Elevate Your Sustainable Printing Standards
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Elevate Your Sustainable Printing Standards

In the fast-paced world of printing, the twin goals of efficiency and versatility aren’t just buzzwords—they’re your ticket to higher profits and a thriving business. But let’s not forget about sustainability, a commitment that’s more important now than ever. So, how do you juggle all these priorities without missing a beat?

Enter Mimaki, a name synonymous with engineering brilliance and groundbreaking innovation. Pair it with the Ultraflex EcoVantage® range, and you’ve got a match made in eco-friendly productivity heaven. Together, they open doors to new opportunities that you never thought possible, making it a breeze to ramp up production while staying true to your green goals. With Mimaki and Ultraflex EcoVantage®, achieving sustainability without sacrificing performance is not just possible—it’s effortless.

The landscape of UV-LED printing technology is undergoing rapid transformation with many exciting advancements. The Mimaki UJV55-320 printer is an excellent choice for businesses that produce banners, retail displays, wallpaper, and more. It boasts seven ink colors, including white, for printing on transparent or colored media. This printer can handle oversized graphics and panels or even print on two rolls simultaneously. It produces vibrant colors with high opacity and consistent color for optimal viewing in day/night applications and features an LED light for checking backlit signage during printing.

Here are some notable features to consider:

  • Roll size flexibility- one 129.7-inch (3250 mm) wide roll or two rolls up to 60 inches (1524 mm) each
  • Mimaki® Proofing Panel (MPP) for instant print quality checks
  • High productivity of up to 1184 SqFt/hr (110 SqM/hr)
  • Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
  • Outdoor durability with Mimaki original LUS-120 inks
  • C, M, Y, K, Lc, Lm, and W ink available, with bulk ink reservoir
  • Variable dot printing and Mimaki Advanced Pass System (MAPS) for exceptional image quality
  • Nozzle Check Unit and Recovery System for maximum productivity

The Ultraflex EcoVantage® line sets itself apart from other eco-friendly printing options. Why? Because being environmentally conscious doesn’t end with each campaign. The materials are developed with the end life of each product in mind. EcoVantage® options include material that can be recycled or safely incinerated without releasing harmful toxins. LexJet offers this new line of 100% PVC-free and phthalate-free products that pair perfectly with the Mimaki UJV55-320 printer.

Another sustainable advantage is that this new line does not require extra equipment. You can easily print, finish, and install the material with your existing hardware and software.

EcoVantage® is suitable for indoor and/or outdoor use. The individual products feature unique qualities and applications:

EcoVantage® 190

  • Outdoor applications, including banners, framing systems, and POS
  • Lightweight substrate
  • Recyclable under code nr. 1 (PET)

Ultima® EcoVantage®

  • Outdoor application, including wall coverings, retail displays, and POS
  • High tear and tensile strength
  • Can be welded or sewn

EcoVantage® Supreme

  • Waterproof
  • Outdoor applications, including banners, outdoor signage, and POS
  • High opacity reduces translucency and shadowing

EcoVantage® Greyback

  • Grey backside prevents translucency and shadowing
  • Applications including pop-up displays, banner stands, x-frame displays
  • Use for any indoor /outdoor close viewing applications that require complete opacity

EcoVantage® DSS Blockout

  • Indoor applications, including banners, banner stands, and POS
  • Double-sided print surface
  • Complete opacity to prevent translucency and shadowing

EcoVantage® Pole Banner

  • Heavy-duty substrate with scrim fabric provides additional strength and stability under harsh weather
  • Coated, double-sided print surface
  • Complete opacity to prevent translucency and shadowing

UltraMesh® EcoVantage®

  • Indoor/outdoor applications, including building wraps, fences, barricades, and stadium graphics
  • Lightweight material
  • Non-PVC coated surface

Wallscapes™ EcoVantage®

  • Flexible wallcovering material with non-woven backing
  • Recyclable, FSC compliant, and contains no heavy metals or halogens
  • Installation options – commercial grade adhesives, sewing, or grommets

To learn more about Mimaki printers and the UltraflexEcoVantage® line of products, please contact a LexJet Customer Specialist at 800-453-9538 or visit LexJet.com.

Experience EFI’s Global Customer Experience Center for Yourself- Part 3
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Experience EFI’s Global Customer Experience Center for Yourself- Part 3

We recently shared Parts 1 and 2 of our four-part series of our exclusive tour at EFI’s Global Customer Experience Center in Londonderry, New Hampshire. During this visit, we had an up-close and personal encounter with EFI’s cutting-edge wide- and superwide-format print technology. If you missed them, take a look: Part 1 and Part 2.

