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THERMAL Products Catalog September 2015

P.O. Box 359 Appleton, WI 54912-0359 1.800.922.1729 www.appvion.com

825 E. Wisconsin Avenue P.O. Box 359 Appleton, WI 54912-0359 1-800-922-1729 www.appvion.com Publication Date September 2015 © 2015 Appvion, Inc

Page Number Content 4 Label Overview

5-7 Label Products (Paper & Film)

8-10 Gaming Products

11 Ticketing Products Overview

12-14 Entertainment & Transportation Products

15-17 Point of Sale (POS) Products

18-19 Scientific & Office Products

20-25 End Use Applications

26 Best Practices for Flexographic Printing

27 Storage and Shelf Life Recommendations

28-29 Archival Properties

30 Environmental Efforts

Table of Contents

Our expertise is your advantage With over 45 years of direct thermal experience, you can count on Appvion to consistently deliver a broad portfolio of label stocks and PolyTherm® films to fit almost any label application.

Leading you to the right solution We partner with our customers to identify and provide the most appropriate solution for your specific needs.

Make the right choice for Direct Thermal facestock To determine the right direct thermal solution for you, contact us at [email protected] or 1-800-922-1729.

Learn more at www.appvion.com

As a leading global manufacturer of direct thermal paper, Appvion, Inc. creates unique label solutions through our application of innovative design and technology to tackle our customers’ biggest challenges.

Label Products

825 E. Wisconsin Avenue P.O. Box 359 Appleton, WI 54912-0359 1-800-922-1729 www.appvion.com Publication Date: September 2015 © 2015 Appvion, Inc Data is for reference only. May be subject to alterations.

Considerations Grade Choice

Applications where high water resistance or sheet strength is needed

PolyTherm® Applications where high plasticizer content adhesives could migrate through the paper sheet-this BOPP film provides an excellent barrier

For applications that use near infrared or full infrared scanners to decode the ID symbology—for use in dirty environments

Wavex®

For applications where UV light is prevalent and added image life is needed

Where extended image life is required in normal environments or resistance to oils and grease is needed

Résiste®

Introduce a brightly colored face stock for high label visibility ThermArt®

For economy applications where either the label life expectation is short or the environment is clean and controlled

Alpha®

Ideal for bar code applications. Wavex® products are suitable for near IR and IR scanning. PolyTherm® products are based on biaxally-oriented polypropylene

(BOPP) film.

Label Products


Caliper (µm)

Basis Weight 17x22-500 lbs.

g/m2 Top-

coated Back-coated

Image Longevity

Print Speed

ips mm/s

End-Use Applications* Recommended Printing Processes

Offset Flexo Front Back Front Back

PolyTherm® Clear 300-3.0** 75 18.2 68.4 High 2-10

51-254

Retail Shelf Labels, Product Labeling, Address Labels,

Garment Labels, Translucent Labels

PolyTherm® 300-4.1 104 21.8 82.1 High 2-10

51-254

Baggage Tags, Pharmaceutical Labels, Shelf Marking Labels, Ski Lift Tickets, Clean Room

UV UV& WB

PolyTherm® 300-3.4 86 18.0 67.6 High 2-10

51-254

Baggage Tags, Shelf Marking Labels, Ski Lift Tickets, Clean

Room UV UV&

WB

PolyTherm® 300-3.0 76 15.9 59.6 High 2-10

51-254

Baggage Tags, Pharmaceutical Labels, Produce Labels, Shelf

Marking Labels, Industrial Labels, Clean Room

UV UV& WB

PolyTherm® Hotmelt 300-4.1** 104 21.8 82.1 High 2-10

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Baggage Tags, Retail Shelf Labels, Produce Labels, Industrial Labels, Parking Violation, Ski Lift Tickets

UV UV& WB


51-254


UV UV& WB


51-254


UV UV& WB

PolyTherm® 200-3.8 99 21.1 79.3 High 2-10

51-254

Parking Violation, Baggage Tags, Pharmaceutical Labels, Shelf Marking Labels, Ski Lift

Tickets, Industrial Labels, Backside Printed Materials

UV UV UV& WB

UV& WB

PolyTherm® 200-3.2 84 18.1 67.9 High 2-10

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Parking Violation, Baggage Tags, Pharmaceutical Labels, Shelf Marking Labels, Ski Lift

Tickets, Industrial Labels, Backside Printed Materials

UV UV UV& WB

UV& WB

PolyTherm® 190-4.1 104 22.0 82.7 High 2-10

51-254 Baggage Tags UV UV& WB

Key to Thermal Product Names

Sensitivity The higher the number, the less energy it takes to produce an image.

Performance Parameter Primary property of the product.

Image Color Color listed if image produced is not black (except ThermArt® grades).

Thickness/Caliper The nominal caliper of the product in mils.

Barrier Coating ‘B’ is listed if the product has a protective barrier coating on the back side.

