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FAQs
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Q: Do I need any special software
or printer to print on MagnaSignTM
?
A: No. The MagnaSignTM
prints just like a piece of special paper (see
print demo),
and works with most desktop printers.
You can just use existing software on your computer to print on inkjet or color laser printer.
But you might want to choose "thick paper" or "card stock" option when selecting the paper source
for the printer. Also for some large format printers, please make sure
there are no metal parts in the printing paper path so the MagnaSignTM
could move freely. If in doubt, please do a test by feeding a sheet
through the printer without actual printing.
Q: Is there any performance
difference between color laser printers and inkjet printers on MagnaSignTM
?
A: The MagnaSignTM
works on MOST color laser printers (with thick paper or card stock media
options), yielding excellent fade-resistance and water-fastness. In the
meantime,
The MagnaSignTM
works on ALL inkjet printers without metallic paper path, while performance on fade-resistance and
water-fastness might vary with different inkjet printer model as well as ink
cartridges used (e.g. pigment-based vs. dye-based inkjet printers; brand name vs. generic ink cartridges).
For Color Laser Printers
Q: Will the MagnaSignTM
go through my color laser printer?
A: Most desktop color laser printers are
designed to print thick paper or card stock media. The MagnaSignTM
has an average thickness of 0.4 mm and should be able to run through most color
laser printers. But please make sure there are no metal parts in the
printing paper path so the MagnaSignTM
could move freely. If in doubt, please do a test by feeding a sheet
through the printer without actual printing. It has been tested that the
MagnaSignTM works very well with many advanced business
printers/copiers like the Konica Minolta bizhub C360 color laser copier.
But for some machines, such as the Xerox DocuColor 240, auxiliary equipment such as
the professional finisher might need to be temporarily disconnected.
Q: Why does the color prints on MagnaSignTM
look "faded" on my color laser printer?
A: Because MagnaSignTM has different
surface properties from regular paper, you need to use the "thick paper" or
"card stock" option when selecting the paper source for the printer. In
addition, for some printers such as the Konica Minolta CF3102 combo
printer/copier, you might want to adjust the "density" option accordingly.
Please reference your specific printer manual for more information.
For Inkjet Printers
Q. How long would the inkjet print
on the MagnaSignTM
last before it fades?
A: The MagnaSignTM
is made of special receptive coatings that ensure the best fade resistance from
most inkjet printers. The actual fade time will vary depending on the brand and
type of printer as well as its condition of use. In general, pigmented ink
will last substantially longer than dye based ink. HP Vivera ink
also last substantially longer than Lexmark Z series.
Q: How to get a water-fast print
from inkjet printer?
A: The water-fastness depends on the
ink and the receptive coatings. Once printed, the dyes in the ink will slowly
react with the chemicals in the coating and eventually get fixed. Try not
to use “photo printing” mode when excess dyes that do not fully react with
coatings might easily be washed off when getting in contact with water. In addition,
please allow enough time after printing before it exposes to wet weather.
The MagnaSignTM
is coated with special receptive coatings that will gradually react with the
dyes or pigments in the ink to provide water fast prints. Because the
reaction proceeds slowly, so it usually takes up to 48 hours before all the dyes
and pigments fully react with the coatings.
Q: Is the MagnaSignTM
compatible with pigmented ink?
A: The MagnaSignTM
is made of special receptive coatings that can be printed with dye or pigmented
inks to provide vibrant colors and best fade resistance.
Q: Can the MagnaSignTM
be cleaned?
A: Although the MagnaSignTM
is waterproof, washing with water or detergent is not recommended. You can use a
dry cloth to gently wipe off the dust on the surface. If frequent cleaning
is needed, You might want to laminate it with a clean piece of vinyl.
Q: Can the MagnaSignTM
be laminated with clean vinyl?
A: Laminating with clean vinyl is
recommended if frequent cleaning or longer service life is needed. Please
allow at least 24 hours after printing before applying a layer of laminate.
Black and White (B/W) Laser Printers
Q: Can I
use B/W laser printer to print on MagnaSignTM?
A: B/W laser
printers are usually NOT recommended as black toner may not be fully
fused resulting in duplicated images. However
MagnaSignTM
has worked pretty well on many newer model B/W
laser printers such as the Xerox Phaser Series.
Vehicle and Highway
Q: Will the MagnaSignTM
damage the surface of my car?
A: No. The MagnaSignTM
has utilized a super-thin layer of magnetic materials, and has the average
thickness of just 0.4 mm. Since It is attached to your car by the magnetic
forces, it will not cause damage to the surface of your car. However you
would need to clean your car surface first, and also use care and caution while
placing on or taking off the MagnaSignTM.
Q: Will the MagnaSignTM
get blown off on highways?
A: The MagnaSignTM
is made from high intensity magnet that will firmly stick to your vehicle at the
speed of up to 80 mph. But you need to make sure that the surface is flat
and clean
before putting on the sign.
Use of Magnetic Sheet Near Magnetically sensitive
materials
Q:
Is it safe to use the product with or near a magnetically sensitive materials,
such as VCR/audio tapes, computer recording materials and similar devices?
A: The flexible magnetic sheet has a thickness range of 0.010”
to 0.06” and is commonly magnetized with alternating magnetic poles on one
surface only – that surface is much stronger than the other. The standard
magnetic field, even on the thickest materials, is only at a magnitude of 100
Gauss (or Oersteds) at a distance of 1/16” from the surface and drops off
even more dramatically at 1/8”.
Tape materials which is
used to record information has magnetic properties similar in nature to flexible
magnets but the unit of Hci is usually higher. This unit of magnetic measurement
is called the "demagnetizing force” as this is the level required to completely
demagnetize the materials. For recording media, this is typically in the range of
3,000-40,00O Oersteds or greater.
Since flexible magnet
produces approximately 100 Oersteds at 1/16” from its surface, you can be
assured that no adverse effects will take place on recording media.
Q:
Are special shipping requirements needed?
A: MagnaSignTM is a flexible magnetic
sheet that will meet or exceed FAA guidelines for air shipments since the
leakage factor is very low. It should be noted on documentation accompanying air
shipments “NON HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: Does not meet the definition of Magnetized
Materials Per IATA 902”.
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