Guided by Tiffany Bisson, their in-house expert, and General Manager EFI Center of Excellence, Timothy Mitchell, LexJet Senior Product Development Manager, had the opportunity to delve into live demonstrations of EFI’s remarkable hybrid, roll-to-roll, and soft signage printers.

In Part 3, Tiffany demonstrates the EFI™ Pro 30f printer’s features and applications, engaging in insightful discussions with Timothy, and explains the many opportunities this flatbed printer offers.

EFI™ Pro 30f

  • High productivity and image quality at a competitive price
  • Easy-to-use, intuitive printer operation and maintenance for more application possibilities
  • Four colors, plus dual channels of white standard and single-pass, multilayer printing
  • UltraDrop™ Technology with variable grayscale for better color gradients and smoothing capability
  • Powerful EFI LED technology for lower power consumption, less waste, and the use of thinner substrates
  • Precise dot placement for sharper lines and text and less overspray
  • Six-zone, user-selectable vacuum system ensures efficient hold-down, no unintended media movement, and easy transitions between jobs

Here is the other featured printer you’ll see in the upcoming and final Part 4 of our EFI Experience Center video series:

Part 4- EFI Pro 32r+

EFI offers many market opportunities for print providers and display graphics businesses. Interested in learning more about EFI technology and their customer training? Stay informed about future exclusive EFI events at LexJet.com.

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Save Big with Epson, Mimaki, Canon, and HP
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Save Big with Epson, Mimaki, Canon, and HP

Take advantage of big savings on a new printer. Now’s the time to buy and save big with Epson, Mimaki, Canon, and HP.

Epson

Save up to $8,900 on a SureColor® S-Series and up to $6,000 on a SureColor® F-Series. You can also save with a $7,000 instant rebate on the R5070 or R5070L.

To find your new Epson, visit the Epson rebates resource page HERE.

Mimaki

Through October 17, save on printer and laminator bundles. Save $4,921 on the UJV100-160+LA-160W and $1,722 on the JV100-160+LA-160W after instant rebates.

For all rebate information, visit our rebates page HERE.

Canon

This month, get an instant rebate of $575 for a PRO-4100. You can also save big on a GP-4000 with a $1,450 instant rebate. Ask how you can get a free printhead with the purchase of a GP-2000 printer. Instantly save $470 on a PRO-4100S.

For complete rebate information, visit our rebate resource page HERE.

HP

Cash in and trade up! Get up to $1,000 cash back on a qualifying DesignJet Z Series

or $650 cash back on qualifying T Series aqueous printers when you trade in a qualifying printer through September 30.

To see all available DesignJet rebates, visit the HP rebates resource page HERE.

 

For complete rebate information, visit our rebate resource pages. If you have questions about solutions, applications, or image durability, contact a LexJet Customer Specialist at 800-453-9538.

Empowering Education Beyond the Classroom
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Empowering Education Beyond the Classroom

The integration of technology into learning has become paramount. In an era where education is no longer confined to traditional textbooks and whiteboards, Canon wide format printers, Graphtec cutters, ColorByte Software, and LexJet Print-N-Stick fabric have emerged as a powerful formula that’s revolutionizing education, both inside and outside the classroom. Beyond facilitating day-to-day activities, these cutting-edge tools have the potential to equip students with valuable skills that extend well into their post-school lives.

Enhancing Visual Learning

Canon imagePROGRAF printers are widely used in the education industry to create vibrant and eye-catching everyday classroom materials due to their ease of use, speed, efficiency, and affordability sought after by administrators. These printers enable educators to produce visually engaging and stimulating materials, such as diagrams, signage, and graphics.

Transforming Environments and Spaces

Innovative printers can become a powerful learning tool, allowing students to design and print vibrant and dynamic classroom visuals, art projects, and so much more. Paired with the right media, like LexJet’s Print-N-Stick Fabric, educators can transform classrooms and campuses into interactive and engaging learning environments that inspire creativity. LexJet Print-N-Stick Fabric is designed for smooth, effortless application to a wide range of flat surfaces, and it will not rip, wrinkle, or stretch in production, making it easy to cut into any shape.

