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Although direct printing coroplast sign blanks isn’t its primary function, the XpertJET 661UF can also be used for direct to substrate sign printing. There are some advantages and disadvantages, caveats...
The PrismJET VJ24 eco-solvent printer is the compact member of the PrismJET family. We offer a wide range of PrismJET and ValueJet printers from 24" to 104" widths. So why...
The dual-motor media take-up on the PrismJET VJ54 Gen2 is one of the many enhancements we've made to our best-selling large format printer. Why is this feature important to your...
Not all modern printers are the same. There are efficiency advantages to eco-solvent ink and advanced engineering that Latex can't match. EnduraINK PRO Eco-solvent ink is a versatile, quick drying...
Heat is an integral part of modern large format printing for both eco-solvent and latex printers. All large format outdoor printers use heat. Heat helps ink penetrate media and helps...
The Digital Dynamic Duo for Car Wraps Some things like just work better together: peanut butter and jelly, Batman and Robin, Simon and Garfunkel. Maybe some of those combinations are...
The print head is the critical part that controls the flow of ink and converts the ink in your cartridges to dots on the paper, vinyl, banner, or other media....
Knowing that vinyl choices can be overwhelming, and wanting to make the process easier for sign makers, ORAFOL created the ORAFOL Digital Media Selection Guide. What is in this helpful...
If you’re a regular here, you already know that we’ve expanded our line of Logical Color heat transfer films with several printable T-shirt vinyls. We’ve recently written about Logical Color...
As any digital graphics professional knows, you can’t run a modern sign business without a computer. Vinyl cutters and digital printers are considered peripherals: devices that attach to PCs to...
Although direct printing coroplast sign blanks isn’t its primary function, the XpertJET 661UF can also be used for direct to substrate sign printing. There are some advantages and disadvantages, caveats...
The PrismJET VJ24 eco-solvent printer is the compact member of the PrismJET family. We offer a wide range of PrismJET and ValueJet printers from 24" to 104" widths. So why...
The dual-motor media take-up on the PrismJET VJ54 Gen2 is one of the many enhancements we've made to our best-selling large format printer. Why is this feature important to your...
Not all modern printers are the same. There are efficiency advantages to eco-solvent ink and advanced engineering that Latex can't match. EnduraINK PRO Eco-solvent ink is a versatile, quick drying...
Heat is an integral part of modern large format printing for both eco-solvent and latex printers. All large format outdoor printers use heat. Heat helps ink penetrate media and helps...
The Digital Dynamic Duo for Car Wraps Some things like just work better together: peanut butter and jelly, Batman and Robin, Simon and Garfunkel. Maybe some of those combinations are...
The print head is the critical part that controls the flow of ink and converts the ink in your cartridges to dots on the paper, vinyl, banner, or other media....
Knowing that vinyl choices can be overwhelming, and wanting to make the process easier for sign makers, ORAFOL created the ORAFOL Digital Media Selection Guide. What is in this helpful...
If you’re a regular here, you already know that we’ve expanded our line of Logical Color heat transfer films with several printable T-shirt vinyls. We’ve recently written about Logical Color...
As any digital graphics professional knows, you can’t run a modern sign business without a computer. Vinyl cutters and digital printers are considered peripherals: devices that attach to PCs to...
Anyone who’s been 'adulting' for a while knows life is full of tradeoffs. We give up some things we want to get things we need. If you pay less for...
This post will cover all the basics of laminating and trimming your digital graphics. We’ll examine why, when and how to laminate when to use film or liquid laminates, and...
If you’ve worked in manufacturing, you may have heard of the term kaizen. It’s a Japanese word that means continuous improvement. Kaizen has become the driving philosophy behind some of...
We live in a hybrid world. You cannot watch television without seeing advertisements for the benefits of hybrid technology for automobiles. Why is hybrid technology so touted? Because hybrid technology...
Mastering digital printing can be challenging. Getting it right requires learning about color gamuts, ICC profiles, and the features of your particular printers, cutters, and software. Some of these are...
