Most of today’s magnetic printable substrates are created using a rubber-ferrite media with an ink-receptive top-layer. Printable magnetic material is available in both pre-cut sheets and rolls of various lengths. For many years, 24" was the widest available width, but a growing number of manufacturers now offer wider materials. One thing to keep in mind with wider media is that magnets are heavy. Some manufacturers offer those wider rolls in shorter lengths to keep the weight down. Make sure the roll-weight is not greater than what the printer’s feed/take-up system can handle. Here are some tips for working with this material.
Wednesday, December 16, 2015/Author: Anonym/Number of views (1846)/Comments (0)/
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Pantone has announced its annual Color of the Year, choosing a blend of two shades for the first time. Serenity (Pantone 15-3919) is a pale blue evoking a calm sky, and its complement, Rose Quartz, is a warm, “composed” tone.
Friday, December 11, 2015/Author: Anonym/Number of views (1804)/Comments (0)/
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One of the most important thing to consider when buying a large-format printer is how you are going to pay for it. Printing equipment and the equipment to support it can run into the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Let's review some of the many options available for paying for your new equipment.
Wednesday, December 9, 2015/Author: Anonym/Number of views (1661)/Comments (0)/
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When you want to install a fleet or a full vehicle wrap, look for Arlon’s DPF 6000XRP - Cast Digital Wrap film. This No Primer, No Problem vinyl film will give installers speedy installation while maintaining a high enough tack for long-term bond. See why this multi-purpose cast wrap film is your best solution at an affordable price.
Monday, December 7, 2015/Author: Anonym/Number of views (1731)/Comments (0)/
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When deciding to buy a UV-cure printing system, one of the most important considerations is what type of platform is best suited for your current and future printing needs. Productivity, advanced features, automation and ink yield all factor in, but there are distinct advantages and drawbacks to flatbed, roll-to-roll and hybrid systems. Core to the decision is to consider the frequency and volumes you print using rigid and rolled substrates. Let’s look at some advantages and disadvantages for each type of system .
Wednesday, December 2, 2015/Author: Anonym/Number of views (1646)/Comments (0)/
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These tried-and-true approaches to prepping artwork for print can make your process more manageable and repeatable.
Pulling colors from artwork so that they can be reproduced on screen-printed apparel doesn’t need to be complicated. In fact, the whole process of breaking a design down into printable sections of color shouldn’t require years of experience, custom software, or intense mathematical formulas. The best way to separate a design for screen printing is often the simplest, keeping as much of the feel of the original design as possible in the final print.
Monday, November 30, 2015/Author: Anonym/Number of views (1419)/Comments (0)/
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Some building exteriors are designed and constructed with a goal of making an authentic, artistic and architectural impression. For example, Longaberger, in Newark, Ohio, built its corporate headquarters to look like its product—a giant hand-woven basket. I'm not into baskets, but I know a building impression when I see one. This company, along with its team of designers and builders, capitalized on the power of building strong visual impressions to make its business more interesting. The extreme uniqueness of Longaberger's exterior provides a better experience of its name and brand.
Monday, November 23, 2015/Author: Anonym/Number of views (1482)/Comments (0)/
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SGP brings sustainability to SGIA Expo 2015 with a one-day seminar on marketing techniques, procurement practices, and tips for sharing your successes.
The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership hosted its 2015 Community Gathering just before the start of this year’s SGIA Expo in Atlanta in early November. Designed to help SGP-certified printers, manufacturing allies, and print service clients better market, understand, and leverage both sustainable techniques and the benefits of SGP certification, the one-day event also marketed a rebranding for SGP, with their new tagline “leading sustainability for the print industry.”
Friday, November 20, 2015/Author: Anonym/Number of views (2925)/Comments (0)/
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When one first considers adding lamination to the list of shop offerings, the concept seems appealing and simple enough. Shops can make more money from their prints if they laminate and finish them in-house. Taking a closer look, one quickly realizes that there’s a lot to know about laminating — and about lamination films. Let’s review some lamination film basics.
Thursday, November 19, 2015/Author: Anonym/Number of views (1620)/Comments (0)/
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We've used vehicle templates in our shop for over fifteen years. There are so many handy reasons to utilize these templates that they've become another necessary tool.
From my experience I see two really good benefits to incorporating vehicle templates into your sales and design services. Efficiency would be the first benefit, accuracy the second.
Custom templates—ones you create yourself—are part of this. In our shop we use ArtStation Vehicle Templates in addition to our own custom templates. We'll discuss the benefits of both.
Wednesday, November 18, 2015/Author: Anonym/Number of views (1569)/Comments (0)/
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