Description
Canon FC1050 Clear Film with Sidestripe is a 4-mil optically clear aqueous inkjet film built for overlays, screen-print film positives, and window and door graphics on both dye and pigment wide-format printers.
With 2.5% haze and a 90 gloss reading at 60°, FC1050 delivers the transparency reprographics shops, sign makers, and AEC firms need when a print has to be read through, layered over a base drawing, or burned as a screen positive. The integrated side stripe gives optical media sensors a detectable edge on otherwise transparent stock, so the film loads and tracks cleanly in printers that look for the media edge before printing. Shops running printers that do not sense the edge can order the no-sidestripe version instead (FCNSO4).
Because FC1050 is universally compatible with aqueous dye and pigment inks, it drops into Canon imagePROGRAF TM, TX, and GP series plotters as well as HP DesignJet T-series and Z-series machines without a dedicated media profile hunt. Each roll ships as a 1-roll carton on a 2" core in 24", 36", and 42" widths at 100 feet.
Why AEC and reprographics teams choose FC1050 clear film:
- High optical clarity — 2.5% haze keeps underlying drawings and artwork legible through the film
- Side stripe edge detection — loads reliably in plotters that scan for the media edge before printing
- Dual ink compatibility — accepts both dye and pigment aqueous inkjet inks
- Screen-print ready — performs as a digital screen positive for screenprinting workflows
- Laminate friendly — over-laminates with thermal films up to 185°F or pressure-sensitive laminates
- Three roll widths — 24", 36", and 42" × 100' on a 2" core, one roll per carton
Canon FC1050 Clear Film Specifications
| Specification | Detail | Professional Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Canon FC1050 Clear Film (with Side Stripe) | OEM Canon aqueous inkjet media |
| SKU | FC10500001 | Consistent reordering across projects |
| Caliper | 4 mil nominal | Enough body to handle and register without curl-heavy handling |
| Haze | 2.5% | Underlying drawings stay readable through the overlay |
| Gloss (60°) | 90 | High-gloss surface for display-quality window graphics |
| Smoothness | 5 | Even ink lay-down for clean line work and solid fills |
| Ink compatibility | Dye and pigment aqueous inkjet | One film for mixed Canon and HP printer fleets |
| Side stripe | Yes (no-stripe version available as FCNSO4) | Gives edge-sensing plotters a detectable media edge |
| Roll widths & length | 24" × 100', 36" × 100', 42" × 100' | Matches 24", 36", and 42"+ wide-format plotters |
| Packaging | 1-roll carton, 2" core | Standard 2" spindle fit; easy to stock and store |
| Lamination | Thermal up to 185°F, or pressure-sensitive | Finish and protect prints for long-term display |
| Recommended mounting | Cold pressure-sensitive adhesives | Avoids heat distortion of the film |
| Storage | Clean, dry area away from direct sunlight; repack when not in use | Protects clarity and surface between jobs |
*Specifications reflect Canon published media data. This information is a general guide and not a performance guarantee — users should verify suitability for their specific application before production runs.
Quick Selection Guide
- Best for screen printers: FC1050 24" × 100' (digital screen positives, high clarity, $233.00)
- Best for AEC drawing overlays: FC1050 36" × 100' (D-size overlays, matches 36" plotters, $321.00)
- Best for window and door graphics: FC1050 42" × 100' (widest coverage, 90 gloss, $369.00)
- Best for printers without edge sensing: FCNSO4 no-sidestripe clear film (same 4-mil clear base)
- Best for opaque proofing instead of clear: Canon 4 mil Matte C2S Imposition Proof Paper (BC2S)
Canon FC1050 Clear Film Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Answer: The side stripe gives your plotter's optical sensor a detectable edge on clear film, so the roll loads and tracks correctly instead of erroring out.
What does the side stripe on FC1050 clear film do?
Most wide-format plotters use an optical sensor to find the edge of the loaded media before printing. Fully transparent film can pass under that sensor without registering, which causes load errors or misaligned output. The side stripe on the Canon FC1050 gives the sensor something to read. If your printer does not search for the media edge before printing, Canon offers the same 4-mil clear film without the stripe as FCNSO4.
