ISO 18055-1:2004

Photography and imaging — Inkjet media: Classification, nomenclature and dimensions — Part 1: Photo-grade media (paper and film)

ISO 18055-1:2004 establishes a classification of photo-grade inkjet papers and films with regard to nomenclature, formats and thickness/grammage. It does not include non-photo-grade media, non-paper/film media, or media intended solely for laser printing.

Photographie et image — Milieux encreurs: Classification, nomenclature et dimensions — Partie 1: Milieux de qualité photographique (papier et film)

Fotografija in upodabljanje - Mediji za kapljični tisk: klasifikacija, nomenklatura in dimenzije - 1. del: Mediji za tisk fotografij (papir in film)

Ta del ISO 18055 vzpostavlja klasifikacijo papirja in filmov za kapljični tisk fotografij glede na nomenklaturo, formate in debelino/gramaturo. Ne vključuje medijev za nefotografski tisk, nepapirnatih/nefilmskih medijev ali medijev, ki so namenjeni izključno laserskemu tiskanju.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 13-Jun-2004
• ICS: 37.040.20 - Photographic paper, films and plates. Cartridges
• Technical Committee: ISO/TC 42 - Photography
• Drafting Committee: ISO/TC 42/WG 8 - Joint ISO/TC 42 - ISO/TC 6 WG: Imaging materials - Dimensions
• Parallel Committee: ISO/TC 6 - Paper, board and pulps
• Current Stage: 9093 - International Standard confirmed
• Completion Date: 16-Jun-2021
• Ref Project: SIST ISO 18055-1:2011 - Photography and imaging - Inkjet media: Classification, nomenclature and dimensions - Part 1: Photo-grade media (paper and film)

Standards Content (Sample)

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 18055-1
First edition
2004-06-01


Photography and imaging — Inkjet
media: Classification, nomenclature and
dimensions —
Part 1:
Photo-grade media (paper and film)
Photographie et image — Milieux encreurs: Classification,
nomenclature et dimensions —
Partie 1: Milieux de qualité photographique (papier et film)




Reference number
ISO 18055-1:2004(E)
©
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Contents Page
Foreword. iv
Introduction . v
1 Scope. 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions. 1
4 Nomenclature and classification of types of inkjet medium . 2
5 Conditions for measurement of dimensions and thicknesses . 3
6 Dimensions. 3
7 Thicknesses and grammages. 6
8 Squareness and edge straightness (sheet media) . 6
9 Core size (roll media). 6
10 Winding parameters (roll media) . 7
11 Package marking. 7
Annex A (informative) Recommended roll lengths . 9
Annex B (informative) Dimensional stability . 10
Annex C (informative) Quantity packaging (sheet media). 11
Annex D (informative) Grammage. 12
Annex E (informative) Inkjet inks, printers and processing. 13
Bibliography . 14


