A leading provider of functional foils in a wide variety of application
markets, Agfa Specialty Products announced that its synthetic paper Synaps
Xerographic Matt (XM) has been certified as a qualified substrate for use on
Kodak NexPress digital production color presses by the Rochester Institute of
Technology (RIT).
The RIT Print Applications Lab conducted a number of evaluations to
determine the optimum engine dependent settings for Synaps XM135. Selection
criteria for the different settings are based on: dry ink adhesion, color
density, overall image quality, sufficient discharging, and no artifacts such
as excessive curl or blistering. As a result it was confirmed that Synaps XM135
functions as expected under the evaluation conditions and is qualified for the
Kodak NexPress 2100 Classic through SX platforms with appropriate corresponding
NexStation DFE software.
“We are very pleased with this certification as it confirms Synaps as a
most easy-to-use solution for print houses who wish to switch seamlessly from
print jobs on paper to synthetics using their standard printing technology - be
it digital or offset.”, said Ivo THYS, Global Sales Manager Synaps at Agfa. “It
means that customers can start working with Synaps with almost no learning
curve to quickly reach print quality and productivity as with paper.”
Weatherproof and unmatched tear resistant, Synaps XM and Synaps Offset
Matt (OM) are both polyester-based and respectively coated for toner and offset
printing. Uniquely, for a number of applications Synaps XM also allows for
pre-printing fixed data with offset and subsequently individualizing with
variable data via dry toner printing. It is available in weights of 135 gsm,
230 gsm, 300 gsm and 450gsm.
Thanks to its versatility, proven performance and consistent quality, Synaps’
reputation in the market is growing as a cost efficient alternative to
lamination and becoming the preferred choice for an ever growing multitude of
applications requiring lasting durability.
