properties
YUPO®
Octopus Blue
(XAD1058)
AKLD +64 9 579 0050
Caliper uM
Weight g/m²
Density g/m³
Whiteness %
Opacity %
240
170
.71
97
97
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Paper Profile
YUPO® Laser
Printing Tips
Product Description
YUPO® Laser is a high white, PET (Polyester) synthetic
grade that is waterproof and tear resistant, with
excellent smoothness and opacity.
Printable on both sides and designed for colour Dry
Toner print processes (DTP).
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When printing conventional Offset, synthetic
paper inks are recommended
Printing Methods
Features & Benefits
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Designed for DTP (Dry Toner Process) printing
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Waterproof and tear resistant
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Printable on both sides
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Excellent opacity and smoothness
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High white
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Recyclable PET
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Ideal for menus, field manuals, maps, POS
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Suitable for contact with dry and non-greasy
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DTP – Dry Toner Process
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Offset
foodstuffs
Properties
Caliper uM
Weight g/m²
Whiteness %
Opacity %
YUPO® Laser
(YAB1044)
125
182
94
99
(YAB1049)
188
278
94
99
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CHCH +64 3 366 0299
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Paper Profile
YUPOBlue® (YPBL)
Product Description
Printing Tips
YUPOBlue® is a synthetic paper made specifically
Optimised ink adhesion specifically for
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for and certified to run on the HP Indigo line of
printing on HP Indigo machines
digital printers. Perfect for short-run and customized
No top coating required before printing
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pieces, its faster drying time gives you an edge
when deadlines are tight, and its waterproof
attributes are perfect for menus, outdoor materials,
Printing Methods
direct mail, brochures and so much more.
HP Indigo certified substrate
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Features & Benefits
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100% waterproof
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Chemical, tear and stain resistant
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Temperature tolerances -20 to +45°C
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100% recyclable
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Approved for non-fatty and aqueous food
contact
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Conforms to the European Toy Safety
Standard
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HP’s highest level of substrate certification – 3
Stars
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Free of toxins and heavy metals
Properties
Caliper
uM
YUPOBlue®
(YPBL)
AKLD : +64 9 579 0059
Weight
g/m²
Density
g/m³
Whiteness
%
Opacity
%
Gloss
%
Tensile strength
kN/m
Tear strength mN
MD
CD
MD
CD
150
116
.77
97
96
19
8
20
590
310
250
200
.80
97
99
20
10
32
1470
590
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CHCH: +64 3 366 0299
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Paper Profile
YUPO® Gecko (WES135)
Product Description
Printing Tips
YUPO® Gecko is a synthetic paper that sticks to any
smooth surface by way of a static charge activated when the two sheets are separated.
YUPO® Gecko can be printed on both sides (1
opaque side, 1 translucent side). YUPO® Gecko
leaves no residue when removed, is waterproof,
tear resistant and recyclable.
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Printable with synthetic paper inks
Printing Methods
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Offset
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UV Inkjet
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UV Letterpress
Features & Benefits
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100% waterproof
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Adheres to any smooth surface – glass, PVC,
aluminium, coated paper
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Printable on both sides
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Suitable for Offset, UV Inkjet and UV Letterpress
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Sheet surface is the same as Ultra YUPO® (FEB)
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Free of toxins and heavy metals
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Suitable for contact with dry and non-fatty
foodstuffs
Properties
YUPO® Gecko
(WES135)
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Caliper uM
Weight g/m²
Whiteness %
Opacity %
135
150
Opaque – 96
Translucent - 93
Opaque – 85
Translucent - 13
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Paper Profile
YUPO® Gecko-Do
(WESA165)
Printing Tips
Product Description
YUPO® Gecko-Do is suitable for both offset and
digital printing (HP approved substrate).
YUPO® Gecko-Do can be printed on both sides
(both sides are opaque), is bubble free , making for
easy application, leaves no residue when removed,
and is waterproof, tear resistant & recyclable.
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Printable with synthetic paper inks
Printing Methods
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HP Indigo
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Offset
Features & Benefits
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HP Indigo certified
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Adheres to any smooth surface – glass, PVC,
aluminium, coated paper
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Leave no residue
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Printable on both sides
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Both sides are opaque
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Suitable for contact with dry and non-fatty
foodstuffs
Properties
YUPO® Gecko-Do
(WESA165)
AKLD +64 9 579 0050
Caliper uM
Weight g/m²
Whiteness %
Opacity %
162
140
96
86
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CHCH +64 3 366 0299
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Paper Profile
YUPO® QJJ
Printing Tips
Product Description
This heavy weight, robust synthetic board has
outstanding heat tolerance, superior tear resistance
and dimensional stability in wet or outdoor
applications. Constructed from polypropylene it
has identical semi-mat treated surfaces on both
sides. YUPO® QJJ is suitable for a wide variety of
uses including outdoor signage, plant tags and POS
material.
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Suitable for conventional Offset UV Offset &
Screen Printing methods
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Be sure to bring your unopened packages of
YUPO® into the same atmosphere as the
printing room 24 hours before printing.
•
Optimal printing room conditions :
Room temperature : 20-25°C.
Features & Benefits
Humidity : 50-70%RH
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100% waterproof
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Chemical, tear and stain resistant
•
Fast drying times – similar to traditional paper
•
100% recyclable
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Approved for non-aqueous & fatty food
contact
•
Conforms to the European Toy Safety
Standard
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Ideal for outdoor signage
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Free of toxins and heavy metals
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Temperature tolerances -20 to +45°C
oxidation
YUPO QJJ
AKLD +64 9 579 0050
Weight g/m²
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Set spray powder volume at the same level for
printing coated paper.
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For outdoor applications involving exposure to
the elements or applications requiring strong
water-resistance, use a two-component ink.
Alternatively, you may laminate the paper
Printing Methods
Properties
Caliper uM
Use synthetic paper inks which dry by
Density g/m³
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Offset
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UV Offset
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Screen
Whiteness
%
Opacity %
Gloss
%
Tear strength mN
MD
CD
400
390
.98
95
97
20
44
50
500
494
.99
95
98
20
60
66
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CHCH +64 3 366 0299
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Paper Profile
YUPO® QJJE
Product Description
Printing Tips
By collecting printed YUPO®, regranulating it and
mixing it with virgin polymer, YUPO have created a
50/50 recycled grade – QJJE.
QJJE delivers the same extreme tear and water
resistance characteristics at QJJ while reducing
consumption of virgin resource.
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Suitable for conventional Offset UV Offset &
Screen Printing methods
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Be sure to bring your unopened packages of
YUPO® into the same atmosphere as the
printing room 24 hours before printing.
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Features & Benefits
Optimal printing room conditions :
Room temperature : 20-25°C.
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50% recycled
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100% waterproof
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Chemical, tear and stain resistant
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Free of toxins and heavy metals
•
Conforms to the European Toy Safety
Humidity : 50-70%RH
•
Use synthetic paper inks which dry by
oxidation
•
Set spray powder volume at the same level for
printing coated paper.
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Standard
For outdoor applications involving exposure to
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Approved for non-aqueous & fatty food
contact
the elements or applications requiring strong
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Ideal for outdoor signage
Alternatively, you may laminate the paper
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100% recyclable
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Temperature tolerances -20 to +45°C
water-resistance, use a two-component ink.
Printing Methods
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Offset
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UV Offset
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Screen
Properties
Caliper uM
YUPO® QJJE
AKLD +64 9 579 0050
350
Weight g/m²
355
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Density g/m³
1.01
Whiteness
%
90
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Opacity %
Gloss
99.9
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20
%
Tensile strength kN/m
MD
CD
36
41
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