Imation™ HN Paper Product Information

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Imation™ HN Paper Product Information

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Description

HN paper is a high contrast paper for use in imagesetters with a helium neon exposure source.

Features

Resin-coated with optically brightened paper base
Provides extremely black and sharp images
Compatible with most rapid access chemistries

Safelights

Handle paper in complete darkness until processed if possible. If necessary, paper may be handled for no longer than 2 minutes under dark green safelighting. If a safelight must be used, keep the paper at least 4 feet from the safelight.

Recommended Safelighting:

Low wattage incandescent lamp with Wratten #3 (dark green) filter or equivalent
EncapSulite™ T30/ND1.5 fluorescent safelight

Storage

Keep unexposed paper and processed paper in a cool, dry place. Process paper as soon as possible after exposure. Rewrap unused paper in the inner wrap to help protect it from changes caused by humidity variation. Humidity variability can affect flatness of paper.

Exposure

HN paper is intended for imagesetters equipped with a helium neon exposure source operating at 633 nanometers. Exposure settings may vary slightly according to processing conditions and type of imagesetter. Follow the imagesetter manufacturer's recommenda- tions for setting exposure and calibrating halftones. Acceptable working reflection DMax is usually in the 1.70 to 1.90 range. Densities may vary with the densitometer.

Processing

HN paper is best suited for rapid access processing. Refer to the container labels for mixing and other instructions regarding the processing chemicals.

Processing Recommendations

Before handling or using any chemical product, be sure to read the Material Safety Data Sheet for health hazard data, precautionary information and suggested first aid.

Use these recommendations as a starting point. For optimum results, use:

RLD rapid laser developer (1:4)
RLF rapid laser fix (1:6 or 1:5)
Processing time for paper can be shortened if processing exclusively from film. Use a 20 second starting point when processing under this condition.

Process	Time	Temp	Replenishment Rate (50% Area Exposed)
RLD developer*	20-40 seconds	95°F (35°C)	0.40 ml/sq inch (620 ml/sq meter)
RLF fix	20-40 seconds	90°F (32°C)	0.35 ml/sq inch (540 ml/sq meter)

* These conditions are also applicable to most rapid access processing chemistries.

Important Notice to Purchaser:

All statements, technical information and recommendations contained herein are based on tests Imation believes to be reliable, but the accuracy of this information is not guaranteed.

Limited Warranty and Limitation of Remedies:

Imation warrants only that the Imation products described above will meet the published warranty applicable to said Imation products.

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If any Imation product is found not to meet the above-stated warranty, Purchaser's exclusive remedy and Imation's and/or Seller's only obligation is to repair, replace the product or refund the purchase price, at Imation's or Seller's option, within a reasonable time after written notification but no later than sixty (60) days after discovery of the defect, all as specifically stated in Imation's published warranty. IMATION WILL NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, OR BUSINESS) IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THE IMATION PRODUCTS, REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ASSERTED.