Quick Answer: Yes. FC1050 works with both dye and pigment aqueous inkjet inks, covering most Canon imagePROGRAF and HP DesignJet wide-format printers.
Will FC1050 clear film work in my Canon or HP plotter?
FC1050 is described by Canon as universally compatible and accepts both dye-based and pigment aqueous inks, so it runs on the majority of aqueous inkjet plotters — including Canon imagePROGRAF TM, TX, GP, and PRO series and HP DesignJet T-series and Z-series machines. Load it on the 2" core spindle and select a film or transparency media setting in your driver. If you are unsure which media profile to use with your specific model, call TAVCO at 866-254-8590.
Quick Answer: FC1050 is used for drawing overlays, film positives for screen printing, and window and door graphics when paired with an optically clear adhesive.
What is Canon FC1050 clear film used for?
The three most common applications are transparent overlays laid over base drawings for markup and comparison, digital screen positives for screenprinting, and window and door graphics mounted with an optically clear adhesive. AEC firms and reprographics shops also use clear film for presentation layers, utility and civil overlays, and any job where the viewer needs to see through the print to what is behind it.
Quick Answer: FC1050 comes in 24" × 100' ($233.00), 36" × 100' ($321.00), and 42" × 100' ($369.00), each packaged as a 1-roll carton on a 2" core.
What sizes and prices does FC1050 clear film come in?
Canon FC1050 is stocked in three roll widths, all 100 feet long on a 2" core and packaged one roll per carton: 24" × 100' at $233.00, 36" × 100' at $321.00, and 42" × 100' at $369.00. Choose the width that matches your plotter's maximum media capacity — 24" for compact office plotters, 36" for D-size AEC work, and 42" for the widest graphics and signage output.
Quick Answer: Yes — use thermal laminates rated up to 185°F or pressure-sensitive laminates, and make sure prints are fully dry before laminating.
Can I laminate prints made on FC1050 clear film?
Canon recommends over-laminating FC1050 with thermal laminates up to 185°F or with pressure-sensitive laminates. Allow prints to dry completely before laminating; laminating over ink that has not fully cured can trap solvents and cause hazing or adhesion failure. For mounting, cold pressure-sensitive adhesives are recommended over heat-activated methods to avoid distorting the film.
Quick Answer: FC1050 measures 2.5% haze with a 90 gloss reading at 60°, making it suitable for overlays and screen positives where transparency matters.
How clear is FC1050 compared to standard mylar film?
FC1050 is engineered specifically for high optical clarity, with a published haze value of 2.5% and 90 gloss at 60°. That combination is what makes it work as a screen positive, where any diffusion in the film degrades the exposure. Traditional matte or translucent mylar drafting films diffuse light by design and are better suited to pencil and pen-plot archival work than to see-through overlays or window graphics.
Quick Answer: Store FC1050 in a clean, dry area out of direct sunlight and repack partial rolls in their original packaging between jobs.
How should I store clear inkjet film between jobs?
Keep rolls in a clean, dry space away from direct sunlight, and repack the film when it is not in use. Dust and airborne debris settle readily on clear film and show up as defects in finished prints, and prolonged light exposure can affect the coating. Storing rolls horizontally on a rack or in the original carton also prevents flat spots and edge damage that lead to feed problems.
Quick Answer: Yes — orders totaling $149 or more ship free ground freight within the USA, and TAVCO serves AEC customers across Texas.
Does TAVCO ship FC1050 clear film free?
Complete orders priced at $149 and up ship free ground freight within the United States, so a single roll of FC1050 in any width qualifies. Expedited freight is available on request. TAVCO has supplied wide-format media to Texas AEC firms, reprographics shops, and oil and gas operations since 1997, with direct service across Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Bryan-College Station, Waco, and Victoria.
Texas Wide-Format Media Experts: TAVCO has supplied clear film, mylar, bond, and specialty media to architecture, engineering, construction, reprographics, and oil & gas customers since 1997. We stock Canon FC1050 in 24", 36", and 42" widths for fast fulfillment, and our factory-trained technicians provide plotter installation, repair, and media-profile support across Austin, Dallas, Greater Houston, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Bryan-College Station, Waco, and Victoria. Complete orders of $149 and up ship free ground freight in the USA. Call 866-254-8590 or email info@tavco.net for volume pricing.
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