Printing on holographic vinyl is the current craze in the craft decal market. The specific film in demand is iridescent silver vinyl. We call it Rainbow holographic vinyl and, it’s...
One of Shakespeare’s most famous verses is from Romeo and Juliet. “That which we call a rose, by any other name would smell as sweet”. EnduraTex heat transfer film...
There are several different types of application tapes. Sign makers use paper and clear application tapes. Crafters prefer transfer tape on a release liner or with a printed grid. In...
One of the key ingredients to success in digital printing is the use of the correct ICC Profile. Using the wrong profile can cause color shifts and production problems. What...
If you’re not already using a large format printer, you probably will be as your sign business grows. One of the biggest challenges in the transition from vinyl graphics to...
Unless you live in a cave, you've probably heard by now that you can save up to 15% on your car insurance by switching to a company represented by...
In a wearable tech world, you may well be familiar with the term ‘sitting disease’. Sitting disease refers to the various health impacts of a sedentary lifestyle. Research says that...
In the world of vinyl graphics, vinyl and tape go together like peanut butter and jelly. Application tape (or Transfer Tape) is essential for transferring cut vinyl to substrates. In...
The new MUTOH XpertJet line of large format eco-solvent outdoor printers builds on MUTOH’s tradition of ground-breaking innovation and award-winning print quality. The XPertJet printers push the envelope to provide...
Having been in the sign industry for over twelve years, I do know that it is very possible to design an object you can’t print. That may be interesting to...
ORAFOL has an impressive array of top quality cuttable and printable vinyls for sign makers. Their ORAJET product line of solvent-printable vinyls covers just about every need from temporary bus...
Busy sign shops with large format printers produce stunning vehicle wraps, banners, commercial window graphics, backlit signs, wall wraps and more. To produce all those cool graphics printers drink...
While you may not be familiar with the term spot color, it may be the more widely used of the two in the sign and screen printing world. This is...
Here are the how-to videos for all of our current Logical Color solvent printable heat transfer films. These short, informative Logical Color how-to videos will show you everything you need...
What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet." You may remember this famous line from Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet. Shakespeare...
The launch of our Logical Color Heat Transfer film has been a resounding success. Logical Color WarmPeel Universal is a huge hit with those who want a do-it-all film that...
The PrismJET VJ24X's metallic ink capabilities of are pretty cool features. Lots of customers use them to create dazzling prints with chrome-effect spot colors and metallic underlays. You can give...
As sign makers expand into new markets for vinyl decals, their customers are increasingly asking for digital color: photos, logos, and intricate designs. These require an inkjet printer. If you're...
Every day entrepreneurs decide to jump into Digital Printing. Some are startups looking for a new business opportunity, but most are experienced sign professionals upgrading from vinyl graphics. Either way,...
To help you shorten the digital printing learning curve and quicken the returns on investment, we present this topical index to all of our digital printing blog articles. Check the...
Recently, I was corresponding with a prospective customer about Mutoh large format printers, when she responded, "We are looking at getting a more well known brand. Do you sell HP,...
VCR200 is a new product ideal for motocross graphics: dirt bikes, ATVs etc. Adding a specialty vinyl for motocross decals begs the question; why can’t I just use my standard...
Occasionally we hear from a customer experiencing a problem with edges lifting on full bleed contour-cut decals. The most recent call concerned some decals printed on ORAJET 3651 vinyl and...
In their quest to make positive contributions to sustainability as a global manufacturer, ORAFOL is changing some of its core products and practices. The latest is a new premium cast...
Hey, wouldn't it be great if you could print graphics that have the same look as a decal cut from metallic vinyl? Or if you could print rich, opaque color...
One of the challenges of making contour-cut decals is alignment. Making professional quality decals requires getting the cutter to trace the outside of the printed image as closely as...
Last week we showed you how to print directly to the PrismJET VJ24 from standard graphic design applications like CorelDRAW using the bundled Windows driver. This week we'll take...
In our introduction to the PrismJET VJ24 24" eco-solvent printer, we mentioned the unique benefit of the bundled Windows print driver. Since this is a new feature not found in...
