*Based on manufacturer's accelerated age testing using pigmented ink. Results may vary based on usage.


DMVLA5 can be printed on Hewlett-Packard DesignJet®, Encad NovaJet®/Pro/Proe, ColorSpan® Displaymaker, Epson 9000 and piezo water-based pigments. DMVLA5RG can be printed with Raster Graphics Piezo Print™5000 inks. It is recommended to use pigmented inks for longer-lasting images. Although dye-based inks provide a higher color gamut, ink fade can occur. Inks NOT recommended for use are Encad GX, Ilford® Archiva™ and ColorSpan® EnduraChrome inks, because premature fading is known to occur.

This product is recommended for indoor and outdoor applications. It must be applied at minimum air and surface temperatures of 50°F. Once posted, the material can withstandtemperatures of 0°F to 150°F.

To obtain a high degree of water resistance, use only pigmented ink. Lamination is not required. Dye-based inks will yield good color gamut, but with repeated exposure to water, bleeding may occur. Overlaminating dye-based ink will not eliminate image bleed, unless the material is completely sealed to a non-porous surface or encapsulated. If water migrates under the laminate, ink bleeding may occur. Let image dry 24 hours before exposing to moisture. Dirt and stains cannot be cleaned from the imaged surface. Excessive folding or creasing can damage the imaged surface. Laminating is recommended to protect the surface from dirt and abrasion.

Ink coverage of up to 250% is recommended. Excessive ink saturation can affect the waterfast properties of the material as well as color uniformity. To optimize print quality, printers should be set for highest print quality and media selection should be ″HEAVY COATED PAPER″. Printer settings for the Raster Piezo Print 5000 are overlap: 25%, speed: 2X, Strikes: 2 and write direction: ″Bi-direction″.

ICC color profiles can be obtained for selected RIP, ink and printer combinations.

Once print is completed, roll imaged media onto a core until ready for posting. Folding of the material is not recommended. Unimaged material should be stored at 72°F (+/-5°) for no more than 6 months, to obtain maximum adhesion values. After use, the roll should be stored in its original packaging in the poly bag.


Stainless steel, aluminum, glass, ABS, polycarbonate, Plexiglas®, automobile enamel and standard mounting boards like Sintra, Gatorfoam® and Foam-Core. The product is designed for use on smooth, flat surfaces and should not be applied over corrugations or rivets. Textured surfaces and wood tend to promote poor adhesion. Always pretest your specific substrate prior to actual application.

Always ensure that the receiving substrate is thoroughly cleaned, free of dust, dirt or cleaner residues. Painted surfaces should latex paint containing no waxes or silicones. Metal and glass surfaces can be cleaned with standard glass cleaners. Poor surface conditions will cause adhesion loss or failure.

Use low tack application tapes. High tack tapes can cause slight coating removal. Application paper applied directly onto the imaged surface of the vinyl may cause slight yellowing of the coating. The premask by American Biltrite Inc. called TransferRite®, cause the least amount of yellowing. 3M tapes have been found to increase the yellowing effect.

Proper contact of the adhesive to to mounting substrate is critical and maximum pressure should be used to install the vinyl. If insufficient pressure is used during the install, the edges of the vinyl can lift. When applying vinyl to mounting boards, it is recommended that a cold roll laminator be used to give adequate, even pressure during application. For installations by hand, use application tape and squeegee with adequate pressure. It is recommended that water not be used during the installation but if it is used, use minimal amounts. All water must be squeegeed out from under vinyl. If liquid soap is added to the water to increase the ease of installation, use only one drop per gallon of water. Soap must not contain moisturizer. Do not use heat guns to install vinyl. Material should not be stretched during installation. It is a calendered vinyl, and it will shrink back to original size, which might cause edges to lift or create gaps between panels.

To give surface protection from dirt and abrasion, a vinyl pressure-sensitive overlaminate is recommended. Heat activated laminates should not be used. The high temperatures needed to apply heat activated laminates can degrade the adhesive peel strength. Overlaminating one side with too much tension can cause the product to curl toward the laminated side and the edges to lift. Magic's DMFTP Fluorex® Transfer Protection, ultra-thin (3 micron) graffiti-resistant overlaminate, is an alterative finishing solution. Let image dry for 24 hours before laminating.

The adhesive is very aggressive and removal may cause damage to indoor painted surfaces or drywall surface. To increase the ease of removal, gently heat the vinyl with a heat gun to soften the vinyl and adhesive. The longer DMVLA5 is applied, the more difficult the removal will be. Different surfaces will have different adhesion characteristics. Glass and stainless steel usually promote extremely high adhesion values and removal may be more difficult than with other surfaces. If during the removal, adhesive transfer happens, soapy warm warm water and aggressive rubbing with a cloth should remove adhesive. For surfaces with more difficult adhesive removal, isopropyl alcohol (a.k.a.- IPA or rubbing alcohol) can be used.

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General Description

InteliCoat offers DMVLA5, a water-resistant high performance ink jet calendared vinyl, designed specifically for display graphics. This media carries a specially formulated ink receptive coating on a 3.5-mil calendered vinyl face stock with a permanent adhesive. DMVLA5 results in expanded capabilities for colorful graphics that can be installed in typical indoor and outdoor display applications.

Material Covered

The following InteliCoat Magic ink jet vinyl is recommended and warranted for use in the production of durable graphics with standard wide format water-based ink jet printers:
DMVLA5 ink jet vinyl 3.5 mil opaque calendared vinyl film, white face stock, permanent PSA adhesive.

