This document provides tips for printing on MagneCote magnetic paper using sheetfed offset printing. Some key points include keeping the paper wrapped until acclimated to the pressroom humidity, using standard inks, cleaning sensors before printing, adjusting feeder lifts and vacuum levels for feeding, and limiting drying and curing temperatures to avoid melting the magnetic coating. The full document provides additional details on specific press settings and considerations for running MagneCote magnetic paper.

1. the greener magnet
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information on these topics and more: POCKET GUIDE
» Back Printing MagneCote is a magnetic printing
®
» Binding and Inserting paper made by coating high gloss
» Additional Coatings on MagneCote face sheet using a patented
» Dry Erase magnetic coating process.
» Foil Stamping and Embossing
» Folding
9 Point 11 Point 13 Point 17 Point
» Laminating
» Padding and Gluing Brightness 92.5 (ISO) 92.5 (ISO) 92.5 (ISO) 92.5 (ISO)
» Perfing and Die Cutting 90 (GE) 90 (GE) 90 (GE) 90 (GE)
» Environment Gloss 74 74 74 74
» Outdoor Applications
Caliper* 9.2 Points 11.2 Points 13.1 Points 17 Points
Basis Weight 312# 419# 465# 609.78#
(U.S. Basis Size: 25x38)
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12 x 18 12 x 18 12 x 18 SRA2
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2. Sheetfed Offset Printing Tips
MOISTURE: Keep product in protective wrapping PAPER FEED DIRECTION: feeds in either direction.
until acclimated to pressroom humidity. Cover skids Determine direction by form layout and press
of printed and converted product to prevent limitations for maximum efficiency.
moisture changes.
P SENSOR: photo eye must be on and uncovered.
TEMPERATURE: above 120° F may cause melting
DOUBLE SHEET DETECTOR: electronic off/manual on.
of magnetic coating.
SIDE GUIDE: photo eye on, cut-out of one guide only.
INK: uses standard inks.
RF/LF SENSORS: photo eyes on (can turn off).
SPRAY POWDER: 30% more recommended. If
Some presses unable to turn off.
aqueous coating is used, spray powder is not needed.
SENSORS BETWEEN UNITS: missing sheet
FEEDING – FIRST TIME: advance one sheet by hand
detectors must be on and clean.
to identify areas where metal attracts the sheet. If
found, cover with another sheet of MagneCote® or RUNNING SPEEDS: Minimum/maximum determined
other material thick enough to reduce magnetic pull. by press operator. Test slow speeds first, then increase
gradually.
NEXPRESS: call 866-731-0728 for a free shield that
makes feeding easy. SUCTION SLOWDOWN WHEELS: normal operating
conditions. Adjust as necessary.
FEEDING: fan sheets to separate and keep feeder
lifts to minimum weight. May need to increase feeder IR DRYERS/UV LAMPS: use lowest possible drying
pump or vacuum levels. and curing temperatures/rates. High temperatures can
melt magnetic material to grippers, especially in an
SENSORS: Clean sensors before printing. Also,
extended delivery.
the black background may cause sensor problems.
Do not turn off the double sheet sensor. Consult the DELIVERY PILE HEIGHTS: Limit number of sheets
press manufacturer. per lift as determined by finish, racking, weight, and
spray powder settings.
MAKE READY: off impression, use 10 pt or 12 pt
C2S as make ready sheets to adjust color and register
before running MagneCote®. the greener magnet