AlumaJet® : full color photo quality images onto real metal with a standard ink jet printer
AlumaJet® : full color photo quality images onto real metal with a standard ink jet printer
AlumaJet allows you to print full color photo-quality images directly onto real metal with a standard printer.
AlumaJet does not require special inks, transfer papers or heat presses, nor does it require a special printer. Any standard water-based ink jet printer with a straight feed path will print on AlumaJet.
The AlumaJet printing process is easy, reliable and affordable because it works with many standard off-the-shelf ink jet printers. Printing on AlumaJet is very similar to printing on photo paper.
Photo quality resolution prints on metal: fine details of the image are exceptional and colors are vibrant and precise.
The pure, shiny aluminum backing provides maximum background contrast for dense, black and color inks. The result is a very wide range between highlights and shadows in each image.
This makes AlumaJet ideal for creating complex diagrams, orientation panels, reproductions of newspapers / magazines, line art and illustrations.
Compatible with inkjet printers on the market: Epson, Canon, HP ... AlumaJet® is very easy to use.
Since no heat transfer is required, there is no hot press preheating time, hot pressing time or waiting for the metal to cool after pressing, no more hot material to handle.
In addition, no step of alignment of transfer paper and support is necessary.
This makes production faster and easier.
AlumaJet® requires neither special ink nor specific printer.
AlumaJet® allows owners of aqueous inkjet or pigment printers to be able to directly print rich, photo-quality color images and fine text on the aluminum sheet
AlumaJet® does not require transfer paper or heating press, just an inkjet printer.
Image life can be extended with UV blocking over-laminates (matte, glossy, velvet polycarbonate) or varnish (matte, glossy) to protect the plate or for outdoor use.
Technical specifications
Aluminum with sensitive layer for inkjet printing.
Available in 2 sizes
A4 (297 x 210 mm)
A3 (297 mm x 420 mm)
Available in 2 thicknesses :
0.13 mm (for "J" path printer)
0.3 mm (for straight path printer )
Available in 2 finishes
Satin silver
Mate silver
Alumajet comes with 467 MP adhesive from 3 M
Protective over lam : MAT, GLOSS, VELVET POLYCARBONATE (grained)
Protective spray : MAT, GLOSS
Producing fine detailed color signage on aluminum is as easy as printing photographic paper with an inkjet printer.
Create your artwork on computer and print it.. that's all
Most companies or people own an inkjet printer. likely suitable for printing on Alumajet aluminum
No other equipement is required.
No special ink, no heat press, no transfer paper.
Meant for precise cutting of metal plates up to 1.5 mm thick. Cutting width: 305 mm.
Each side of the blade is protected to prevent access to the cutting area.
Blade mounted on pivot, with safety lock preventing the use of the machine.
Positioning rule.
Unlike a cutter, both parts of the cut plate can be used and do not bend.
Meant for cutting aluminum plates up to 1.5 / 2 mm.
Cutting width: 63.5 cm
A spring system holds the plate when lever is lowered.
Aluminum frame coated with Epoxy and steel blades protected by a transparent safety allowing to check the alignment of material when it is cut.
Positioning rules and adjustable front stop.
Meant for easily rounding plate angles.
The base is divided in 2 parts, with positioning brackets.
The handle operated punch gives a 4 or 6 mm rounding.
The 12.8 x 12.8 cm base can be fixed by 4 screws.
Applications
Employee badge, exhibition badge, ... in inkjet printable aluminum Alumajet
Office decorations, art paintings, landscapes, ... in inkjet printable aluminum Alumajet
Diplomas, winning prizes, awards, ... in inkjet printable aluminum Alumajet
Manufacturer labels, nameplates, serial number, ... in inkjet printable aluminum Alumajet
Name labels, badges, office signage ... in inkjet printable aluminum Alumajet
Restaurant menu, signs, decorations, ... in inkjet printable aluminum Alumajet
Decorations, portraits, art paintings, reproductions ... in inkjet printable aluminum Alumajet
Price labels, product descriptions ...in inkjet printable aluminum Alumajet
Orientation plans, fire plans, maps, ... in inkjet printable aluminum Alumajet
Award panels, distinctions....in inkjet printable aluminum Alumajet
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Faq
Alumajet allows you to make very attractive aluminum prints, without special operations (as if you were printing on paper), and without significant investment because it can be processed on a standard inkjet printer
AlumaJet is an ideal substrate for reproducing precise colors and fine details of vector and bitmap images as well as very small texts. This is a main point that sets AlumaJet apart from other printing and transfer methods.
Over the years, AlumaJet has been used in many color reproduction applications, especially when fine details are required, such as posters, award plaques, reproductions of magazine and newspaper articles, photographs, diplomas / certificates, control panels, product / equipment labels, warning labels, badges names, nameplates, wiring diagrams , diagrams, memorials and much more
The AlumaJet printing process is easy, reliable and affordable because it works with many standard off-the-shelf ink jet printers
Printing on AlumaJet is very similar to printing on photo paper. Because compatible printers are water-based, inks can sit idle for months and still get good results upon start up. Unlike dye-sublimation, AlumaJet requires no transfer paper or heat presses.
Compared to UV-cured ink jet systems, the AlumaJet compatible printers cost a fraction of the price.
It is as easy as printing on photo paper with your inkjet printer:
- typeset the artwork : panel, signage, trophy ...
- load the Alumajet sheet in the printer (choosing proper thickness according to printer)
- Print the sheet
NOTE: if product goes in an harsh condition environment (water, UV, solvents, abrasion ...) it may be necessary to add a protective overlam or varnish.
3 Kinds of printer are available on the market :
"J" path : paper is placed in the upper part and prints out on the front panel. It describes a "J" path. 0.13 Alumajet mm is suitable.
"Straight" path . The paper is horizontally placed behind and comes out on the front without deforming. 0.13 and 0.3 mm Alumajet are suitable.
"180" path : Alumajet cannot be printed.
Some suitable printers of the market :
- Epson Stylus Pro 3800 and 3880
- Epson Stylus Pro 4880
- Canon Pixma 9000 & 9500
- HP B9180
- Epson R800/R1800
- Canon IPF 5000 & 6000 Series
- Epson Stylus Pro 7880
- Epson SureColor P800
AlumaJet is mainly meant for indoor uses.
AlumaJet sheets printed with premium pigment inks are expected to last several generations indoors.
For outdoor use, protective overlams and varnishes are available. Their UV blocking properties can extend outdoor life of AlumaJet in most environments for 3-5 years or more.
Blank AlumaJet sheets should be kept in their black protective envelope as long as they are not used.
When loading the sheet in the manual feed tray of the printer, hold the sheet by the edges and avoid touching the printable surface. Wearing cotton gloves is advised to eliminate the possibility of fingerprints on the imaged surface.
Once the sheets have been printed, let them dry completely before stacking, handling, covering or laminating them. Drying time can be reduced using a hair dryer or a heat gun set at lower
Once printed, a protective sheet or aerosol varnish is required to protect the AlumaJet printed sheet from excessive moisture or detrimental environment conditions.
Some protections will also add texture, deeper color, scratch rand graffiti resistance to the final aluminum print.