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ISO 18055-1:2004(E)
Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies
(ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO
technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical committee has been
established has the right to be represented on that committee. International organizations, governmental and
non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. ISO collaborates closely with the
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization.
International Standards are drafted in accordance with the rules given in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
The main task of technical committees is to prepare International Standards. Draft International Standards
adopted by the technical committees are circulated to the member bodies for voting. Publication as an
International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
ISO 18055-1 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 42, Photography.
ISO 18055 consists of the following parts, under the general title Photography and imaging — Inkjet media:
Classification, nomenclature and dimensions:
 Part 1: Photo-grade media (paper and film)
Non-photo-grade media (paper, film and other bases) will be the subject of a future Part 2.
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ISO 18055-1:2004(E)
Introduction
Within the rapidly developing field of inkjet media, there is a need to establish clear and unambiguous
classifications with regard to descriptions of product types, formats/sizes, thicknesses/grammages and
general nomenclature. It is important that all participants in the inkjet market, i.e. producers, processing
industries, trade and end-users, achieve an agreed, consistent understanding of all these elements of the
market.
It is the aim of this part of ISO 18055 to establish such an understanding, in respect of photo-grade media.
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Photography and imaging — Inkjet media: Classification,
nomenclature and dimensions —
Part 1:
Photo-grade media (paper and film)
1 Scope
This part of ISO 18055 establishes a classification of photo-grade inkjet papers and films with regard to
nomenclature, formats and thickness/grammage.
It does not include non-photo-grade media, non-paper/film media, or media intended solely for laser printing.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 1:2002, Geometrical Product Specification (GPS) — Standard reference temperature for geometrical
product specification and verification
ISO 216:1975, Writing paper and certain classes of printed matter — Trimmed sizes — A and B series
ISO 554:1976, Standard atmospheres for conditioning and/or testing — Specifications
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
inkjet printing
process of building up an image on a receiving layer by non-contact application of droplets of ink, usually
microscopic
3.2
inkjet medium
liquid-permeable or -impermeable base (paper or film), the surface of which is rendered capable of receiving
and retaining an inkjet image, either by chemical treatment or by means of a suitable receiver layer
NOTE Inkjet media is the plural form of this term.
3.3
preferred size
industry standard size, as determined by most frequent user demand (number of units) and product volume
(square metres)
NOTE Designers of new equipment are encouraged to use preferred sizes whenever possible.
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3.4
recognized size
size that is significant in the industry, but not so generally used that it is selected as preferred size
NOTE This category assists the reader to understand the requirements for certain sizes that may have been once
preferred and are becoming less popular, or are new and are becoming more popular.
3.5
nominal size
size reference that appears on product labels and in catalogues
3.6
core
physical mass, which serves as the central part of a wound roll of paper or film, that has no fixed flanges at its
ends and is generally cylindrical
NOTE A flanged, cylindrical core for roll paper or film is called a “spool”.
3.7
resin coated
RC
coated on both sides of the base (usually paper) with a “resin”, usually polyethylene, to render it water-
impermeable
NOTE The designation PE (polyethylene) is sometimes used synonymously with RC.
3.8
cast coated
coated on the image-receiving side of the paper base with a highly viscous mixture of inorganic metal oxides
and gelatine or a similar polymer, the whole being then pressed on a highly polished drum for gloss, to give a
water-permeable image-receiving layer
3.9
barrier coated
water-impermeable polymer layer contained in the base between the paper and ink-receiving layers
NOTE The barrier layer is often composed of latexes, and is impermeable only to liquid water and dyes; water vapour
and solvents may slowly penetrate into the paper pulp.
4 Nomenclature and classification of types of inkjet medium
4.1 Photo-grade medium
A photo-grade medium is either paper or film with an image-receiving layer that, when printed on, can produce
image quality comparable with conventional photography, in terms of resolution, graininess, sharpness, tone
reproduction and colour reproduction. A photo-grade medium has physical characteristics comparable with
conventional photographic media including stiffness, mass, texture and durability, and is generally intended for
inkjet printing of photographic images in high-quality and demanding applications.
NOTE 1 The above list of physical characteristics is not necessarily exhaustive, and does not preclude other
characteristics becoming important in future products.
NOTE 2 The image-receiving layer is usually coated only on one side, and fully retains high volumes of ink without loss
of image quality or functionality. An anti-curl layer may be coated on the reverse side.
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Photo-grade media can be classified into one of the following categories.
a) Resin-coated photo-grade paper (RC photo-grade paper) has a water-impermeable resin layer under
an imaging layer. Its surface appearance ranges from high gloss to dead matt.
b) Barrier-coated photo-grade paper has a water-impermeable barrier layer under imaging layer. Its
surface appearance ranges from high gloss to dead matt.
c) Coated photo-grade paper has a water-permeable layer under imaging layer. It can be cast-coated or
micro-ceramic. Its surface appearance ranges from high gloss to dead matt.
d) Photo-grade film consists of a generally polymeric, water-impermeable base (substrate) (e.g. polyester,
vinyl), coated on one side with an image-receiving layer. It may be coated on the reverse side with an
anti-curl layer. There are three categories of photo-grade film as follows.
1) Opaque film (white film) has a substrate that is pigmented white (pigment dispersion, voided, or
coated with a pigmented layer). It is intended for applications involving reflected illumination. Its
surface appearance is usually glossy, but can range from glossy to matt.
2) Translucent film (back-lit film) has either a translucent base (achieved by lower pigment loading) or
a clear base with slight pigmentation of the imaging layer. It is intended for applications involving
transmitted illumination. It can be front-coated (intended for illumination from the non-imaged side) or
reverse-coated (intended for illumination from the imaged side). Its surface appearance is usually
glossy, but can range from glossy to matt
3) Transparent film (clear film or transparency) has an unpigmented substrate, that freely transmits
incident illumination. It is intended for viewing by either direct (e.g. back-lit through a diffuser) or
indirect (e.g. by projection onto a viewing surface) transmitted light. Its surface appearance is usually
glossy, but can range from glossy to matt.
4.2 Non-photo-grade medium
A non-photo-grade medium is generally of less high quality than a photo-grade medium, and more suitable for
less demanding applications. Some such materials are not even specifically designed for inkjet use. Non-
photo-grade media are outside the scope of this International Standard, but have been included here for
comparative purposes.
5 Conditions for measurement of dimensions and thicknesses
The dimensions and tolerances specified in this part of ISO 18055 apply at the time of manufacture, measured
under atmospheric conditions of (23 ± 2) °C and (50 ± 5) % relative humidity, as specified in ISO 554:1976
(see Annex B).
All measuring instrument calibrations shall be conducted at a temperature of 20 °C (as specified in ISO 1) and
a relative humidity of 50 %.
6 Dimensions
6.1 Sheet dimensions
Aim and tolerance values for preferred dimensions of sheets shall conform to specifications given in Table 1.
Aim and tolerance values for recognized dimensions of sheets shall conform to specifications given in Table 2.
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Reference numberISO 18055-1:2004(E)© ISO 2004
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO18055-1First edition2004-06-01Photography and imaging — Inkjet media: Classification, nomenclature and dimensions — Part 1: Photo-grade media (paper and film) Photographie et image — Milieux encreurs: Classification, nomenclature et dimensions —
Partie 1: Milieux de qualité photographique (papier et film)
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ISO 18055-1:2004(E) © ISO 2004 – All rights reserved iii Contents Page Foreword.iv Introduction.v 1 Scope.1 2 Normative references.1 3 Terms and definitions.1 4 Nomenclature and classification of types of inkjet medium.2 5 Conditions for measurement of dimensions and thicknesses.3 6 Dimensions.3 7 Thicknesses and grammages.6 8 Squareness and edge straightness (sheet media).6 9 Core size (roll media).6 10 Winding parameters (roll media).7 11 Package marking.7 Annex A (informative)
Recommended roll lengths.9 Annex B (informative)
Dimensional stability.10 Annex C (informative)
Quantity packaging (sheet media).11 Annex D (informative)
Grammage.12 Annex E (informative)
Inkjet inks, printers and processing.13 Bibliography.14
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ISO 18055-1:2004(E) iv © ISO 2004 – All rights reserved Foreword ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization. International Standards are drafted in accordance with the rules given in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2. The main task of technical committees is to prepare International Standards. Draft International Standards adopted by the technical committees are circulated to the member bodies for voting. Publication as an International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote. Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. ISO 18055-1 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 42, Photography. ISO 18055 consists of the following parts, under the general title Photography and imaging — Inkjet media: Classification, nomenclature and dimensions:  Part 1: Photo-grade media (paper and film) Non-photo-grade media (paper, film and other bases) will be the subject of a future Part 2. SIST ISO 18055-1:2011



