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| Posted on 3/31/08 at 12:46 PM | |
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In general...no it is not archival. Its not totally bad or unheard of, but there are much better things to print paper with. Plastisols require a great deal of heat to cure. This is generally higher than most paper or combination laminate products can stand. They may come out looking ok for the moment, but they are generally overheated which makes the "plies" change size and shape. Later on most of these products will warp or curl as they try to regain lost moisture or the heat set glues that bond them together begin to come apart. Plastisol is generally PCV (vinyl). There are some vinyl based inks that can be used on types of paper but they are very different. They are either low temperature solvent evaporation inks (primarily used for printing on vinyl decal and banner stock) or they are vinyl based UV curing inks. The other types are regular solvent based poster inks used for paper products. The real key will be how long the printed piece need to last, what is the material etc. For a quicky one day party or sale sign...maybe no big deal with plastisol on suitable paper or board. Anything else....and I would get the proper ink. Poster inks last for ages. Even more so if they are gloss or clear coated. If its for outdoor use...its a whole different can of worms. Ray [Edited on 4/1/08 by raygreenwood] | ||
 
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