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Media types

Introduction

Canon machines and media are matched for the best quality and performance.

The table below gives an overview of applications and the typically used media types. The local assortment can vary, depending on preferences and availability. Media names can also be different. Ask your local representative for a complete media list.

You can select the media names on:

  • the multi-touch user panel

  • WebTools Express

  • Driver Select for Microsoft ® Windows®

  • Driver Express for Adobe® Postscript® 3TM

  • PRISMAproduce Tech

Media types and application

IMPORTANT

Do not store paper in rooms where temperature and humidity are high. In a recommended environment, with best print quality, temperature is not higher than 27 degrees Celsius or 80 degrees Fahrenheit and relative humidity is between 30 to 60 percent. Avoid dust and direct sunlight. Wrap unused paper in plastic to prevent it from absorbing moisture.

Application

Typical media types

CAD

Uncoated paper 60-90 g/m²

Uncoated Tyvek 75 g/m²

Polyester film

Vellum

Map/GIS

Uncoated paper 60-110 g/m²

Uncoated Tyvek 75 g/m²

Map textile

Schematic

Uncoated paper 75-120 g/m²

Disposable POP

Uncoated paper 60-200 g/m²

Self-adhesive paper

Self-adhesive coated vinyl

Blueback paper

Thematic POP

Self-adhesive paper 90-120 g/m²

Uncoated paper < 200 g/m²

Self-adhesive coated vinyl

Textile types

Uncoated Tyvek 75-100 g/m²

Poster

Uncoated paper 60-200 g/m²

Blueback paper 120 g/m²

Indoor banner

Polypropylene film 150-200 µm

Polypropylene film 150-200 µm

Light-block film

Event banner

Uncoated Tyvek 50 -100 g/m²

Coated vinyl

Uncoated vinyl (only with film lamination)

Street furniture

Blueback paper 120 g/m²

Economy backlit

Backlit paper 100-120 g/m²

Translucent film 100 -150 µm

Fine art

Canvas

Embossed canvas- like paper

Soft banner

Photo print

Instant-dry photo paper 120 -190 g/m²

Wallpaper

Uncoated non-woven fleece

Self-adhesive (textile) wallpaper

Soft signage

Common uncoated and coated PET textile

Natural and synthetic textile like cotton, polyamide, and viscose

Special applications, customized CrystalPoint applications

For example:

Special and custom media like customized gift wrapping paper

Kraft paper, for example used for packaging

Temporary table linen