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Product Overview
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UV ink technology
CAUTION: Use only GerberCAT inks. Substituting any other inks will void the
warranty. Each color ink pouch must be installed into the corresponding color-
coded pull-out ink drawer.
CAUTION: Use impervious gloves to protect your hands. Nitrile gloves of no less
than 8 mils have proven impervious for one hour of exposure. Gloves should be
disposed of after one hour of exposure time. Wear goggles to protect your eyes.
Dispose of used swabs, wipes, and gloves according to local laws and regulations.
GerberCAT cationic ultraviolet inks have very little odor and require no special ventilation.
Gerber's patent-pending, Cold Fire Cure technology dries the ink immediately and the printed
material may be handled or cut directly after printing.
Although printhead capping is not required on the Gerber Solara ion, there is a parking station
which is used when it is not printing for extended periods. The parking station travels with the
gantry and blocks stray light from the printhead nozzle plates.
Graphics created by the Gerber Solara ion are outdoor-durable for up to three years. However,
environment and application will determine the ultimate outdoor life span and may result in
outdoor durability of greater or less than three years. Laminating graphics increases durability.
GerberCAT inks are specifically designed for use with the Gerber Solara ion printer. The inks
come in four colors: Yellow (Y), Magenta (M), Cyan (C), and Black (K). The eight printhead
system dedicates two printheads per ink color.
The ink is supplied in one liter pouches that are used to refill the Gerber Solara ion ink
reservoirs. Four color-coded ink drawers contain receptacles to accept the ink pouches.
Storing inks and materials
Store GerberCAT inks and qualified materials as instructed for the best quality output when
printing. Improper storage of inks or materials will negatively effect overall print quality.
UV ink storage
GerberCAT inks have a shelf life of approximately 12 months from date of manufacture when
stored as recommended. Note the “Use by” date printed on the pouch and discard any ink
beyond that date.
The operating temperature and humidity range of the Gerber Solara ion is smaller than the
storage range for the ink pouches. If ink is stored outside of the operating temperature range,
wait for the ink to normalize before using it.
Temperature: 41° F to 86° F (5° C to 30° C)
Humidity: 30% - 70% non-condensing
Note: The guaranteed term of ink is 12 months from date of manufacture when it is kept or
used without exposing air at 77°F (25°C).
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