A NEW Innovative Vehicle Wrap Solution That Goes the Distance

Looking for a high-quality vehicle wrap solution that’s in it for the long haul? LexJet announces the launch of three NEW General Formulations AutoMark™ Cast films; GF 830 AutoMark Cast with DRIFT® Technology and two complimentary cast laminates, GF 831 AutoMark Cast Gloss UV Laminate and GF 840 AutoMark Cast Matte UV Laminate.

The new premium full-body gloss white wrap film is designed for the high demands of full or partial vehicle wraps as well as many other graphic applications. The DRIFT® Technology and adhesive combination offer the right amount of adhesive tack and Micro Air Egress Channels that make application quick, easy, and bubble-free.

GF 830 AutoMark Cast provides an excellent white point, perfect for eco-solvent, solvent, latex, and UV printers. Pair it with GF 830 with GF 242 or the NEW GF 831 and GF 840 for your choice of finish and UV protection and you get the perfect combination.

Some additional features:

  • Superior Repositionability
  • Vibrant Printing
  • DRIFT® Technology Provides Enhanced Slidability
  • Easy, Bubble-Free Installation

General Formulations 830 AutoMark™ w/DRIFT® Technology- 54in x 150ft

General Formulations 830 AutoMark™ w/DRIFT® Technology- 60in x 150ft

General Formulations 831 AutoMark™ Cast Gloss Clear Laminate – 54in x 150ft

General Formulations 831 AutoMark™ Cast Gloss Clear Laminate – 60in x 150ft

General Formulations 840 AutoMark™ Cast Matte Clear Laminate – 54in x 150ft

General Formulations 840 AutoMark™ Cast Matte Clear Laminate – 60in x 150ft

To learn more, please contact a LexJet Customer Specialist at 800-4-LEXJET.

Everything You Need to Transform Your Space for the Big Game

Is your town hosting the next big game? For your customers who manage restaurants, bars and other gathering places, help them optimize the opportunity to celebrate the game while prepping their space with fun graphics for windows, walls, floors, tabletops and more.

We’ve hand-selected some of the versatile media products you’ll want to stock up now, before the rush hits your print shop! (Look for the ֍ for super multi-purpose products that work for a variety of jobs.) These easy-to-handle, quick-install products are ideal for these temporary applications:

Indoor Walls, Backlit & Temporary Signage:

LexJet Simple WallCal. A premium matte, semi-rigid white vinyl film that provides exceptional image quality, ease of handling, perfect for contour cutting and won’t curl over time. Simple to print, install and remove wall graphics, murals and decals.

HP Durable Backlit Fabric. An enhanced fabric used to create high-impact displays for retail POP with outstanding image quality when printed with HP Latex Inks. Excellent for indoor signage and backlit displays.

LexJet 8 Mil Absolute Backlit. A translucent, 8-mil polyester film with an instant-dry, matte-finish coating on the front surface of the film produces a super-wide color gamut for brilliant colors and sharp details. Add a pressure-sensitive laminating film to protect the prints while handling.

֍HP Prime Matte Air GR. This matte-finish, intermediate adhesive vinyl offers outstanding image quality and “pop.” The gray removable adhesive is opaque for maximum coverage. This vinyl installs easily with a low-profile air release liner. Also a good option for windows.

Banners, Banner Stands & More:

Ultraflex SuperPrint Plus 13 oz Matte or Gloss. A front-lit banner or billboard material with a smooth front-side finish for picture perfect imaging and an enhanced backside surface for better movement across the print platen and an improved white point.

HP Everyday Blockout Display Film. A heavyweight film at an economical price with a light-blocking opaque layer that prevents show-through so viewers see clean, crisp images.

֍LexJet FlexTek 170g  or FlexTek SUV 200g. Super-versatile media that works for banners, temporary signage and even gallery wraps. The non-woven technical fabric base provides stability and strength for grommets, stitching, wrapping and folding.

֍LexJet Satin Poster Paper 200g. A PVC-free, indoor sign and poster paper with a bright white satin finish that produces richly detailed posters and water-resistant prints. It’s ideal for poster and POS signage applications and compatible with most over laminates and protective coatings for more durable indoor and short-term outdoor applications.

Windows, Floors & Exterior Walls: 

LexJet Simple Perforated Window Vinyl 70/30. Produce see-through window graphics that attract attention and increase store traffic. The 70% printable area, 30% open area pattern, and 1.5 mm hole size is an ideal combination for producing eye-catching prints that do not obstruct visibility.

֍panoRama Walk & Wall. The ultimate one-step solution for indoor and outdoor floors, walls and more. Repositionable and durable, with no lamination required. Slip resistant and sticks to almost any surface: tile, glass, carpet, metal, sidewalks, etc.

HP Grip Matte Polymeric Air. An aggressive, high-tack adhesive is the ideal choice when mounting to rough surfaces or demanding low-energy plastics. Save time during installation with double-sided, lay-flat, air release liner for easy, bubble-free installation.

Menu Boards & Countertops:

֍HP Optimal Gloss Air GRP. A premium polymeric calendered vinyl that provides stunning print performance. The gray repositionable adhesive provides opacity to achieve the desired hiding power on multiple surfaces. Very versatile product that works for indoor and outdoor signage, fleet graphics, windows, retail displays, decals and more.

Magnum Magnetic DigiMag Matte or Gloss. A versatile magnetic substrate allows you to print directly to magnet without the need to over-laminate. The material can be cut to any shape with cutters, plotters, or even a pair of scissors.

Vehicles & Transit:

Avery MPI 1105 Series. A premium gloss opaque vinyl designed for use in fleet marking and vehicle wrap as well as corporate identity applications. Superior conformability to irregular surfaces such as compound curves and corrugations.