Résiste® B Blue 800 - 3.0

**Specifications subject to change *Use of Appvion, Inc.’s thermal products in processing, equipment, end-use or other applications for which they were not intended voids all warranties.

Compatible with printing method. Always validate ink for compatibility with thermal chemistry and OEM device† Nontopcoat grades generally work with UV flexo inks but not with UV overprint varnish

WB Water-based UV Ultraviolet

- Film

Label Products


Caliper (µm)


g/m2 Top-

coated Back-coated

Image Longevity

Print Speed

ips mm/s

End-Use Applications* Recommended Printing Processes


Résiste® Rx 83 21.4 80.5 High 2-8

51-203 Retail Pharmacy Vial Labels UV ● UV& WB

UV& WB

Résiste® LE 86 20.7 77.9 High 2-14

51-356 Linerless-Enabled Applications UV ● UV& WB

UV& WB

Résiste® B 900-3.2 81 20.3 76.3 High 2-12

51-305 Retail Labels, RFID Labels, Linerless –

Enabled Applications UV ● UV& WB

UV& WB

Résiste® 900-3.0 76 20.8 78.1 High 2-12

51-305

Retail Labels, RFID Labels, Warehouse Labels, Compliance Labels, Industrial

Labels UV ● UV&

WB UV& WB

900-Wavex® 600-3.4 80 20.5 77.1 High 2-8

51-203 Industrial Labels, Infrared Readable Applications, Pharmaceutical Labels UV ● UV&

WB UV& WB

675-Wavex® 400-3.3 84 21.3 80.1 High 2-8

51-203

RFID Labels, Industrial Labels, Near Infrared Readable Applications,

Pharmaceutical Labels, Warehouse Labels

UV ● UV& WB

UV& WB

Wavex® PD 86 21.7 74.6 High 2-10

51-254

Package Delivery Labels, Applications Using Visible Light and/or Near Infrared

Scanners UV ● UV&

WB UV& WB

Résiste® B 190-3.2 80 20.9 78.5 Medium 2-8

51-203 Cold Storage/Freezer Labels, Pre-Pack,

RFID Labels UV ● UV& WB

UV& WB

Résiste® 190-3.2 79 19.8 74.6 Medium 2-8

51-203

Warehouse Labels, Grocery Weigh Scale Labels, Retail Labels, Industrial

Labels, RFID Labels UV ● UV&

WB UV& WB

Résiste® 185-3.3 81 21.0 79.0 Medium 2-8

51-203

Grocery Weigh Scale Labels, Deli, Bakery, Hot Foods and/or Self-Service

Weigh Scale Labels, Retail Labels, Light Logistics

● UV†& WB

UV& WB

Résiste® 180-3.3 86 19.6 73.6 Medium 2-8

51-203

Grocery Weigh Scale Labels, Deli, Bakery, Hot Foods and/or Self-Service

Weigh Scale Labels, Retail Labels, Light Logistics

● UV†& WB

UV& WB

ThermArt® Orange 600-3.2 79 20.8

78.2 High 2-6 51-152 Retail Labels UV ● UV&

WB UV& WB

Alpha® 185-3.2 81 19.4 72.8 Low 2-10

51-254 Distribution Labels, Cross Docking

Labels, Grocery Weigh Scale Labels ● UV†& WB

UV& WB










*Use of Appvion, Inc.’s thermal products in processing, equipment, end-use or other applications for which they were not intended voids all warranties.

- Paper

Choose

Appvion Royale.Ask for it by name.

SLASH DOWNTIME

Minimizes paper dust, breaks and

jams while extending printer’s life.

VALUE

Brighter, whiter, more durable tickets

that convey pure class and quality.

RESULTS

Nothing runs better, smoother or more reliably.

DURABILITY

Precise imaging on stock that withstands lotions, oils, alcohols,

heat, UV light and rough handling.

Gaming Products


Backcoated grades ideal for pre-printing fine detail and extra resistance. All products have high definition graphics or bar code capability.


Specific coinless slot applications requiring high definition image and image life Royale

For use where long image life is needed but the paper is not subjected to heat extremes Résiste®

For applications where moderate resistance to handling is required Alpha® Plus

For general purpose applications where extended image life is not a requirement Alpha®

Gaming Products


Caliper (µm)


g/m2Topcoated Printable

Backcoat Image

Longevity End-Use Applications* Recommended Printing Processes


Royale 800-4.5 110 28.5 107.0 High Casino—Coinless Slots UV ● UV&

WB UV& WB

Résiste® 600-3.1 83 21.2 80.7 High Lottery, Sports Betting UV ● UV&

WB UV& WB

Alpha® Plus 600-3.2 80 20.0 75.2 High Lottery, Sports Betting UV ● UV&

WB UV& WB

Alpha® 800-3.8 97 23.3 87.6 Low Sports Book,

Tote/Wagering ● WB WB















Entertainment and Transportation Products


All products are topcoated for superior resistance to chemicals and theenvironment.

