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OCÉ COLORWAVE 700 PRINTING
SYSTEM APPLICATIONS GUIDE
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Main Graphic Arts applications and Main Technical
Documentation applications
OCÉ COLORWAVE 700
PRINTING SYSTEM
TIME-SAVING
WORKFLOW
DISPOSABLE POP
• Effective and cost effective
means to show product and
price information
• Typically installed inside or near
the actual store to influence
buying behavior
• Typical lifetime is one to seven days
• Often displayed in frame of stand
Suggested media types
Uncoated papers in the range of 24 lb.–53 lb.
• Self-adhesive papers
• Océ WS7 poster paper (170 gsm)
Advantages of the Océ ColorWave 700
printer with Océ CrystalPoint® technology
• Print vivid colors on low-cost uncoated papers, saving
up to 30% on media costs
• Low-cost self-adhesive papers are an alternative for
self-adhesive vinyls
• Excellent for indoor use, as both toner and media are
completely odorless
• Short-term outdoor use possible using waterproof
toner in combination with water-resistant media
(for example, Tyvek® or outdoor paper)
• Strong proposition in retail environments where
multiple shops are supplied from central print room(s)
• Typical print modes are Production or Production Fast,
with some shops even printing Economy mode with a
productivity of almost 1,389 square feet per hour
Considerations
• Océ CrystalPoint technology prints well on coated selfadhesive vinyls
• Uncoated self-adhesive vinyls will need lamination,
depending on the required adhesion properties
• Uncoated self-adhesive vinyls are media used by
(eco)solvent, UV, and latex roll-2-roll printers.
• Coated self-adhesive vinyls are used by water-based
printers, but are more than twice as expensive as
uncoated vinyl
• Handle large print volumes, mix and match with
consistent print quality within (large) print jobs and
between different Océ ColorWave printers
• Excellent reprint with consistent print quality over time
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THEMATIC POP
• Advertising for interior store
display: branding and seasonal
actions
• Typical lifetime is one to six
months
• Output is often laminated to
increase lifespan and durability
Suggested media types
Considerations
• 24 lb. self-adhesive papers
• Low stiffness textiles are suitable when converted on
a liner
• Uncoated papers up to 53 lb.
• Cold and warm lamination possible, hot lamination is
not possible for media other than photo paper
• Self-adhesive vinyl
• Textile types
–– Separate white paper on lamination is available
• Uncoated Tyvek
–– Vinyl is always cold laminated
Advantages of the Océ ColorWave 700
printer with Océ CrystalPoint technology
• Excellent indoor properties, as both toner and selected
media are completely odorless
• Print vivid colors on low-cost uncoated papers, saving
up to 30% on media costs
• Typical print modes are Quality and Quality Fast with a
productivity of up to 200 square feet per hour
• Wide range of printable textiles
• Instant dry, so no need to wait before finishing the
application
• Create floor graphics with self-adhesive vinyl and antislip laminate
• Océ CrystalPoint technology prints well on coated selfadhesive vinyls
–– Uncoated self-adhesive vinyls are media used by
(eco)solvent, UV, and latex roll-2-roll printers
–– Coated self-adhesive vinyls are used by waterbased printers, but are more than twice as
expensive as uncoated vinyl
–– Certain uncoated self-adhesive vinyls will need
lamination, depending on the required adhesive
properties
• Create free standing displays using heavy and stiff
papers, without having to use cardboard
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POSTERS
• Large format prints with promotional
or decorational purpose
• Ability for both indoor and outdoor usage
with a typical lifetime of up to one month
• Often full coverage prints with vibrant and
colorful information
• Presented on walls or in frames
• Huge analog poster volume where print providers
are looking to substitute with digital printing:
–– Economical printing of short-run lengths
–– Short-lead times (print2go)
–– Printing large format variable data
Media types
• Uncoated papers 24 lb.–40 lb.
