HILORD X2 DYE SUBLIMATION INKS
Why convert the X2 to ″Hilord' s″ Dye Sublimation Inks?
Hilord Inks ensure:
- Consistent prints
- 360 dpi color curve gives excellent results
- Color and density consistency between different batches
- Quality four pass printing 16 m² per hour: Maintenace set to medium Software Version 1.02
- Four-color process black gives excellent results
- Performs well with a large varity of media
In operation, the X2 dye sublimation printers exhibit no unusual operating aspects in comparison to a graphic printer.
Testing: Hilord controls the following parameters for every lot in order to ensure a consistent product:
Physical Parameters:
- Viscosity
- Specific gravity
- Surface tension (dynamic and static)
- Particle size distribution
- Aging tests
- Filtration
- Oven and freezer tests
Print Data:
- Reflective density
- Lab colorspace
Specifications:
- Transfer conditions: Standard temperature = 400°F (204°C), Standard pressure = 20 - 25 psi, Standard time = 45 seconds;
- Standard Substrates: Polyester/Polysatin cloth
First Time Installation of the Hilord's X2 Dye Sublimation Inks
Before you start, make sure that the waste bottle is empty.
When converting from any other ink to the new Hilord X2 Graphic Arts Inks use the following procedure:
- Step 1. Remove all six bottles from the ink holders.
- Step 2. Create a 50-inch by 50-inch, 400% 4-color black image and rip in four-color mode.
- Step 3. At this point during the first print, you will encounter an ″ink out″ error.
If this does not occur, repeat Step #2. At this time, install the new Hilord X2 Graphic Arts bottle into the ink holder of
the appropriate color. Press firmly to ensure that the insert is secured to the ink holder. Press indicated button on the
X2 printer panel to reset. Allow the X2 printer to replenish with the new Hilord X2 Graphic Arts Inks and then continue to print.
- Step 4. Do this for the remaining bottles of ink when prompted with an ″ink out″ error.
- Step 5. Next, you need to create a new image in order to install the light cyan and light magenta.
Create another 50-inch by 50-inch 4-color black image to completely remove the old ink.
However, this time the file needs to be 50% cyan and 50% magenta, ripped in 6-color mode.
- Step 6. Set up to run four of these images in enhanced productivity mode and insert the new bottles when you come
across the ″ink out″ error as in Step 3.
- Step 7. When all images are completed, perform a ″Normal Maintenance″ (refer to X2 manual).
- Step 8. Print a nozzle test pattern (refer to X2 manual). Check for nozzle misfires.
If there are any deviations in the nozzle print, repeat Step 7 until satisfactory print is obtained.
This should not take more than two or three repetitions.
You have now successfully installed Hilord X2 Dye Sublimation Ink.
X2 Printer Maintenance - Supported by Xerox
Daily maintenance is not required for the X2 printer. The X2 printer can be set to automatically perform maintenance before starting to print.
However, to achieve optimum print quality it is recommended that before submitting any jobs to the X2 printer:
- Load 360 dpi presentation paper;
- Print the "Color Test 2.eps" file four times at 100%, 360 dpi, to ensure that all print heads are functioning;
- All test prints should be sent with Multimagic Off, so that the printer can run a cleaning routine as necessary between prints..
Satisfaction Guaranteed
This product was the result of extensive ink research and development that included testing for compatibility with printer components. It produces exceptional color quality and offers excellent ink yield and printer reliability when correctly used in imaging applications in theX2 printer with Beaver Recommended Media. Hilord inks are guaranteed to be stable and usable products for up to one year from the date of manufacture with proper use and normal storage conditions, and can be used with absolute confidence as a replacement for the ink originally supplied by the printer manufacturer.