Caliper range from 3.0 to 9.5 mils (76 to 241 µm).


For long life images and legibility in hot environments—like the car dashboard HeatSafe®

For exceptional press printing capability, long-life images and application of magnetic striping on the back side PressPro® M

For exceptional back press printing capability to give rich 4 - color graphics and long life images that are resistant to handling

PressPro®

Applications where high water resistance or sheet strength is needed PolyTherm®

For long life images that are resistant to handling and the environment Résiste®

For applications where an environmental product is preferred -contains 10% post-consumer waste Résiste® RC

For applications using two-sided thermal printers or where thermal printing is needed on both sides of the paper Two-Sided Résiste®










Caliper (µm)


g/m2

Resolution (dpi)

Top-coated

Printable Backcoat

Image Longevity End– Use Applications*

Recommended Printing Processes Offset Flexo

Front Back Front Back

HeatSafe® 800-7.7 199 52.2 196.1 300 High High-end Tickets,

Souvenir Value Tickets UV ● UV& WB

UV& WB

PressPro® 700-9.5 241 60.9 228.9 300 High

Mass Transit Tickets, Amusement Park Tickets,

Retail Hang Tags, POS Tags UV ● UV&

WB UV& WB

PressPro® M 700-9.2 235 60.3 228.5 300 High

Mass Transit Tickets, Amusement Park Tickets,

Retail Hang Tags, POS Tags UV ● UV&

WB UV& WB

PressPro® 500-7.7 195 50.7 190.8 200 High

Entertainment Ticketing, Sporting Event Tickets, Mass

Transit Tickets UV ● UV&

WB ●

SecuraTherm® Green 224 52.4 196.8 300 High

Entertainment Ticketing, Tickets Requiring Security

Feature UV ● UV&

WB UV& WB

PolyTherm® 300-4.1 104 21.8 82.1 200/300 High Parking Violations, Ski Lift

Tickets, Wristbands UV UV& WB


Tickets, Wristbands UV UV&

WB

PolyTherm® 300-3.0 76 15.9 59.6 200/300 High Parking Violations, Wristbands UV UV&

WB


Tickets, Wristbands UV UV UV& WB

UV& WB


Tickets, Wristbands UV UV UV& WB

UV& WB

Résiste® RC 189 46.1 173.3 200 High Entertainment Ticketing UV ● UV&

WB UV& WB

Résiste® 900-3.0 76 20.8 78.1 300 High Parking Violations UV ● UV&

WB UV& WB













Caliper (µm)


g/m2

Resolution (dpi)

Top-coated

Printable Backcoat

Image Longevity End– Use Applications*



Résiste® 600-7.5 191 48.3 181.4 300 High 300 dpi Ticket Applications UV ● UV&

WB UV& WB

Résiste® 500-7.6 191 46.9 176.1 200 High Bin Tags, General Entertainment

Tickets, Parking Spitter Tickets UV ● UV& WB

UV& WB

Résiste® 400-7.0 180 44.2 166.2 200 High

Economy Cinema Tickets, Event and Transportation Tickets, Bin

Tags, Industrial Ticketing, Parking Spitter Tickets

UV ● UV& WB

UV& WB

Résiste® 800-5.3 135 34.8 130.7 300 High Economy Cinema Tickets,

Boarding Pass Wallets UV ● UV& WB

UV& WB

Résiste® 400-5.3 134 34.3 127.9 200 High

Mass Transit Tickets, Airline Boarding Pass, Economy Cinema

Tickets UV ● UV&

WB UV& WB

Two-Sided Résiste® 800-4.5 114 29.0

109.5 300 High Two sided thermal ticket printer applications: Transportation, &

Entertainment UV UV UV&

WB UV& WB

Résiste® 800-4.5 110 28.5 107.0 300 High

Lightweight Tickets, Lightweight ATB, Parking Receipts, Cinema

Tickets, Amusement Park Tickets

UV ● UV& WB

UV& WB




The first direct thermal material formulated with Vitamin C instead of phenols or urea-based compounds, is the natural choice in POS receipt paper.

Alpha® Free delivers the reliability & performance that customers expect from a point-of-sale receipt. Plus, Alpha® Free offers these benefits:

• Includes Vitamin C as a thermal image developer

• Natural yellow color on front (thermal imaging) side

• White backside suitable for printing promotional messages on the back

• Good imaging - ideal for economy point-of-sale receipts

• Includes Appvion’s Unconditional Satisfaction Guarantee

• Made in the USA at an ISO 14001 certified facility

Finally, a real choice, a more natural choice in direct thermal POS paper.

Alpha® Free - ask for it by name.