ISO 18055-1:2004(E) © ISO 2004 – All rights reserved v Introduction Within the rapidly developing field of inkjet media, there is a need to establish clear and unambiguous classifications with regard to descriptions of product types, formats/sizes, thicknesses/grammages and general nomenclature. It is important that all participants in the inkjet market, i.e. producers, processing industries, trade and end-users, achieve an agreed, consistent understanding of all these elements of the market. It is the aim of this part of ISO 18055 to establish such an understanding, in respect of photo-grade media. SIST ISO 18055-1:2011



SIST ISO 18055-1:2011



INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 18055-1:2004(E) © ISO 2004 – All rights reserved 1 Photography and imaging — Inkjet media: Classification, nomenclature and dimensions — Part 1: Photo-grade media (paper and film)
1 Scope This part of ISO 18055 establishes a classification of photo-grade inkjet papers and films with regard to nomenclature, formats and thickness/grammage. It does not include non-photo-grade media, non-paper/film media, or media intended solely for laser printing. 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. ISO 1:2002, Geometrical Product Specification (GPS) — Standard reference temperature for geometrical product specification and verification ISO 216:1975, Writing paper and certain classes of printed matter — Trimmed sizes — A and B series ISO 554:1976, Standard atmospheres for conditioning and/or testing — Specifications 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 inkjet printing process of building up an image on a receiving layer by non-contact application of droplets of ink, usually microscopic 3.2 inkjet medium liquid-permeable or -impermeable base (paper or film), the surface of which is rendered capable of receiving and retaining an inkjet image, either by chemical treatment or by means of a suitable receiver layer NOTE Inkjet media is the plural form of this term. 3.3 preferred size industry standard size, as determined by most frequent user demand (number of units) and product volume (square metres) NOTE Designers of new equipment are encouraged to use preferred sizes whenever possible. SIST ISO 18055-1:2011



