Sihl 3162 Clear Inkjet Film with Side Stripe – 4 mil

Price range: $158.69 through $395.83

Sihl 3162 Vision Clear Film is a 4 mil clear inkjet film with side stripe designed for printers requiring an opaque media sensor stripe.

This dimensionally stable polyester film offers excellent ink adhesion and fast drying for screen positives, overlays, and clear signage.

Compatible with dye and pigment aqueous inks.

 

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Sihl 3162 Clear Inkjet Film with Side Stripe – 4 mil

Sihl 3162 Vision Clear Film is a 4 mil clear inkjet film with side stripe designed for precision printing of screen positives, color overlays, and transparencies. The side stripe enables compatibility with printers that require a media sensor stripe for accurate feeding and positioning. Its polyester base offers dimensional stability and excellent durability for consistent high-quality output.

This clear film is optimized for use with dye and pigment aqueous inkjet printers and features a special coating to enhance ink adhesion and speed up dry time. Sihl 3162 is ideal for architectural and engineering overlays, backlit displays, screen printing separations, and technical applications that demand true clarity and consistent line quality. For more technical and production films, explore our full Film Media collection.

Key Features of Clear Inkjet Film with Side Stripe:

  • 4 mil Clear Polyester: Dimensionally stable with excellent print registration
  • Side Stripe Compatibility: Works with printers requiring sensor alignment
  • Fast Drying Coating: Special inkjet receptive layer for dye and pigment inks
  • High Clarity: Perfect for overlays, transparencies, and screen positives

Applications:

  • Screen Positives: Film separations for screen printing setups
  • Overlays: Engineering, architectural, and mapping transparencies
  • Clear Signage: Indoor displays and transparent print applications
  • Backlit Displays: Used in lightbox-style signage when layered

Technical Specifications:

Specification Details
Material Polyester film with inkjet coating and side stripe
Thickness 4 mil
Finish Clear
Ink Compatibility Dye and pigment aqueous inks
Sensor Stripe Yes – opaque side stripe for printer sensors

Printing Guidelines & Resources:

  • Printer Compatibility: Compatible with aqueous wide-format printers with media sensors
  • Handling: Avoid touching printable surface; store in dry environment
  • Data Sheet: Download Technical Data Sheet (PDF)

Sihl 3162 – Precision-engineered clear inkjet film with sensor stripe for technical, screen, and overlay printing applications.

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SIHL

Sihl Print Media for Posters, Films & Display Graphics

Sihl print media is built for wide format printers that need reliable, high-quality output on posters, films, and specialty display products. Sihl has a long history in coated papers and films for digital imaging, with products tuned for aqueous, solvent, latex, and UV-curable ink technologies. As a result, print providers can standardize on Sihl media across different printers and still get consistent color, durability, and handling. At Paragon Visual, we focus on Sihl products that make everyday production easier. That includes imaging papers for indoor posters, polypropylene and polyester films for roll-up and pop-up displays, and backlit films that stay flat while delivering rich color when lit from behind. Our goal is to help you choose Sihl media that fits your printer platform, your typical run lengths, and the way your shop finishes and installs graphics.

Why Choose Sihl Print Media from Paragon Visual?

  • Wide range of materials: Sihl offers photo papers, poster papers, display films, backlit films, and more, so you can handle many applications with one trusted brand.
  • Engineered for modern inks: Many Sihl products are designed for today’s wide format printers that use aqueous, solvent, latex, and UV-curable inks, which helps streamline media choices across devices.
  • Consistent quality: Coatings are designed to produce predictable color, fast dry times, and good scratch resistance, which reduces reprints and keeps production moving.
  • Guidance from Paragon Visual: Our team can help match Sihl media to your printer type and application list, so you are not guessing which roll to load for each job.

Sihl Media Solutions We Offer

  • Poster and photo papers: Bright white, coated papers for indoor posters, photo enlargements, and presentation graphics. Browse related options in our Photo Paper category.
  • Polypropylene and display films: Durable films for roll-up banners, pop-up displays, and hanging graphics that need rigidity and curl resistance. See compatible media in our Polypropylene section.
  • Backlit films: Specialty films for lightboxes and window graphics that require strong color when lit from behind. Explore similar products in our Backlit Media category.
  • Specialty imaging media: Select Sihl products are available for unique applications such as window graphics, trade show displays, and high-end photo work.

Applications for Sihl Print Media

  • Retail and point-of-purchase: Create posters, hanging signs, and banner stand graphics that look sharp under store lighting and hold up through sales cycles.
  • Trade shows and events: Produce roll-up and pop-up displays that travel well, stay flat, and present a professional look across multiple venues.
  • Corporate and institutional graphics: Print presentation posters, directional signage, and lobby displays for offices, hospitals, and campuses.
  • Photo and décor work: Use selected Sihl papers and films for photo enlargements, wall décor, and backlit pieces where color and detail matter.

Printing Guidelines & Additional Information

  • Printer settings: Use the recommended media type and profile for Sihl print media on your specific printer to achieve consistent color and drying performance.
  • Finishing: Many Sihl papers and films are compatible with common finishing methods such as trimming, laminating, mounting, and installing in banner stands or frames.
  • Media handling: Store rolls in their original packaging in a cool, dry area and allow media to acclimate to room conditions before printing.
  • Explore related media at Paragon Visual: For additional options that complement Sihl products, visit our Photo Paper, Polypropylene, and Backlit Media categories.

Sihl print media from Paragon Visual helps your wide format printers deliver reliable, high-impact posters, films, and display graphics for everyday production work.