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 the ink 'Good'?
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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. You create that custom image, sell, print, and install it. For those who want or need lower cost wall graphics, we still offer 3 mil and 6 mil vinyls from Mojave (GMI), Avery, and Oracal. But if you want more conformability, more creative freedom, and the peace of mind that comes from satisfied customers, ya gotta try PrismJET WallTEX.
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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 inkjet printer? Just as proper auto maintenance can add years of service and enhance resale value to your car, taking good care of your wide format inkjet printer can prolong its service life and add to its eventual resale value.
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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 links below to find helpful information about equipment, media, and processes.
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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 plotter film like EnduraGLOSS, ORACAL 651or Avery 500 will not have the sharp clarity and rich color of those printed on media designed for ecosolvent printers. And because too much of the ink is left on the surface, an installed print will be less UV-resistant than it should be. It will fade too quickly.
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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 is an ICC profile, how does it work, and how does it affect print quality?
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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 Job Properties you can create one for each type of job you typically print.
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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, there are important factors, and potential pitfalls that must be considered. Taking the plunge without thoughtful planning can complicate the transition to digital printing. Some […]
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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, Mimaki, or Roland?" That caught me by surprise as I was under the impression that you couldn't get better known in the printer world than Mutoh. So, for those of you who aren't familiar with Mutoh, let me tell you about them.
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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 at this stage in your digital graphics journey, you may be wondering what kind of vinyl you need. What works with your printer, and what […]
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