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Choose a media category

Introduction

You can choose a media category when you copy or change a media profile in the RIP.

About this task

Only when you create a new media profile or edit an existing media profile you can change the media category. It is advised to use the Colorado M-series media profiles and not change the media category. Only advanced users or application specialists should edit media profiles and have to choose the media category.

NOTE

This manual provides you with basic information in order to create and change media profiles. Profiling is an expert task which requires additional information and tools not covered by this manual. Contact your local support organization when you want to create or change media profiles.

Before you begin

The location of the media category setting differs, depending on the RIP you are using. For more information, see Manage media profiles in ONYX, Manage media profiles in Caldera.

Media categories

Use the information on the sticker of the media box, to choose the right media category. When it is difficult to decide, use the overview to choose the correct category.

Media category

Characteristics

Paper

  • Can be torn by hand

  • Is humid sensitive: will deform permanently after exposure to water

Light paper < 120 gsm (32 lb bond)

  • Can be torn by hand

  • Is humid sensitive: will deform permanently after exposure to water

Heavy paper > 200 gsm (54 lb bond)

  • Can be torn by hand

  • Is humid sensitive: will deform permanently after exposure to water

NOTE

The following exceptions are classified under this media category: textile wallcovering, wallcovering (solid vinyl with non-woven backing), wallcovering (solid vinyl and blown vinyl with paper backing), wallcovering (solid vinyl with textile backing), wallcovering (non-woven glassfiber), wallcovering (Woodchip - Raufaser).

Self-adhesive

  • Usually a smooth surface

  • Have a liner

  • Self-adhesive

NOTE

The following exceptions are classified under this media category: wallcovering (embossed self-adhesive vinyl), wallcovering (self-adhesive textile), wallcovering (polymeric and cast self-adhesive vinyl), perforated media (with liner), transparent media (with opaque liner).

Light banner < 400 gsm (221 lb bond)

  • Smooth surface

  • Is flexible

  • Cannot be torn by hand

Heavy banner > 400 gsm (221 lb index)

  • Smooth surface

  • Is flexible

  • Cannot be torn by hand

Light film

  • Smooth surface

Film

  • Smooth surface

  • Is difficult to tear by hand

Thick film > 200um

  • Smooth surface

  • Is difficult to tear by hand

Canvas

  • Made of cotton

  • Rough surface

  • Heavy media weight

  • Cannot be torn by hand

Textile

  • Made of polyester

  • Soft and flexible

  • Low level of stiffness

  • Cannot be torn by hand