ALPHA FREEthe Natural Choice

®

Point of Sale Products



Exceptionally long life on critical receipts POS PLUS®

Papers with a colored surface for high visibility or differentiation between departments ThermArt®

General purpose grades with limited print life Alpha®

General purpose POS grade manufactured without any phenol based thermal developers Alpha® Free

Impressive range of products for all situations. Caliper range from 2.1 to 3.4 mils (53 to 86 µm).

Point of Sale Products


Caliper (µm)


g/m2

Top-coated

Image Color

Image Longevity End-Use Applications*



POS PLUS® 600-2.4 61 14.3 53.7 Black High Coupons, Durable, Extended-Life

Receipts, POS Receipts UV ● UV& WB

UV& WB

ThermArt® Blue 400-2.3 58 13.8 52.0 Black Standard High-Profile Receipts, POS

Receipts ● WB WB

ThermArt® Canary 400-2.3 58 13.8 52.0 Black Standard High-Profile Receipts, POS

Receipts ● WB WB

ThermArt® Green 400-2.3 58 13.8 52.0 Black Standard High-Profile Receipts, POS

Receipts ● WB WB

ThermArt® Pink 400-2.3 58 13.8 52.0 Black Standard High-Profile Receipts, POS

Receipts ● WB WB

Alpha® 820-3.4 86 20.6 77.4 Black Medium

ATM Receipts, Kiosks, POS Receipts, Receipts Requiring

Graphics & Logos ● ● UV†&

WB UV& WB

Alpha® 820-2.4 61 13.4 50.4 Black Medium Receipts Requiring Graphics and

Logos, Kiosks ● ● UV†& WB

UV& WB

Alpha® 800-3.4 86 20.6 77.4 Black Medium ATM Receipts, Kiosks ● WB WB

Alpha® 800-2.4 61 14.0 52.6 Black Medium ATM Receipts, Kiosks ● WB WB

Alpha® 400-2.3 58 13.3 49.9 Black Standard Credit Card Receipts, POS

Receipts, Gas Pump Receipts ● WB WB

Alpha® 400-2.1 53 12.0 45.1 Black Standard Credit Card Receipts, POS

Receipts ● WB WB

Alpha® Free-2.1 53 12.4 46.6 Black Standard Grocery Receipts, Restaurant

Receipts, Economy POS Receipts ● WB WB











Scientific and Office Products



Fiber-free for clean rooms

PolyTherm®

Durable and flexible film-based products

General purpose grades Alpha®

Impressive range of products for medical and industrial charts. PolyTherm® products are highly durable and based on biaxially-oriented

polypropylene (BOPP) film. A range of sensitivities for most applications.

Scientific and Office Products


Caliper (µm)


g/m2 Topcoated Image

Color Image

Longevity End-Use Applications* Recommended Printing Processes


PolyTherm® 300-4.1 104 21.8 82.1 Black High Clean Room, Portable Printer

Receipts, Plotter UV UV& WB


Receipts UV UV& WB


Receipts UV UV& WB

PolyTherm® 200-3.8 99 21.1 79.3 Black High

Clean Room, Portable Printer Receipts, Plotter, Backside

Printed Material UV UV UV&

WB UV&WB

PolyTherm® 200-3.2 84 18.1 67.9 Black High

Clean Room, Portable Printer Receipts, Plotter, Backside

Printed Material UV UV UV&

WB UV&WB

Alpha® 820-3.4 86 20.6 77.4 Black Medium Industrial Chart, Facsimile,

Medical Chart ● ● UV†& WB

UV&WB

Alpha® 820-2.4 61 13.4 50.4 Black Medium Medical Chart, Plotter ● ● UV†&

WB UV&WB

Alpha® 800-3.4 86 20.6 77.4 Black Medium Industrial Chart, Medical

Chart, Plotter ● WB WB

Alpha® 800-2.4 61 14.0 52.6 Black Medium Facsimile, Medical Chart ● WB WB

Alpha® 400-2.3 58 13.3 49.9 Black Standard Calculator, Facsimile, Plotter ● WB WB











End Use Applications



Airline Check-In Kiosks Résiste® 800-4.5 Alpha® 800-2.4 Alpha® 820-3.4 Résiste® 400-5.3 Alpha® 800-3.4

Baggage Tags PolyTherm® 300-3.4 PolyTherm® 200-3.8 PolyTherm® 300-4.1 PolyTherm® 190-4.1 PolyTherm® 300-3.0 PolyTherm® 200-3.2

Lightweight Tickets Résiste® 800-4.5 Résiste® 600-3.1 POS PLUS® 600-2.4 Résiste® 800-5.3 Alpha® 800-3.4 Résiste® 400-5.3 Alpha® 820-3.4

Amusement Park Tickets HeatSafe® 800-7.7 Résiste® 800-5.3 Résiste® 600-7.5 PressPro® 700-9.5 Résiste® 800-4.5 Résiste® 400-7.0 PressPro® 500-7.7

