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title: "Better Together: Tackle Demanding Installs with This Powerful Duo"
description: Tame the toughest surfaces with the HP Latex 830 Series and GF 885AE RoughMark™ Cast vinyl for adhesion on textured walls, brick, concrete, and more.
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# [Better Together: Tackle Demanding Installs with This Powerful Duo](https://blog.lexjet.com/power-duo-hp-latex-and-gf-roughmark)

 Written by [Liliana Wright](https://blog.lexjet.com/author/liliana-wright) | Jun 19, 2025 5:08:00 PM

When it comes to creating long-lasting, high-impact graphics on textured or difficult surfaces, the right printer and media combination can make all the difference. The [HP Latex 830 Series](https://www.lexjet.com/en/hp-latex-830-series-printers) printers and [General Formulations 885AE RoughMark™ Cast](https://www.lexjet.com/en/general-formulations-885ae-cast#product-variant-list) vinyl are engineered to deliver exactly that- exceptional quality, durability, and ease of installation, even on the roughest substrates.

**Why This Pair Works So Well**

GF 885AE RoughMark™ Cast is a 2-mil gloss white, high-performance cast vinyl designed specifically for hard-to-stick, low-energy, and textured surfaces. Featuring a removable, low-tack gray adhesive, it ensures clean removability and excellent conformability, even over brick, block, and concrete.

HP Latex 830 Series printers use water-based, eco-friendly latex inks that offer vibrant color, quick drying, and outdoor durability with no need for lamination. They also deliver sharp, consistent image quality at high speeds, making them perfect for demanding environments.

 

However, when applying prints to textured or demanding surfaces, especially in high-traffic or outdoor environments, we recommend laminating the graphics to ensure added durability, longevity, and ease of installation. Pair your prints with [GF 844 AutoMark Cast™ Laminate](https://www.lexjet.com/en/general-formulations-844-automark-cast) (matte) or [GF 813 High Gloss Clear UV Cast Wrap Laminate](https://www.lexjet.com/en/general-formulations-813-high-gloss-clear-uv-cast-wrap-laminate) to protect against abrasion, UV exposure, and environmental wear while maintaining visual impact.

**Ideal Applications:**

- Wall murals on rough/textured surfaces
- Outdoor signage and promotional wraps
- Short- to medium-term retail and event graphics
- Building wraps and public art installations
  
                   

Together, [HP Latex 830](https://www.lexjet.com/en/hp-latex-830-series-printers) and [GF 885AE](https://www.lexjet.com/en/general-formulations-885ae-cast#product-variant-list) make a winning combo for installers who demand reliability and vibrancy with every print. To learn more, contact a Customer Specialist at 800-453-9538 or shop now at [LexJet.com](https://www.lexjet.com/en/).

 

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