Specs
Media Pairing specs
Setup notes and briefing numbers for Media Pairing.
Details needed before profile build
These media pairing specs list the details we need before building or selecting a profile. Include the printer model, ink type, media brand and surface so the pairing fits the actual stock on your floor.
For Media Pairing specs, list the exact stock first: cast or monomeric vinyl, banner PVC, one way vision, PET film, canvas, or paper. Add the printer model, ink set, heater or vacuum settings, and whether the roll has a gloss, satin, or textured face. Inland dust, Durban humidity, and power interruptions can all shift how a profile behaves on the same nominal media.
Include the current RIP settings and one photo of the control panel or test print if the machine has been drifting. Many issues come from heater values, pass count, vacuum strength, or feed correction staying on an old material preset. When those details are supplied upfront, the pairing note can reflect the setup that is actually in use.
What the spec sheet records
Each media pairing spec should identify the print mode, curing or heater range, linearisation status, and any limit placed on total ink. It should also note whether the aim is indoor display work, outdoor boards, vehicle graphics, pull-up media, or general signage. That keeps the profile choice tied to the job requirement instead of a generic material label.
Before sending the request, check that the roll label, cartridge type, and machine name all match the same setup. Add any past profile reference and the last acceptable swatch through the contact form. For FastJET, Stormjet, or Skywalker units, it helps to mention if the stock was sourced in Bellville, Johannesburg, Durban, or another branch because media batches can differ.
- Printer model and head arrangement
- Ink type, batch, and colour set
- Media brand, finish, and roll width
Checks under South African conditions
Dry Highveld air and coastal humidity do not behave the same on self-adhesive vinyl, PVC banner, or coated papers. A media pairing spec should mention where the printer is running and whether the stock has been stored sealed, opened, or standing near loading doors. That gives context for cockling, strike-through, curing changes, and static seen during test output.
Power interruptions can leave half-used rolls, interrupted cleanings, or settings changed after restart, so note that if it happened near the test. Dust around Crown Mines, Jet Park, or smaller industrial areas can also affect nozzle health and surface handling. Those site conditions matter when comparing one media result against another.
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Useful notes to attach
List what failed on the material before, such as mottling, weak blacks, oversaturation, head strikes, or slow drying. Mention whether the problem showed on solid panels, skin tones, small text, or heavy composite builds. Specific fault notes are more useful than saying the print looked wrong.
Store the calibration record while the test prints, RIP settings, and ink details are still easy to verify. Keep it with the job file and support note so the buyer can see which media, heater values, and pass mode were used.
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