Cinema Tickets HeatSafe® 800-7.7 Résiste® 400-7.0 Résiste® 800-4.5 PressPro® 500-7.7 Résiste® 800-5.3 Résiste® 400-5.3 Résiste® 600-7.5 Résiste® 500-7.6

Lightweight Tickets Résiste® 800-4.5 Alpha® 800-3.8 POS PLUS® 600-2.4 Résiste® 800-5.3 Alpha® 800-3.4 Résiste® 600-3.1 Résiste® 400-5.3 Alpha® 820-3.4

Ski Lift Tickets PolyTherm® 300-3.0 PolyTherm® 200-3.2 PolyTherm® 200-3.8 PolyTherm® 300-4.1 PolyTherm® 300-3.4

Sports Event Tickets HeatSafe® 800-7.7 Résiste® 800-5.3 Résiste® 500-7.6 PressPro® 500-7.7 Résiste® 600-7.5 Résiste® 400-7.0 SecuraTherm® Green Resiste® RC

Performing Arts/ Museum HeatSafe® 800-7.7 Résiste® 800-5.3 Résiste® 500-7.6 PressPro® 500-7.7 Résiste® 800-4.5 Résiste® 400-7.0 SecuraTherm® Green Résiste® 600-7.5 Resiste® RC

Entertainment Products

Transportation Products




Keno Alpha® 800-3.4 Alpha® 200-4.5 Alpha® 200-3.8 Alpha® 820-3.4

Lottery Tickets Résiste® 600-3.1 Alpha® Plus 600-3.2

Coinless Slot Tickets Royale 800-4.5

Sports Book Alpha® 200-4.5 Alpha® 200-3.8

Tote/Wagering Royale 800-4.5 Alpha® 200-4.5 Alpha® 200-3.8 Alpha® 800-3.8

Gaming Products

Transportation Products (Continued)

Mass Transit Tickets PressPro® M 700-9.2 Resiste® 800-4.5 PressPro® 500-7.7 Résiste® 800-5.3 Alpha® 820-3.4 Alpha® 800-3.4 Resiste® 500-7.6 Résiste® 400-5.3 Résiste® 400-7.0

Parking Receipts Alpha® 800-3.4 Alpha® 800-2.4 Alpha® 400-2.3 Alpha® 820-3.4 Alpha® 820-2.4 Alpha® 400-2.1

Parking Spitter Tickets Resiste® 500-7.6 Resiste® 400-7.0

Parking Violations PolyTherm® 200-3.2 Alpha® 200-4.5 Alpha® 800-3.4 PolyTherm® 300-4.1 PolyTherm® 200-3.8 Alpha® 820-3.4 PolyTherm® 300-3.4 Résiste® 600-3.1 Résiste® 900-3.0 PolyTherm® 300-3.0




Baggage Tags PolyTherm® 300-3.4 PolyTherm® 200-3.8 PolyTherm® 300-4.1 PolyTherm® 190-4.1 PolyTherm® 300-3.0 PolyTherm® 200-3.2

Bakery Labels ThermArt® Orange 600-3.2 Résiste® 185-3.3 Résiste® 190-3.2 Résiste® B 190-3.2 Alpha® 185-3.2 Résiste® 180-3.3

Bin Tags Résiste® 600-7.5 Résiste® 500-7.6 Résiste® 400-7.0

Compliance Labels Résiste® 900-3.0

Deli Labels ThermArt® Orange 600-3.2 Résiste® 185-3.3 Résiste® 900-3.0 Résiste® B 190-3.2 Résiste® 190-3.2 Résiste® 180-3.3

Distribution Labels Résiste® 900-3.0 Résiste® 190-3.2 Résiste® 180-3.3 675-Wavex® 400-3.3 Résiste® 185-3.3 Alpha® 185-3.2 Wavex® PD

Industrial Labels PolyTherm® 300-3.4 Résiste® 900-3.0 PolyTherm® 300-3.0 Résiste® 190-3.2

Infrared Readable 900-Wavex® 600-3.4

Linerless Applications Résiste® LE

Near Infrared Readable 675-Wavex® 400-3.3 Wavex® PD

Package Delivery Labels 900-Wavex® 600-3.4 Wavex® PD Alpha® 185-3.2 675-Wavex® 400-3.3 Résiste® 190-3.2 Résiste® 900-3.0

Pharmaceutical Labels PolyTherm® 300-3.4 PolyTherm® 300-4.1 PolyTherm® 300-3.0 Résiste® Rx

Label Products




Label Products (Continued)

Prescription Vial Labels (Manual and Automated) Résiste® Rx

Produce Labels PolyTherm® 300-3.0 PolyTherm® 200-3.2 PolyTherm® 200-3.8

Retail Labels Résiste® 190-3.2 Résiste® 900-3.0 ThermArt® Orange 600-3.2 Résiste® B 900-3.2 Résiste® 185-3.3 Résiste® 180-3.3

