IGage Weatherproof Paper is a coated synthetic film. The base film is porous and inherently has excellent ink absorption characteristics; the film is coated to optimize standard inkjet penetration and toner bonding. Ink and toner are tightly bonded to the sheet resulting in excellent pigmentation, color saturation and image definition.

Since iGage WPPaper is completely waterproof, it is an excellent base for maps, signs, hunting permits, banners, product labels and barcode labels. The material does not peal so it is not necessary to seal edges or laminate printed pieces.

WPPaper provides a rich secure base for handwritten notes. Pens, highlighters, whiteboard markers, permanent markers and color markers all make permanent, indelible annotations. With a gas-charged space pen, you can even write upside-down underwater.

WPPaper is very porous and some inks (Hansa yellows) will diffuse through the film to the reverse side of the film. Some inkjet inks (typically generic inks) will fully migrate through the film.  Some inks are not absorbed by the paper and can almost be shaken off. Other inks (standard HP inks) work great. Epson K3 Ultrachrome inks are simply wonderful on this paper.

WPPaper should be covered when stored as the coatings will absorb impurities in the air and discolor.

WPPaper left in contact with any surface with free color particles will absorb the particles. A piece of WPPaper placed in your wallet between two banknotes will absorb the ink from the notes.

After WPPaper is left underwater for several hours, the air pockets in the film will absorb water and the WPPaper will become translucent. If this occurs, you can blot the excess water from the film and it will air-dry to its original opaque state.

WPPaper may be overprinted (varnished) with oleoresinous (oil-based resin) coatings to seal the absorptive properties of the film after the desired image has been applied. This will provide good resistance to coffee stains and discoloration from environmental impurities. We have also had good success with spray-on fixatives.

WPPaper will feed through most laser printers and copiers. Multiple feeds are common if tray feeding is attempted unless the WPPaper is adequately fanned immediately prior to printing.

WPPaper readily accepts aqueous inkjet prints. The highly absorptive substrate and coating accepts aqueous ink and sets quickly yielding excellent results. Colors will be slightly lighter and less saturated than those obtained on plain or photo-inkjet papers.

If both inkjet and toner printing will be performed on the same sheet, the inkjet image should be applied first as the fuser stage of laser printers slightly modifies the top surface of weatherproof paper.

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