Limitless Creativity

Graphtec cutters provide an avenue for venturing into creative exploration. From intricate shapes to personalized study aids, these cutters empower students and educators to design interactive learning resources that spark students’ imagination. By involving students in the creation process, these tools encourage active participation, critical thinking, and a hands-on approach to learning that goes beyond textbooks. Students can be challenged to create their own unique multi-dimensional designs and shapes for packaging, fundraising items, art, or science fair projects.

Empowering Practical Skills

ColorByte’s ImagePrint R.E.D. is designed for those looking to make superior prints at an attractive price point. With advanced color management controls, the same intuitive user interface, and by using the driver that ships with the printer, ImagePrint R.E.D. is an attractive option that can “Run Every Device” and can become a powerful resource in any school.  This software works seamlessly with Graphtec cutters to improve workflow efficiency and to help bring shape and dimension to any design. It allows students to familiarize themselves with industry-standard software, making students better prepared for real-world scenarios where digital proficiency is crucial.

A Lifetime of Learning

This complete workflow solution undoubtedly serves as a catalyst in reshaping the landscape of education. As the education industry continues to embrace innovation, these tools, when used together, stand as a testament to the transformative power of technology, allowing students and teachers to reach new creative heights.

To learn more about how Canon, Graphtec, ColorByte Software, and LexJet Print-N-Stick Fabric can benefit the education industry, contact a LexJet Customer Specialist at 800-453-9538 or visit LexJet.com.

Visit the LexJet YouTube channel to see videos of the various equipment and media in action here and subscribe to stay informed on the latest reviews, demonstrations, and new product announcements!

 

Sublimation Offers the Recipe for Success
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Sublimation Offers the Recipe for Success

Seeking innovative methods to invigorate your business and increase revenue is a top concern for many business owners. Fortunately, the resurgence of food trucks presents a promising opportunity that could prove lucrative for print service providers open to exploring sublimation printing. Delving deeper into this trend could unveil a potential avenue for increased profitability beyond vehicle wraps. These mobile eateries provide their owners a platform to introduce distinctive culinary concepts to a broader audience, traveling around towns and sharing their culinary delights with the foodie generation. These endeavors demand signage and printed promotional materials, a niche where your expertise can seamlessly come into play.

While food trucks can eliminate the great expense of a physical location that requires furniture and décor, maintaining the connection with local customers, while on the move and offering personalized service, can still be challenging. You can help by providing the resources to help them create unique promotional merchandise and everyday essentials for their business, enabling them to stand out.

Built to serve the unique needs of businesses, Epson dye sublimation printers are engineered to offer easy and reliable operation and exceptional quality to help your business grow and expand your product line. From signage to aprons, sublimation can add the spice your business needs to cater to food truck owners so they can stay focused on creating culinary works of art.

Below are some key ingredients to help broaden your range of products and provide personalized sublimation goods tailored for food truck entrepreneurs aiming to differentiate themselves in the market:

Curb Appeal

From vibrant branding to creative designs, the exterior sets the stage for what’s inside. Creating catchy visuals not only attracts attention but also creates a lasting impression that keeps their foodie customers coming back for more. Create attractive and colorful signage on aluminum panels, acrylic, or glass that can be seen from a distance.

Innovation

Food truck owners have to stay fresh and dynamic with their menus. Help them to introduce new dishes, fusion flavors, or unique twists on classics with vibrant menu designs. Leverage your sublimation printer to craft personalized menus that can be easily updated, ensuring a steady revenue stream throughout different seasons.

Stay Connected

Beyond the food, it’s the personal touch that counts. Help them engage with their customers. Sublimation breathes life into their concepts with a vibrant spectrum. Your expertise can aid in amplifying their reach through vivid referral or rewards cards that feature their social media handles, utilizing materials such as aluminum, acrylic, or hardboard, including items like keychains.

Adapt to Change

Markets evolve, trends change, and customer tastes shift. Review their signage needs and promotional materials often. When they need an update, simply redesign and print new materials quickly. The Epson SureColor® F570PE provides many features to streamline your workflow, including specialized transfer paper for both rigid and soft media, a 50-sheet auto-feed tray, and built-in cutter to get their new materials produced quickly.

LexJet offers various Epson sublimation printers to fit your business as it grows. Take a look at what Epson offers here.

Remember, in the world of food trucks, it’s not just about serving food; it’s about creating an experience that leaves a lasting memory.