RFID Labels 675-Wavex® 400-3.3 Résiste® 900-3.0 Résiste® 190-3.2 Résiste® B 900-3.2 Résiste® B 190-3.2

Shelf Marking PolyTherm® 300-4.1 PolyTherm® 200-3.2 Résiste® 900-3.0 PolyTherm® 300-3.4 PolyTherm® 200-3.8 Résiste® 600-3.1 PolyTherm® 300-3.0 ThermArt® Orange 600-3.2 Résiste® 190-3.2 PolyTherm® Clear 300-3.0

Shipping Invoices/Packing Slips Résiste® 900-3.0 Résiste® B 190-3.2 Alpha® 185-3.2

Ski Lift Tickets PolyTherm® 300-4.1 PolyTherm® 300-3.0 PolyTherm® 200-3.2 PolyTherm® 300-3.4 PolyTherm® 200-3.8

Warehouse Labels Résiste® 185-3.3 Résiste® 190-3.2 Résiste® 900-3.0 Alpha® 185-3.2 Résiste® 180-3.3

Weigh Scale Labels Résiste® 900-3.0 Résiste® B 190-3.2 Alpha® 185-3.2 Résiste® 185-3.3 Résiste® 190-3.2 Résiste® 180-3.3




Point of Sale Products ATM Receipts

Alpha® 800-3.4 Alpha® 800-2.4 Alpha® 400-2.3 Alpha® 820-3.4 Alpha® 820-2.4 Alpha® 400-2.1

Coupons POS PLUS® 600-2.4 Alpha® 800-3.4 Alpha® 820-3.4 Alpha® Free-2.1

Credit Card Receipts POS PLUS® 600-2.4 Alpha® 400-2.3 Alpha® 820-2.4 Alpha® 400-2.1 Alpha® 800-2.4 Alpha® 400-2.3 Alpha® Free-2.1

Gas Pump Receipts Alpha® 800-2.4 Alpha® 820-2.4 Alpha® 400-2.3

Kiosks Alpha® 800-2.4 Alpha® 800-3.4 Alpha® 820-2.4 Alpha® 820-3.4

Parking Receipts Alpha® 820-3.4 Alpha® 800-2.4 Alpha® 400-2.3 Alpha® 800-3.4 Alpha® 820-2.4 Alpha® 400-2.1

Point of Sale Receipts POS PLUS® 600-2.4 ThermArt® Green 400-2.3 Alpha® 800-2.4 ThermArt® Pink 400-2.3 Alpha® 820-2.4 Alpha® 400-2.3 ThermArt® Blue 400-2.3 Alpha® 820-3.4 Alpha® 400-2.1 ThermArt® Canary 400-2.3 Alpha® 800-3.4 Alpha® Free-2.1

Portable Printer Receipts Alpha® 800-2.4 Alpha® 820-3.4 Alpha® 400-2.1 POS PLUS® 600-2.4 Alpha® 800-3.4 Alpha® 820-2.4 Alpha® 400-2.3

Prescription Receipts POS PLUS® 600-2.4 Alpha® 800-3.4 Alpha® 820-2.4 Alpha® 800-2.4 Alpha® 400-2.3 Alpha® 820-3.4




Scientific and Office Products Calculators

Alpha® 820-3.4 Alpha® 820-2.4 Alpha® 800-3.4 Alpha® 400-2.3

Clean Room PolyTherm® 300-3.0 PolyTherm® 200-3.2 PolyTherm® 200-3.8 PolyTherm® 300-4.1 PolyTherm® 300-3.4

Facsimiles Alpha® 820-3.4 Alpha® 800-2.4 Alpha® 400-2.3 Alpha® 800-3.4 Alpha® 820-2.4

Industrial Charts Alpha® 800-3.4 Alpha® 820-3.4

Medical Charts Alpha® 820-3.4 Alpha® 800-3.4 Alpha® 820-2.4 Alpha® 800-2.4

Plotters Alpha® 820-3.4 Alpha® 800-3.4 Alpha® 400-2.3 Alpha® 820-2.4 Alpha® 800-2.4

825 E. Wisconsin Avenue P.O. Box 359 Appleton, WI 54912-0359 1-800-922-1729 www.appvion.com Publication Date: September 2015 © 2015 Appvion, Inc

Appvion, Inc. recognizes that Flexography is the most widely used print process for pre-printing Direct Thermal paper and film substrates. Our Direct Thermal products are designed to facilitate good performance in pre-printed Flexo applications from the time of printing to imaging. For ultimate success, the thermal media must retain variable image function through quality thermal image performance AND retain the communication function of the pre-printed graphics.

Direct Thermal papers have specialty coatings applied to the substrate surface that enable variable image function in the presence of heat. The heat applied by the thermal printer during imaging often exceeds 300° F while in the presence of nip pressure and shear from motion across the static print head. These dynamics present challenges to the printed substrate that printers/converters need to be aware of.

