Nekoosa’s SYNAPS XM certified for Kodak NexPress

SYNAPS XM allows for printing on dry toner presses.

Nekoosa Coated Products (Nekoosa, Wisconsin) announced that Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) has certified its SYNAPS Xerographic Matt (XM) synthetic paper for use on Kodak NexPress digital production color presses.  

The RIT Print Applications Lab conducted a number of evaluations to determine the optimum engine dependent settings for SYNAPS XM 135 product.  Evaluation of the synthetic paper was based on a variety of  criteria including dry ink adhesion, color density, overall image quality, sufficient discharging, and  artifacts, such as excessive curl or blistering. Following the battery of tests, SYNAPS XM135 was qualified for the Kodak NexPress 2100 Classic through SX platforms, using the appropriate corresponding NexStation DFE software.

SYNAPS XM allows for printing on dry toner digital presses and multifunctional printers/copiers. Its polyester base and robust top coating are particularly well suited to withstand the high temperatures incurred in dry toner digital presses. Unlike many other synthetic papers, SYNAPS XM is one of just a few synthetics with a heat stabilized core that provides for perfect sheet transportation during printing.

The SYNAPS XM top coating also features excellent toner adhesion, that resists water, chemicals and grease without the use of an overlaminate.  This tear resistant print media is ideal for applications, requiring the printing of variable data, such as price tags and tournament tags.

In addition to the SYNAPS XM series, the synthetic paper is available in a variety of other formats. SYNAPS Offset Matte (OM)  is a polyester paper that prints like paper with standard offset inks. Unlike paper, SYNAPS OM dries faster than most uncoated papers, so you can print the second side immediately without offsetting or production delays. And unlike paper, SYNAPS OM is tear resistant and waterproof. SYNAPS OM is also RIT certified for printing on HP Indigo digital presses and is printable with UV curable inkjet inks. The dimensionally stable sheet is great choice for either indoor or outdoor applications, such as Point-Of-Purchase posters. SYNAPS OM withstands rigorous usage without the need for an overlaminate. 

SYNAPS PS is a great choice for promotional applications.

SYNAPS PS is a printable, tear-resistant sheet coated with either a permanent or removable adhesive. It is printable using standard offset inks, as well as being printable on HP Indigo digital presses. It is also printable with UV curable inkjet inks. SYNAPS PS is a great choice for promotional applications, such as on-premise pole signage, window placards, transit advertising and bus shelter posters.

In North American the SYNAPS family of products is available exclusively through distributors of Nekoosa Coated Products. For more information, contact your local Nekoosa distributor. For immediate assistance, you can also call Nekoosa Coated Products at 800-826-4886 or write us at cs@ncpedge.com.

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