ISO 18055-1:2004(E) 2 © ISO 2004 – All rights reserved 3.4 recognized size size that is significant in the industry, but not so generally used that it is selected as preferred size NOTE
This category assists the reader to understand the requirements for certain sizes that may have been once preferred and are becoming less popular, or are new and are becoming more popular. 3.5 nominal size size reference that appears on product labels and in catalogues 3.6 core physical mass, which serves as the central part of a wound roll of paper or film, that has no fixed flanges at its ends and is generally cylindrical NOTE A flanged, cylindrical core for roll paper or film is called a “spool”. 3.7 resin coated RC coated on both sides of the base (usually paper) with a “resin”, usually polyethylene, to render it water-impermeable NOTE
The designation PE (polyethylene) is sometimes used synonymously with RC. 3.8 cast coated coated on the image-receiving side of the paper base with a highly viscous mixture of inorganic metal oxides and gelatine or a similar polymer, the whole being then pressed on a highly polished drum for gloss, to give a water-permeable image-receiving layer 3.9 barrier coated water-impermeable polymer layer contained in the base between the paper and ink-receiving layers NOTE The barrier layer is often composed of latexes, and is impermeable only to liquid water and dyes; water vapour and solvents may slowly penetrate into the paper pulp. 4 Nomenclature and classification of types of inkjet medium 4.1 Photo-grade medium A photo-grade medium is either paper or film with an image-receiving layer that, when printed on, can produce image quality comparable with conventional photography, in terms of resolution, graininess, sharpness, tone reproduction and colour reproduction. A photo-grade medium has physical characteristics comparable with conventional photographic media including stiffness, mass, texture and durability, and is generally intended for inkjet printing of photographic images in high-quality and demanding applications. NOTE 1 The above list of physical characteristics is not necessarily exhaustive, and does not preclude other characteristics becoming important in future products.
NOTE 2 The image-receiving layer is usually coated only on one side, and fully retains high volumes of ink without loss of image quality or functionality. An anti-curl layer may be coated on the reverse side. SIST ISO 18055-1:2011



ISO 18055-1:2004(E) © ISO 2004 – All rights reserved 3 Photo-grade media can be classified into one of the following categories. a) Resin-coated photo-grade paper (RC photo-grade paper) has a water-impermeable resin layer under an imaging layer. Its surface appearance ranges from high gloss to dead matt. b) Barrier-coated photo-grade paper has a water-impermeable barrier layer under imaging layer. Its surface appearance ranges from high gloss to dead matt.
c) Coated photo-grade paper has a water-permeable layer under imaging layer. It can be cast-coated or micro-ceramic. Its surface appearance ranges from high gloss to dead matt. d) Photo-grade film consists of a generally polymeric, water-impermeable base (substrate) (e.g. polyester, vinyl), coated on one side with an image-receiving layer. It may be coated on the reverse side with an anti-curl layer. There are three categories of photo-grade film as follows. 1) Opaque film (white film) has a substrate that is pigmented white (pigment dispersion, voided, or coated with a pigmented layer). It is intended for applications involving reflected illumination. Its surface appearance is usually glossy, but can range from glossy to matt. 2) Translucent film (back-lit film) has either a translucent base (achieved by lower pigment loading) or a clear base with slight pigmentation of the imaging layer. It is intended for applications involving transmitted illumination. It can be front-coated (intended for illumination from the non-imaged side) or reverse-coated (intended for illumination from the imaged side). Its surface appearance is usually glossy, but can range from glossy to matt 3) Transparent film (clear film or transparency) has an unpigmented substrate, that freely transmits incident illumination. It is intended for viewing by either direct (e.g. back-lit through a diffuser) or indirect (e.g. by projection onto a viewing surface) transmitted light. Its surface appearance is usually glossy, but can range from glossy to matt. 4.2 Non-photo-grade medium A non-photo-grade medium is generally of less high quality than a photo-grade medium, and more suitable for less demanding applications. Some such materials are not even specifically designed for inkjet use. Non-photo-grade media are outside the scope of this International Standard, but have been included here for comparative purposes.
5 Conditions for measurement of dimensions and thicknesses The dimensions
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