Appvion has its own internal print-lab and has tested dozens of inks on a variety of Direct Thermal substrates. From this testing we are happy to provide the following considerations for Flexographic printing on our Direct Thermal papers and films. We also have a document that lists compatible Flexographic printing inks available upon request from your sales or technical services representative.

Flexographic Printing considerations: Across most basis weights, Appvion offers three main coating design platforms:

Résiste® topcoated (TC) grades – non-absorptive surface, requires high pigment and good wetting ink for darkcolors

Résiste® eco topcoated grades – absorptive surface, requires high pigment ink for dark colors Alpha non-topcoated (NTC) grades – very absorptive surface, watch out for solvent interaction with certain inks. Not

compatible with most UV overprint varnishes. Most applications use waterbased and UV Flexographic inks. The amount of solvent present in water-based inks should be

kept at a minimum. Typically for narrow-web printing less than 5% is fine. Wide web printing will allow for higher solvent content due to

the higher web speeds associated with that process. Since most solvents will attack thermal coatings andcompromise thermal image performance, make sure the solvent content is appropriate for drying conditions givenyour desired line speed. In general, problems will come in when solvent is still present within the ink coming out ofthe dryer. Additionally, NTC substrates may tolerate less solvent content than TC’s as the Flexo ink is coming indirect contact with the thermal chemistry on a NTC.

UV inks tend to create high drag under the print head and especially during imaging. Such drag can prove problematic andcan result in poor label tracking through the printer. To counter this, choose an ink that has good slip properties (like a gloss-coat overprint varnish) or use a UV curable overprint varnish.

Water-based inks also tend to create excess drag under the printhead during imaging. Therefore water inks should havegood heat resistant properties AND good slip properties when exposed to elevated temperatures.

Most major ink suppliers have an existing ink series suited for Direct Thermal applications. Start with your current inksupplier, always trial the ink and substrate in the end use printer before launch, and modify if quality issues are encountered.

As always, contact your Appvion sales or technical services representative with any specific questions, we are happy tohelp.

Best Practices for Flexographic Printing


Shelf Life - Storage of Appvion thermal products in a dark place at a relative humidity between 45 percent and 65 percent and a temperature below 77°F (25ºC) will assure satisfactory performance for at least three years from the date of manufacture.

Image Life - Once Appvion thermal products have been imaged on the recommended equipment, Appvion expects the image will remain legible for at least five years, assuming the documents are properly stored with compatible materials under normal filing conditions, with a relative humidity between 45 percent and 65 percent, as well as a temperature below 77°F (25°C). (See the following pages for image life of specific paper grades.)

Fade Resistance - Appvion thermal products use dye and coreactant technology to form an image. The combination is slightly sensitive to ultraviolet (UV) light and may exhibit some image decline with extended exposure to office light or shorter exposure to intense UV light. The stability of the image will depend upon the degree to which the image was originally developed, the individual product design, the intensity of the UV light and the character of UV (percent of UV range in a light source). Sheet discoloration may also occur with prolonged exposure to UV light.

Contact Storage - We recommend that Appvion thermal grades not be exposed for long periods to certain vinyls, plastics, shrink wraps, adhesives, wet-toner copies or certain carbon papers. An exception to these general guidelines would be our specially topcoated tag, ticket and label grades.

Topcoated grades are more resistant to these incompatible materials, but images can still be affected with prolonged exposure.

Note: Most thermal papers, regardless of the manufacturer, are susceptible to many of the same items shown on this page. These incompatible substances are not unique to Appvion thermal products.

Following is a list of specific materials to avoid:

1. Organic solvents, including:a. Alcohol (short chain)b. Ketones (short chain)c. Esters (short chain)d. Ethers (short chain)

2. Cleaning fluids (from above list)3. Plasticizers

a. Alcohol-type (cellophane tape)b. Ester-type (PVC film)c. Polyethylene glycol-typed. Dioctyl phthalatee. Dioctyl adipate

4. Petroleum solventsa. Gasolineb. Toluenec. Benzene

5. Wet-type diazo copy paper6. Carbon papers (certain types)7. Cast-coated papers8. Papers containing tributyl phosphate9. Dissimilar thermal systems10. Carbonless paper solvents11. Ammonia12. Certain oils13. Water (prolonged exposure)