• Océ WS7 poster paper (170 gsm)
• 5 mil semi-gloss paper
Advantages of the Océ ColorWave 700
printer with Océ CrystalPoint technology
• Print vivid colors on low-cost uncoated papers, saving
up to 30% on media costs
200 square feet per hour
Considerations
• Short-term outdoor usage only, up to one month,
performance may vary as environmental conditions
change
• When cut-marks are required to create full-bleed
output, or, for example, nesting is a need, Adobe
Creator suite plug-ins, ONYX® workflow software or
alternative external RIP is required
• Suitable for short-term outdoor usage: waterproof
toner in combination with water-resistant media
(for example, wet strength or outdoor paper)
• Very accurate image-to-sheet registration enabling
finishing stacks of sheets with guillotine
• Roll-to-roll supported, enabling, for example,
automated XY-trimming
• Typical print mode Quality fast with a productivity of
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INDOOR BANNER
• Roll-up banners and other
banners for indoor use, mostly for
promotional purpose
• Typical lifetime is one year
• Durable media is necessary in order
to grommet
Media types
Considerations
• 8 mil polypropylene films
• When cut-marks are required to create full-bleed
output, Adobe Creator suite plug-ins, ONYX workflow
software or alternative external RIP is required
• 4 mil white opaque film (Océ 44543)
• 7 mil satin fabric
• Tyvek
Advantages of the Océ ColorWave 700
printer with Océ CrystalPoint technology
• Superior with respect to indoor (gas) fading compared
to water based dye inks
• Odorless
• Typical print modes are 6-pass high quality and high
quality fast
• Banners with low coverage of images and text, for
example, Quality mode is sufficient
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EVENT BANNER
• Short-term outdoor banners mostly
used for a promotional purpose, for
example, sporting events, concerts,
and outings
• Often viewed from one side
• Typical lifespan is one week
• Durable media is necessary in
order to grommet
Media types
Considerations
• Uncoated Tyvek
• Finishing banner with tape or sewing is recommended
• Coated vinyl
Advantages of the Océ ColorWave 700
printer with Océ CrystalPoint technology
• Benefits from uncoated Tyvek banners:
–– Thermal welding of banners is not possible due to
heat restrictions of Océ CrystalPoint toner
• Outdoor usage only for short term, up to one month,
performance may vary as environmental conditions
change
–– Ecological alternative because of recyclability
–– Very high strength-to-weight ratio
–– Self-cleaning effect due to non-stick property
–– Cost effective, on par with low-cost PVC banner
and up to 30% cheaper compared to coated Tyvek
• Typical print modes are Quality and Quality Fast,
with a productivity up to 200 square feet per hour
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STREET FURNITURE
• Posters for short-term outdoor use
in high-traffic areas
• Typical campaign length is ten days
• Pasted on boards or wood with
standard water-based glues
Media types
Considerations
• Océ WS7 poster paper (170 gsm)
• Dry pasting is recommended
Advantages of the Océ ColorWave 700
printer with Océ CrystalPoint technology
• Typical print modes are Production and Production Fast
with a productivity of 495 square feet per hour
–– Dry pasting is often used in modern semi-automatic
mounting
• Outdoor usage up to one month, performance may vary
as environmental conditions change
• Fast turnaround times to deal with peak volumes: high
productivity, reliability, and predictability
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ECONOMY BACKLIT
• Used for retail signage, shopping
malls, and for public transportation
signage
• Economy backlits typically suited
for short to midterm campaigns
Media types
Considerations
• Polypropylene 8 mil
• Very high quality backlits with maximum optical density,
are out of scope
• 4 mil white opaque film (Océ 44543)
Advantages of the Océ ColorWave 700
printer with Océ CrystalPoint technology
• Print very cost competitive backlits
–– Use a special ICC profile for an increased optical
density
–– No slow double strike print mode required, often
used with water based printers
• Lower media costs up to 20% by using uncoated
instead of coated backlit film
• Typical prints modes for backlit papers are Quality or
Quality Fast, with a productivity up to 200 square feet
per hour
• Typical print modes for backlit films are the Quality
modes and High Quality modes, printing two to four
times as fast as competitor products
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FINE ART
• Photographic and artistic prints,
typically on canvas or canvas-like
materials
• Indoor application with a typical
lifetime of months to years
• Interior POP decorations for
commercial or personal display
• Profitable application
Media types
Considerations
• Canvas
• Good look and feel, but limitations in maximum color
gamut and graininess
• Embossed canvas-like paper
Advantages of the Océ ColorWave 700
printer with Océ CrystalPoint technology
• Finishing: cutting and folding for mounting the canvas
• Productive way to print canvas
• A paint -like look and feel with Océ CrystalPoint
technology
• Opportunity to print on low-cost alternatives such as
embossed canvas-like papers
• Typical print modes are Quality, with a productivity of
up to 183 square feet per hour, this is up to three times
faster than other competitive inkjet technologies
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PHOTOPRINTS
• Reproduction of photographic
images for indoor use
• Photo paper look and feel with
strong colors
• Often laminated for abrasion
resistance and fading
Media types
Considerations
• Instant-dry photo papers 5 mil–7 mil
• Good look and feel, but limitations in maximum color
gamut and graininess
Advantages of the Océ ColorWave 700
printer with Océ CrystalPoint technology
• Lower ink usage, compared to other technologies, with
sufficient color gamut for the majority of applications
• Warm lamination possible
• Typical print mode is Quality, with a productivity up to
183 square feet per hour
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• Warm lamination only possible in combination with
instant-dry photo paper
• When cut marks are required to create full-bleed
output or nesting is a need, Adobe Creator suite plugins, ONYX workflow software or an alternative external
RIP is required
