Blox Lite on L370

[michsanford]

I am trying to run Blox Lite 12pt, 2-sided on my L370.

Any helpful hints? I keep getting head rubs.
Thanks!!!

 

[BigfishDM]

That happens alot with that material as well as others. I happen to have a double sided 10pt that will work great, if you're interested in trying it. It's only $0.13 sq.ft
Do you happen to have it attached to the take up roller?

 

[michsanford]

That happens alot with that material as well as others. I happen to have a double sided 10pt that will work great, if you're interested in trying it. It's only $0.13 sq.ft
Do you happen to have it attached to the take up roller?

I do not have it attached to the TUR. I will try that.

This main issue is the client was very specific in requesting this brand and thickness, unfortunately.

 

[dypinc]

Here are the settings I use. Still a challenge if you have a large ink load. Use SAV setting as it has more vacuum by default if you plan on onboard testing or calibration prints. I am assuming the onboard print doesn't use the preset vacuum setting on the L370 the same as the L360 does. I would suggest you avoid onboard calibration and linearize and create the output profile with your RIP that way you can avoid the low default vacuum and use the preset setting.

 

[michsanford]

Here are the settings I use. Still a challenge if you have a large ink load. Use SAV setting as it has more vacuum by default if you plan on onboard testing or calibration prints. I am assuming the onboard print doesn't use the preset vacuum setting on the L370 the same as the L360 does. I would suggest you avoid onboard calibration and linearize and create the output profile with your RIP that way you can avoid the low default vacuum and use the preset setting.

Thanks! I'll try this!

 

[michsanford]

Here are the settings I use. Still a challenge if you have a large ink load. Use SAV setting as it has more vacuum by default if you plan on onboard testing or calibration prints. I am assuming the onboard print doesn't use the preset vacuum setting on the L370 the same as the L360 does. I would suggest you avoid onboard calibration and linearize and create the output profile with your RIP that way you can avoid the low default vacuum and use the preset setting.

I used these exact settings, and it is still "buckling" in the center as it prints

 

[dypinc]

Are you talking the onboard test or calibration prints? If it is a print job from the the RIP try increasing vacuum to about 80. You could also try upping the Inter-Pass delay to let the ink dry most before you out another pass of ink down. I think it is more the ink than the heat but you could try moving to 16 or 20 Pass with less heat.

It might not be worth trying to print Blox Lite on the L370. I could print it fine with the L25500 but had real problems with the L360. There are better products out there now that really don't look or feel any different.

 

[michsanford]

Are you talking the onboard test or calibration prints? If it is a print job from the the RIP try increasing vacuum to about 80. You could also try upping the Inter-Pass delay to let the ink dry most before you out another pass of ink down. I think it is more the ink than the heat but you could try moving to 16 or 20 Pass with less heat.

It might not be worth trying to print Blox Lite on the L370. I could print it fine with the L25500 but had real problems with the L360. There are better products out there now that really don't look or feel any different.

Thank you for your help!!!