Storage and Shelf Life Recommendations


Making Master Number Grade Name Image Life*

4767-0000 675-Wavex® 400-3.3 20 years

4940-0000 900-Wavex® 600-3.4 20 years

2166-0000 Wavex® PD 20 years

3850-0000 Alpha® 185-3.2 10 years

1867-0000 Alpha® 200-3.8 7 years

3938-0000 Alpha® 200-4.5 7 years

2948-0000 Alpha® 400-2.1 10 years

2945-0000 Alpha® 400-2.3 10 years

2805-0000 Alpha® 800-2.4 10 years

3872-0000 Alpha® 800-3.4 10 years

4004-0000 Alpha® 800-3.8 10 years

3914-0000 Alpha® 820-2.4 10 years

2127-0000 Alpha® 820-3.4 10 years

4981-0000 Alpha® Free-2.1 5 years

2006-0000 Alpha® Plus 600-3.2 20 years

3225-0000 HeatSafe® 800-7.7 20 years

3291-0000 PolyTherm® 190-4.1 20 years

2423-0000 PolyTherm® 200-3.2 20 years

1349-0000 PolyTherm® 200-3.8 20 years

2655-0000 PolyTherm® 300-3.0 20 years

2698-0000 PolyTherm® 300-3.4 20 years

2654-0000 PolyTherm® 300-4.1 20 years

4943-0000 PolyTherm® Hotmelt 300-3.0 20 years



2134-0000 PolyTherm® Clear 300-3.0 20 years

3918-0000 POS PLUS® 600-2.4 20 years

* The thermal image will remain legible for entire shelf life provided the image is fully developed on the recommended thermal printer and the document is storedwith compatible materials under normal filing conditions. Maintain at relative humidity between 45 and 65 percent and temperatures below 77°F (25°C).

Archival Properties


Making Master Number Grade Name Image Life*

3258-0000 PressPro® 500-7.7 20 years

3271-0000 PressPro® 700-9.5 20 years

3268-0000 PressPro® M 700-9.2 20 years

2165-0000 Résiste® 180-3.3 20 years

4952-0000 Résiste® 185-3.3 20 years

3486-0000 Résiste® 190-3.2 20 years

4894-0000 Résiste® B 190-3.2 20 years

2577-0000 Résiste® 400-5.3 20 years

3280-0000 Résiste® 400-7.0 20 years

3220-0000 Résiste® 500-7.6 20 years

3001-0000 Résiste® 600-3.1 20 years

3256-0000 Résiste® 600-7.5 20 years

3601-0000 Two-Sided Résiste® 800-4.5 20 Years

4841-0000 Résiste® 800-4.5 20 years

4028-0000 Résiste® 800-5.3 20 years

4846-0000 Résiste® 900-3.0 25 years

4976-0000 Résiste® B 900-3.2 25 years

2748-0000 Résiste® RC 20 years

2252-0000 Résiste® LE 20 years

2179-0000 Résiste® Rx 25 years

3951-0000 Royale 800-4.5 20 years

5646-0000 SecuraTherm® Green 20 years

3939-0000 ThermArt® Blue 400-2.3 10 years

3916-0000 ThermArt® Canary 400-2.3 10 years

3940-0000 ThermArt® Green 400-2.3 10 years

3941-0000 ThermArt® Pink 400-2.3 10 years

4897-0000 ThermArt® Orange 600-3.2 20 years

* The thermal image will remain legible for entire shelf life provided the image is fully developed on the recommended thermal printer and the document is storedwith compatible materials under normal filing conditions. Maintain at relative humidity between 45 and 65 percent and temperatures below 77°F (25°C).

Archival Properties

Appvion, Inc.’s Environmental Efforts Thermal Papers

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Environmental management is a key component to Appvion, Inc. Operational Excellence. We commit to implementing companywide performance-driven

environmental and chemical management systems which will strive to achieve world-class standards. We will integrate environmental management into our business decisions, will seek to continuously improve our environmental management, and will strive to reduce adverse environmental impacts throughout the Company through active management and annual reviews of our progress. As part of our environmental management system, we will comply with all applicable environmental legislation and regulation and with any other requirements we adopt.

No BPA Appvion, Inc. does not use BPA (bisphenol A) in the manufacturing of direct thermalproducts.

A Proponent of Recycling

Appvion, Inc. has been active in recycling and has offered products containing recycled content for over twenty years.

Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing

Appvion, Inc. uses a combination of Six Sig-ma methodology and Lean Manufacturing practices to continually reduce its impact on the environment.

More Information For more information on Appvion, Inc.’s environmental efforts, Contact our Technical Services department at 1-800-922-1723.

ISO 14001 Certification Demonstrating Appvion, Inc.’s disciplined approach to setting and achieving environmental objectives and targets, Appvion, Inc.’s Technical Papers divisions, manufacturing locations, research facilities and headquarters have received ISO 14001 Certification.

FSC® Certification Appvion, Inc.’s internal processes and procedures that track Forestry Stewardship Council™ (FSC) certified raw materials have earned the company FSC Chain-of-Custody Certification (FSC-C003368). As a paper manufacturer that doesn’t own forestland, we feel that certification through the FSC is one way we can help improve forestry practices, significantly reduce long-term impact on the environment and establish responsible social practices. Appvion, Inc.’s FSC-certified offer-ing helps our customers meet the market demand for environmentally responsible products.

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