Features & Benefits

LexEdge is a custom-formulated, Lexan® based polycarbonate (Lexan 8A35) designed for use with Gerber Digital Color Printing Systems and GerberColor™ foils. LexEdge II is dimensionally stable and resists tearing, abrasion, and heat. Both LexEdge II 5 & 10-mil are ideally suited for the production of dynamic sub-surface graphics including membrane switches, keyboard overlays, architectural signs, and exhibit/display work. It is an excellent material option for producing small decals with a low profile for thinner, smoother-to-the-touch label applications.

LexEdge II 5-mil

• 15” wide. 10 yard and 50 yard lengths
• Part # P75654A (10 yard), # P75655A (50 yard)
• Product Bulletin

LexEdge II 10-mil

• 15” wide. 10 yard and 50 yard lengths
• Part # P63562A (10 yard), # P63563A (50 yard)
• Product Bulletin

Application Techniques

PRINTING

A tension roll holder should be used with LexEdge II.

LexEdge II has a light tack, protective mask on the print side of the material which must be removed before printing. Mask should remain on any unused portions of the roll until time of printing.

Fine particles may be attracted to the surface of this material. If this occurs, LexEdge II can be cleaned with distilled water and a lint-free cloth. Allow the material to completely dry before printing. Do not use an alcohol or solvent based cleaner on this product as they will cause the surface to haze and become unprintable.

If your software material selection palette does not have LexEdge II, use Gerber Series 220 or Scotchcal™ 220 normal print settings.

The velvet side of this material will generally be the viewing side. Since the polished print surface is the opposite side and LexEdge II will most often be used in second-surface applications, reverse-print procedures will need to be followed. LexEdge II is shipped with the polished print surface rolled out.

When printing on LexEdge II, a specific color of foil will typically be used as a solid backing color. This color will generally be assigned as an overprint. In order to ensure that this color covers the other printed graphics as completely as possible, it may be
necessary to alter its print settings. (This will be especially needed when the backing foil will be printed on top of more than two other colors.)

The print settings for the backing foil can be changed in the QuickPlot screen. Go into the “Print Order” screen (F11) and select SETTINGS. Click on “DARK” in the overprint side only.

GerberColor Spot (GCS) Series, GerberColor Process (GCP) SUPER CMYK™ Series, and GerberColor Transparent (GCT) Series Foils can be used to print onto LexEdge II.

CUTTING

LexEdge II should be score cut on any 15” GRAPHIX ADVANTAGE® compatible plotter. A 45° SuperSharp blade is recommended. Plotters should be set at 50% speed. The ideal cut will penetrate halfway through the material. To punch out your finished pieces,
find a straight cutline and fold the material backwards. Pinch the cut line with your fingers and the material will break. Slowly remove the finished piece one edge at a time. The user should perform a test cut to determine tool force setting.

If using a plotter with a swivel blade, you will be able to cut simple shapes easily. However, when cutting complex shapes, your ability to maintain an accurate and consistent cut depth may be compromised.

Cutting weed borders on LexEdge II is not recommended or necessary.

USE WITH
3M™ Adhesive Transfer Tape 467MP (2-mils thick, 12” x 60 yards: P83178A)
3M™ Adhesive Transfer Tape 468MP (5-mils thick, 12” x 60 yards: P83177A)
These products offer excellent adhesion, quality, consistency, durability and clarity. These clear adhesives are free of vapor inclusions that are commonly found in adhesives produced by the traditional solvent coating technique. High temperature performance as well as excellent shear strength minimizes edge lifting and slippage of parts. This adhesive can withstand splashes of organic solvents, weak acids and bases and salt water, cleaning solutions, disinfectants, oils, etc. In addition, it performs well after exposure to humidity and hot/cold cycles.

Printer/Plotter Settings

COMPATIBLE SOFTWARE and EDGEs:

• The Materials Update is compatible with OMEGA™ 2.5 through OMEGA 4.0. You must install a valid version of the software before installing the Materials Update.

• If you have a GERBER EDGE or EDGE 2, simply install the Gerber OMEGA material update on your OMEGA PC as described below.

• If you have a GERBER EDGE FX, you must install the Gerber OMEGA material update and also install the GERBER EDGE FX fire file update as described below on the EDGE FX itself.

• Do NOT load the FX firefile if you have firmware earlier than version H2.

• The latest EDGE FX firmware is version N0. If it recommended that you load the latest EDGE FX firmware before installing this firefile. This FX firmware can be found at http://www.gspinc.com/default.asp?contentID=204#EDGEFX

• The firmware version can be found during the start up sequence by turning the EDGE FX off and on.

OMEGA MATERIAL UPDATE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Go to http://www.gspinc.com/default.asp?contentID=204#SOFTWARE. Click on the link for the October 2011 Material Update.

2. You will be asked to Run or Save the file. Choose Save and browse to the location in which to save the downloaded file such as the Windows Desktop. Saving the download to your Windows Desktop makes it convenient to locate the file in the next step.

3. After downloading (extracting) the file, double-click the .exe file on your Windows Desktop (or locate it through Windows Explorer), or execute the (.exe) from the Start > Run command line. The WinZip Self-Extractor displays.

4. Unzip the files to a location easily accessed such as the Windows Desktop or Temp folder.

5. Locate the Setup.exe file and double click it to launch the Update program. Follow the on-screen instructions.

6. If you have a GERBER EDGE FX, continue with the next procedure to update the firmware.

Features & Benefits

LexEdge II 5-mil

LexEdge II 10-mil

Application Techniques

Printer/Plotter Settings

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