UC5 is a high-quality polyester 5 mill film designed for Ink jet printers using Ultra Chrome ink and dye based. Screen printers use clear Ink jet film as a positive for burning screens. This is an inexpensive alternative to using a camera. Ultra chrome inks are used in the larger Epson printers like the 4800, 4880, 7800, 9800, and 9880.  Silkjet media are inkjet printable film positives used to burn screens the same way as our Kimodesk products are utilized. We recommend piezo-type inkjet printers for Silkjet products such as Epson.


Key Benefits include:
    Polyester base imparts dimensional stability.
    Single-side printable with anti-static properties.
    UC5 type can be imaged with both pigment and dye-based ink jet inks.

SILKJET
Inkjet Media for Screen Printing
Product Description	4 or 5mil Clear Polyester Film, Inkjet Printable
Short Roll Sizes No Interleaf Paper	17 in., 24 in., 36 in., 42 in. x 100 ft.  Custom roll sizes by request
Sheet Sizes  With Interleaf Paper	8.5 in. x 11 in., 8.5 in. x 14 in., 11 in. x 17 in., 13 in. x 18 in., 13 in. x 19 in., 17 in. x 22 in. Custom sheet sizes by request
Application	Film Positive to burn silk screens
Media Features

	No need to Cameras or Processors		Quick Drying Time
	High Ink Densities		Heat Resistant
	Fine-line Detail		Dimensionally Stable
	Compatible with Piezo­-type, Small and Large­ Format Inkjet Printers

Structure	Recommended Handling and Storage Conditions

Clear Inkjet Layer			Temperature	Relative Humidity
Clear Polyester Film		Handling	65-85°F (18-27°C)	20 – 60% non-condensing
Anti- Curl or  Anti-static Layer		Storage	50-90°F (10-30°C)	20 – 80% non-condensing
		Unprinted  Media	Store the unprinted media in its original plastic sleeve to protect the sheets from degradation and damage.

Physical Properties
Silkjet Types	SC4	UC5
Total Caliper	110 µm / 4.4 mil	140 µm / 5.5 mil
Basis Weight	105 g/m2	175 g/m2
% Haze	4	6
% Gloss at 60°	128	117
Shelf Life (date of manufacture)	One year	One year
% Light Transmittance	93	93
Water Fastness	No	No
Ink Compatibility	Dye Only	Dye and Pigment
UV Density of Background	0.06	0.10
UV Density Image (E3000)	3.04	4.0
UV Density Image (E4000)	N/A	4.0
Grade	Economical	Standard
Appearance	Clear	Clear
Warranty Information: Silkjet media are warranted to be free from defects in materials and manufacture. Disclaimer: The data represented in this document is for reference only and should be regarded as a guideline for use. Please make sure that our media is suitable for the printer and the intended application.