Printed 20 mil DigiMag media on a filing cabinet Most of the interest in our ground-breaking PrismJET VJ24 printer comes from people thinking about applications for which you don't need...
There are countless applications for sign industry equipment and processes that have nothing to do with signs and banners. I've already written about decorating drinkware. This time I'd like...
In Part One of the Basic Guide to Digital Printing, we talked about Ink Options. If you're shopping for a new printer, the first consideration should be what kind of...
What do you sell the customer who wants a big, eye-catching window graphic, clearly visible to passersby, but out of reach of passing vandals? What do you offer the retailer...
Vehicle Wraps: Cast or Calendered? Car wraps like this one on a Mini Cooper are ideal opportunities to use an ultra-calendered vinyl As vinyl manufacturing advances, more choices come to...
Technically speaking, "cloud computing" is simply software or data that's housed in a location removed from users' workstations. Most CRM software used by small businesses fits this description. But in...
Recently, an experienced sign maker who had upgraded their software was distressed when they saw that doing so had altered the fonts in their existing designs. However, they were relieved...
Here's how you can use a feature in the Flexi Sign Pro Production Manager to clone your printer and bring order out of chaos. By using Duplicate Setup and Default...
PrismJET 100 series cold overlaminate films extend the life of your digital prints. Economical, available in gloss, lustre, or matte. The optically clear adhesive and smooth liner provide outstanding clarity...
The market for exhibition graphics is tied to the health of the convention industry and, despite the recent economic hardships, there are indications that this sector of the economy is...
Why would you consider using sign plotter vinyl in your digital printer instead of digital printing vinyl? Most would answer "To save money". But Images printed on a high gloss...
Sooner or later, you’re going to be asked to remove old vinyl before you can install your nifty new graphic. So this article will cover tools and techniques for removing...
PrismJET 235 High Tack. PrismJET 235 is a 4 mil, premium calendared solvent printable vinyl with a special high bond adhesive. These adhesive backed films are designed for application on...
Not all old techniques should be jettisoned for new technologies. In the sign industry, old techniques like using tape hinges and application tape can be used with the modern technology...
Recently, our tech support department received a call from a customer who was having trouble with his new vinyl cutter. As the call progressed, the customer reported getting command errors...
While we’re still in the right frame of mind to make changes and improvements for 2011, here’s a suggestion: Why not resolve to take better care of your large format...
We’ve touched on this in a previous blog post, but since we’re talking about adhesives, we should mention that some surfaces are not compatible with anything we’ve covered so far....
Architectural signage and wall graphics in particular represent a promising new revenue opportunity for sign businesses. We’ll try to bring you up to date on the challenges of this market...
What if a sports fan wants to put Little Andy All-Star or the local high school mascot on the wall of the den? That’s where the sign industry comes in....
But you may have noticed that your large format printer ink cartridges have a date of manufacture and/or an expiration date. What does this mean to you? How long is...
One way to expand your sign making business is to find new applications for your skills and products. If you’ve mastered vehicle wraps and want to find new markets for...
When prints don’t come out like they should, the tendency is to blame the printer or the media. Quite often, the source of the problem is in our processes. The...
We’ve just introduced our new line of Endura Banner Stands -- here are tips for setup and use.
Three tips to help you use your PrismJET - ValueJET wide format printer more effectively. Plus a handy tip about reducing head strikes.
As we move from the recession towards a recovery, sign makers interested in entering the digital print market have the option of buying a new outdoor printer or picking up...
Most people who have invested in large format printers know that using solvent or eco-solvent based ink does not always provide all the protection graphics need. Solvent and eco-solvent inks...
Having the right RIP software is essential to managing print and cut work flow. Even more essential is the design process. Whether you’re using an integrated printer cutter or a...
One of the most beneficial and perhaps misunderstood capabilities of Qe and Q Series plotters is contour cutting pre-printed graphics. Many people believe that cutting out a printed graphic is...
At times, ambitious sign makers want to purchase a ValueJet printer and run it from the back of a bread truck as a mobile print shop. This is not a...
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