Datasheet

Glossary
Xerox Wide Format Supplies Applications Guide
Version 2.0; April 2005
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U
UV Light An invisible light radiation. This may change properties of paper, plastics or inks after
prolonged exposure.
UV Stabilizer A chemical compound which absorbs UV radiation selectively, preventing or delaying a
change in characteristics of a plastic material or adhesive.
V
Value A color’s lightness, darkness, or brightness.
Voids Small circular non-imaged areas with or without dark centers. Voids can be partially colored
with one or more colors.
W
Water Fast/Water Resistant Ability to withstand the effects of water with minimal or acceptable change.
Water Proof The ability to be unaffected by water.
Weather-ability The ability of a material to withstand the effects of exposure to weather conditions, without
significant change in physical or chemical properties.
Weather Testing Material is subjected to the actual environments that they need to be used in (accelerated
weathering is not possible).
White, Black and Gray Colors that have no hue, only value.
Worms Wiggly colored streaks in an image. Can show in many ways. For example, could appear to
look like trails of water droplets or a finger painting.
Wrinkle Folds, wrinkles, or stretch marks in media.