Here are some suggested sublimation products that you can produce and tailor to perfectly suit your distinct food truck clientele with the Epson SureColor® F570PE:

  • Employee and customer T-shirts
  • Employee name badges
  • Mugs
  • Coasters
  • Menus
  • Signs
  • Bags
  • Serving trays
  • Paper trays for food
  • Kitchen towels
  • Aprons
  • Food truck décor
  • Keychains

Interested in learning more about Epson’s sublimation technology and how you can expand your printing services to the food truck industry? Please contact a Customer Specialist at 800-453-9538 or visit LexJet.com.

                               

Extend the Life of Your Investment
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Extend the Life of Your Investment

When investing in innovative printing solutions and high-quality materials that can help your business reach new levels, protecting that investment through the addition of lamination is a strategic move that ensures the longevity and quality of your printed creations. Lamination prevents the printed surfaces from becoming worn, faded, or smudged, maintaining the vibrancy and integrity of your designs. With lamination, you not only enhance the durability of your prints but also uphold a professional standard in your final products, leaving a lasting impression on your clients, customers, or audience.

Investing in the Mimaki UCJV300-160 printer, General Formulations RoughMark™ 285 film with 831 AutoMark™ Cast Gloss Clear Laminate, and Mimaki LA-160W laminator results in an unrivaled and seamless workflow solution. The UCJV300-160 printer boasts precision and versatility, rendering vibrant and detailed prints with ease. Paired with General Formulations vinyl film and laminate, creativity knows no bounds- producing stunning, durable graphics for various applications on rough surfaces. The final touch is brought by the Mimaki LA-160W laminator, ensuring impeccable finishes with enhanced protection. Together, this trifecta harmonizes innovation, quality, and efficiency.

Mimaki Paves the Way in UV-LED Printing

Mimaki’s revolutionary technologies have enabled those in the printing industry to enjoy improved print quality, speed, and versatility. The UCJV300-160 offers unparalleled flexibility and benefits to businesses of all types. It offers in-line cutting capabilities and features multi-layer printing for double-facing images.

The UCJV300-160 64” printer delivers an amazing array of applications that are instantly dry, making it possible to laminate and/or cut immediately after printing for the highest efficiency in workflow. Its unique multi-layer printing produces innovative graphics for backlit applications as well as signs, posters, banners, labels, decals, and more. Some additional features include:

  • Highest media versatility with unparalleled scratch resistance
  • Three-, Four- and Five-layer printing for creative day/night displays and two-sided printing
  • Cut and print capability in one unit with new cost and material-saving cut functions
  • Best in class for profitability, combining high-quality print with ultra-low running costs
  • Eco-friendly with low VOC, UL GREENGUARD Gold certified UV-LED
  • Peace of mind with available 3MTM MCSTM and ICS warranties
  • Endless design possibilities with white ink

Transform Spaces with General Formulations

For displays that require some extra heavy-duty grit, General Formulations 285 RoughMark™ is an opaque polymeric vinyl film coated with a clear high-tack removable (HTR) acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive for textured or rough surfaces like brick, concrete, cinder block, metal, wood, and others. It’s a heavy-duty option offering clean removability. This film pairs well with General Formulations 831 AutoMark™ Cast Gloss Clear Laminate adding a high-gloss lamination film to help protect your quality prints when long-term protection is required.

Increase Print Quality and Efficiency

The Mimaki LA-160W laminator is a game changer for printing professionals looking to protect their printed works of art from prolonged contact with elevated levels of abrasion, moisture, contaminants, or chemicals that may diminish their longevity. This laminator is equipped with a warming function available to heat up to a maximum of 60 degrees Celsius/140 degrees Fahrenheit to help reduce silvering caused by the unevenness of a print surface as a result of tiny air bubbles that are caught between the print and the overlaminate film. This undesirable effect is most often noticeable around the dark areas of a print. Some of the best features of this particular model are its user-friendliness and safety design. Other important benefits include:

  • Fast throughput speeds and easy to use
  • Easy access to pressure handle and foot pedal
  • Take-up reel makes it easy for one person to operate the entire process
  • Safety functions like an emergency stop and a protection function by laser

To learn more about Mimaki printers and laminators and General Formulations films and laminates, contact a LexJet Customer Specialist at 800-453-9538 or visit LexJet.com.

Visit the LexJet YouTube channel to see videos of the various equipment and media in action here and subscribe to stay informed on the latest reviews, demos, and new product announcements!