General Formulations MetroMark Transit Vinyl. A flexible matte opaque vinyl with a removable adhesive. Applications include bus kings, queens and tail posters as well as many short and long term removable graphics.

More Space-Transforming Ideas:

LexJet Promo-Point Table Tents. Printable media for any laser printer that can take up to 12.9 in. material widths. Made for high visual impact, and used at the point of sale for bars, grills and restaurants. Each sheet produces three full-bleed table tents.

LexJet Promo-Point Decals. New and improved decals that adhere to any smooth surface and remove without leaving residue. Available in a multitude of different finishes and looks for use on laser printers for water and fade resistance.

Looking for Cast Vinyl? LexJet and Avery Dennison Have You Covered

When it comes to vehicle graphics, Avery Dennison is one of the most recognizable brands on the market, and LexJet offers one of the most diverse products in the Avery Dennison line: MPI1105 SuperCast

The MPI1105 series — designed for use with latex, solvent and UV-curable printers — is ideal for irregular surfaces, including compound curves and corrugations, meaning it can be used for full or partial wraps on vehicles, fleet branding or for boat wraps and graphics (Easy Apply, only). The SuperCast products must be partnered with Avery Dennison’s line of cast vinyl laminates to provide the highest level of protection from the elements.

Depending on your application, you can choose from DOL1000Z Series, DOL1300Z Series or DOL1400Z Series laminates:

While the MPI1105 products are great for vehicles, you can also use them for outdoor signage or tradeshow graphics.

For more information about the Avery Dennison portfolio of products, call 800-453-9538 and one of LexJet’s sales specialists can help you choose the right product for your needs.

Liquid Lamination Made Easy with the StarLam Laminator

For print facilities looking to increase speed and consistency in liquid coating applications, the Marabu StarLam Liquid Laminator is the go-to solution for water-based coatings, such as ClearShield Liquid Coatings.

Watch the video above to learn how easy it is to set up the StarLam and get it rolling. The machine can handle a variety of substrates up to 64-inches wide, as well as various coatings, such as Marabu ClearShield for the StarLam.

The StarLam can coat printed substrates for many applications, such as banners, canvas prints, vehicle graphics, wallcoverings, trade shows and more. Because the StarLam includes a heater and roll-to-roll design, the prints are ready to go with a finished, consistent layer of coating that offers the benefits of film lamination at a budget-friendly cost.

Applying coating using the StarLam is designed to be a one-person process, and it speeds up workflow for high-production shops. Plus, the StarLam cleans up in less than 10 minutes — no roller or pail rinsing and cleaning needed.

To learn how to shut down and clean the StarLam, watch the video below. If you have any questions about how to incorporate the StarLam Liquid Laminator in your operation, give a LexJet print specialist a call at 800-453-9538.

Let’s Take It Outside with Avery Dennison Films and Laminates

Ever-evolving printer technology allows print service providers to find ways to capture the attention of customers who want to take their advertising outside with exterior, transit or décor graphics. Now, PSPs have even more options for long-term outdoor signage; vehicle, transit and marine graphics; and floor, wall and window advertising, thanks to the addition of Avery Dennison films and laminates to the LexJet portfolio.

“When you need additional longevity or the ability to do vehicle wraps, the Avery Dennison family is the place to find solutions,” says LexJet Sales Rep Dave Grotkiewicz.

Below, we’ve highlighted some of the products to help you create long-term exterior solutions for your customers:

  • Avery Dennison MPI 2105 is an easy-to-use product for producing graphics for anything from fleet vehicles to outdoor signage and trade shows. It features the Easy Apply feature, which helps reduce mistakes during application.
  • Avery Dennison MPI 2050 is a translucent, calendered option that works well for illuminated signs or other backlit applications and offers great image quality.

Both MPI 2105 and MPI 2050 can be used with the Avery Dennison DOL 2000 series of laminates. These 3.1 mil calendered vinyl laminates are available in Gloss (DOL 2060), Luster (DOL 2070) or Matte (DOL 2080) to ensure you get the right finish for your graphics.

One of the best sellers in the Avery Dennison repertoire is the MPI 1105 super cast vinyl. It is designed to be paired with DOL 1060Z High Gloss, DOL 1080Z Matte, DOL 1380Z Matte or DOL 1460Z Gloss for optimal durability and protection. This family of products can be used in wide-ranging applications from fleet and transit to marine and watercraft.

Outside of transportation, the 1105 family can be used in POP/tradeshow applications as well as general outdoor signage. The conformability of this product allows you to tackle rivets, compound or simple curves, and corrugation.  This is one of the most versatile products currently available from LexJet.

When you are ready to unleash your exterior creativity, LexJet has something to help you shine. And don’t forget, fan favorites like LexJet Simple Adhesive Vinyl SUV or LexJet Simple Flo Wrap Vinyl are still readily available.

Avery Dennison and LexJet: Together at Last

Two of the biggest names in digital print media have joined forces. Avery Dennison has been at the forefront of digital graphics and vehicle wraps for decades, and has now partnered with LexJet to distribute its vast Graphic & Specialty product offering. From ultra-conformable vinyl for highly textured surfaces to car wraps designed to add color or effects to any vehicle, the Avery Dennison line will bring new opportunities to LexJet’s customers.

  • Digitally Printable Films
  • Overlaminate Films
  • Application Tools

Avery Dennison products make installation a breeze and this partnership will provide LexJet customers limitless creativity for indoor or outdoor event signage, wall décor and floor graphics, as well open opportunities in the fleet and vehicle graphics market.

With free ground shipping and 24/7 ordering on lexjet.com, customers will be able to easily find what they need, when they need it.

If you have questions about products or availability, please call 800-453-9838 and a LexJet sales specialist will be available to assist you.