Users Instructions ImagOn photopolymer films

1. Plate Preparation

Different types of plates require different preparations:

Intaglio-Type on Copper

  1. Cut plate to intended size.
  2. Sand plate with 320 grit wet and dry sandpaper
  3. Wipe with dry clean cloth
  4. Be careful not to get fingerprints on the plate

Etched Intaglio-Type on Copper

  1. Cut plate to intended size
  2. Sand plate with 600 grit wet and dry sandpaper
  3. Wipe with dry clean cloth
  4. Be careful not to get fingerprints on the plate

Intaglio-Type on Plexiglas Plate

  1. Cut plate to intended size
  2. Clean with 50% water and alcohol solution
  3. Wipe with dry clean cloth
  4. Be careful not to get fingerprints on the plate

Intaglio-Type on Wooden Plate

  1. Sand plate with 320 grit sand paper
  2. Coat plate with water-soluble Varathene (acryl based transparant varnish) or Lascaux
  3. When dry sand again and re-coat with Varathene or Lascaux
  4. By using one or more layers of Varathene or Lascaux you can control the amount of wood- grain that appears in the final print.