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WALLPAPER
• Demand for custom designed
wallpaper is strongly increasing
• Also used to convey short-term,
promotional messages at indoor locations
• Refurbishment rates increasing:
wallpaper switched more often
• Environmental regulations towards
wallpaper are increasing
• Trend towards PVC free materials, fleece
media strongly growing because of ease
installation and removal
• Self-adhesive wallpapers are easily
repositionable when applying
Media types
Considerations
• PVC-free pre-pasted wall coverings—smooth and
textured
• PVC coated wallpaper is not recommended because of
environment issues and low adhesion
• Uncoated non-woven fleeces
• For cutting marks, tiling, and other special
requirements, Adobe Creator suite plug-ins, ONYX
workflow software or an alternative external RIP is
required
• Self-adhesive (textile) wallpapers
• Photo Tex® repositional fabric
Advantages of the Océ ColorWave 700
printer with Océ CrystalPoint technology
®
• Trimmer required to create full-bleed wallpaper
• Environmental friendly prints with Océ CrystalPoint
technology: odorless prints and supported media are
without Volatile Organic Components
• Very accurate alignment—no use of water or heat
ensures seamless connection between sheets of
wallpaper
• High productivity with low-cost uncoated non-woven
fleeces, saving up to 30% on media cost
• High color gamut on non-woven fleeces compared to
inkjet competition
• Typical print mode is Quality, with a productivity up to
200 square feet per hour
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SOFT SIGNAGE
• Signage printed on fabrics
• Used for (product) promotions
• Often single-sided printed
• Mostly indoor, but occasionally
short-time outdoor
Media types
Considerations
• 7 mil satin polyester woven fabric
• Media handling is not optimized for low stiffness dye
sublimation textiles or flags
• Common uncoated and coated PET textiles
Advantages of the Océ ColorWave 700
printer with Océ CrystalPoint technology
• Sharp details on a wide range of textile types
• Vivid colors, even on uncoated textile media
• Typical print modes are Quality or Quality Fast, with
a productivity of 183–200 square feet per hour
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• Not suitable for wearable textiles requiring washing
and ironing
• Very open textiles require lining
• When cut marks are required to create full-bleed
output, Adobe Creator suite plug-ins, ONYX workflow
software or an alternative external RIP is required
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SPECIAL APPLICATIONS
• Developing custom applications
can be a very attractive business
with high margins
• Trends like personalization, green,
and just-in-time delivery, provide
opportunities for new digital large
format printing applications
Examples
Considerations
• Special and custom media such as customized gift
wrapping paper
• Stiffness and flexibility determine a large part the
runnability of custom media
• Kraft paper, used for packaging as an example
• Transparent and very dark media could have limitations
due to recognition by media sensor
• Temporary table linen
• Tyvek for medical packaging
Advantages of the Océ ColorWave 700
printer with Océ CrystalPoint technology
• Wide variety of media possible, with a thickness up to
32 mil, competitor products typically support only up
to 8 mil
• Automatic thickness measurement, carriage height
adjustment, and paper step calibration with Océ Media
Sense technology
• Custom media types and media widths supported
• Consistent quality and productivity across media with
Océ CrystalPoint toner that stays on top of the media
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CAD
• Prints to aid work processes in the
AEC production environments
• Prints have an informational
purpose: show plans and details
of building project or products
• Details need to be shown very
accurately, missing lines or details
can have huge consequences
Media types
Considerations
• Uncoated papers 16 lb.–24 lb.
• Acceptable fold quality for 75 grams Tyvek, but not as
sharp edged as folded paper
• Uncoated Tyvek
Advantages of the Océ ColorWave 700
printer with Océ CrystalPoint technology
• Sharp lines on low-cost uncoated paper, including green
recyclable and carbon-neutral paper
• Outdoor use with waterproof toner, especially in
combination with strong and water resistant Tyvek
• Productive workflow with instant dry and
automatic folding
• Highly productive, comparable to CAD
monochrome printers
• Typical print modes are High Speed, Economy and
Economy Fast with a productivity of 95–120 E-size
per hour
• Trimming with large six-roll capacity containing media
with multiple widths
• No speed loss when using different media types within
one job
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MAPS/GIS
• Prints that provide topographic
information
• Maps are often folded and
printed on media robust enough
to fold frequently and be used
multiple times
• Some maps provide very high level
of details, requiring high resolution
and accuracy
Media types
Considerations
• Uncoated papers 16 lb.–32 lb.
• Acceptable fold quality for Tyvek up to 75 grams
• Uncoated Tyvek
• Map textiles
Advantages of the Océ ColorWave 700
printer with Océ CrystalPoint technology
• Sharp details on low-cost uncoated paper
• Unique silk-shine, offset look and feel
• Outdoor use with waterproof toner, especially in
combination with strong and water resistant Tyvek
• Productive workflow with instant dry and
automatic folding
• High speed, typical print modes are Production and
Production Fast with a productivity of 495 square feet
per hour
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SCHEMATICS
• Informative graphics used in work
environments to communicate
planning overviews and graphs
• Often updated, price is important
• Important that annotations can be
made on the schemes with pencils
or markers
Media types
• Uncoated papers 17 lb.–35 lb.
Advantages of the Océ ColorWave 700
printer with Océ CrystalPoint technology
• Sharp lines and vivid colors on low-cost uncoated paper
• Possible to write on printed media with regular markers
and pens during meetings
• Prints are instant dry and ready to use
• Prints are immediately cut on requested size
• Typical print mode is Production Fast, with a
productivity of 495 square feet per hour
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