Limited Warranty Coverage

• System Components	Compatible Surfaces	Approved Inks:	Durability Rating*: Display Exterior/Interior
  DMVLA5	Stainless Steel	Dupont Fusion Ink	Durablility is contingent
  (no overlaminate	ABS		on use in specific
  required)	Plexiglas	HP: UV Ink	zones and warranty
  	GatorForm		periods are as indicated
  	Glass	Roland: Piezo Pigmented Ink	in the Geographic
  	Enamel Painted Aluminum		Zoning Table below
  	Polycarbonates	Colorspan: Permachrome Ink
  	Acrylic
  	Expanded PVC

  * Please refer to Geographic Zoning Table for full details of Durability Rating.
• During the stated warranty period, InteliCoat warrants the DMVLA5 media to withstand normal weathering. DMVLA5 should reveal no appreciable deterioration such as cracking, blistering, delamination, peeling or excessive yellowing of the base when observing the graphic at its intended viewing distance. This warranty does not cover defects or failure due to application surfaces or inks and is contingent upon a vertically mounted installation (defined as 90° + 10°). Use of approved ink and InteliCoat's application procedures are required.
• While continued image integrity is warranted, slight changes in color, minor change of surface gloss, slight lifting at the edges of the graphic and some chalking of the unlaminated coating are typical effects that could occur during normal environmental exposure and would not be cause for claim of failure.
• In the event of a breach of these express warranties, InteliCoat's policy is to replace the defective materials but in some instances, at InteliCoat's sole discretion, InteliCoat may refund the purchase price of the materials. InteliCoat is not obligated for more than the original purchase price of the media materials and is not liable for other damages such as loss of profit, loss of production, or loss of capital. InteliCoat reserves the right of inspection.

Warranty Conditions

Please refer to the appropriate InteliCoat Magic Application Guides at www.ppmsupplies.nl for typical product performance specifications and recommended processing procedures, which shall apply and are incorporated herein by reference.
All warranties provided for herein shall be voided unless the following conditions, which are critical for proper life and warranting of the graphic, are met:

• Media must be printed within one year of purchase.
• The environment in which the product is stored must be free from dust, excessive sunlight, heat and moisture.
• When not in use, media must be returned to its original packaging, including protective plastic wrap.

The following conditions and usage for display graphic applications are required or all warranties provided for herein are voided*:

• In general, the surface the sign is to be mounted to must be cleaned using a synthetic detergent. Use of cleaning formulations containing creams or lotions will void all warranties hereunder because such formulations leave a damaging residue on the sign surface. A final rinse of two parts water to one part isopropyl alcohol must follow cleaning.
• If DMVLA5 is installed on glass surfaces then cleaners, which leave a residue, must not be used. Use of such cleaners will void all warranties hereunder.
• To avoid out-gassing induced defects of acrylic or polycarbonate sign surfaces, such as bubbles in the vinyl, remove protective masking on these materials and provide appropriate ventilation or drying prior to installation of graphic.
• Wet application technique is not recommended and will void all warranties here under.

* (See DMVLA5 Applications Guide for a complete listing of application and removal techniques. Guides can be found at www.ppmsupplies.nl)

Warranty Exceptions

Graphics must not be exposed to gasoline or solvent vapors or spills. Such exposure will void all warranties hereunder. Media is not warranted for vehicle or fleet surfaces, marine applications or installations over latex paints, concrete or wood surfaces.
Additionally, actual lifetime of a graphic will vary dependent upon many factors. Areas with high sun exposure (desert) and excessive moisture (tropical) will decrease durability. Non-vertical installations will increase sun exposure and decrease life expectancy.

The following table gives the warranty period by geographic region for exterior applications:

Zone 1 6 months	Zone 2 3 months	Zone 3 2 months
North America¹ South America¹ Eastern Europe Austria Switzerland Scandinavia United Kingdom Germany Benelux France (North of Lyon) Italy (North of Rome) ¹ Except areas listed in Zone 3	Mediterranean Islands Spain Italy (South of Rome) France (South of Lyon) Greece Turkey South Africa (coastal areas) Australia (South-East of Brisbane/Adelaide) Asian Countries India China Korea	Middle East North Africa (including Sahara) Australia (North-West of Brisbane/Adelaide) South Africa (Central Region) USA (FL and AZ, NV, NM, TX, CA, UT desert regions) Mexico Caribbean Isles North Columbia North Venezuela Paraguay Uruguay North Argentina Elevations above altitudes of 1500m (5000 ft.)

Claim Remedy:

In the event of a warranted failure, as specified above, InteliCoat reserves the right of inspection.
To receive remedy, InteliCoat or a local distributor must be notified of a claim within 60 days of media failure. The following must be supplied with the description of the failure:

• Date of installation
• Material lot number
• Installation procedures
• Substrate
• Environmental conditions.

Additional information may be requested. All documentation and administration will be handled through the formal customer service complaint system at InteliCoat. All Standard Terms and Conditions apply.

THE FOREGOING STATES THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER AND THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY OF REXAM. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WRITTEN OR VERBAL, STATUTORY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE.

Administration of Claims would be as follows:

Should a graphic failure occur, it is InteliCoat's policy to settle the claim immediately with the procedure given:

• Sample material will be secured from the project and / or an account visit will be made by either sales or technical services, based on the extent or severity of the problem, to determine the mode of failure.
• InteliCoat personnel will coordinate activities to bring timely response to the customer. Initial contacts will be made between InteliCoat Product Management and Technical Services Lab personnel.
• If the claim were justified, new inteleCoat materials would be forwarded to the customer through the appropriate Magic brand supply channels.