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LexJet’s YouTube Channel: 40 New GBC Videos

Videos for laminating and binding equipmentIn June, General Binding Corporation (GBC) selected LexJet as a reseller of its laminating and binding products. With the help of GBC, we have been hard at work ever since to help provide you with these products and the know-how to go along with them. 

On our ever-growing YouTube Channel you can find two new playlists that contain videos about many of the pieces of binding and laminating equipment from GBC that LexJet now offers.

These videos include everything from tips and tricks to product descriptions and demonstrations. Here are links to those playlists:

GBC Binding Equipment

GBC Laminators

If you have questions about a GBC product or need help with anything else that we offer, please contact a LexJet customer specialist at 800-453-9538.

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How to Print from the New Photoshop CS6 to Canon iPF Printers

Printing from Photoshop CS6 to Canon printersToday, Adobe released its latest version of Photoshop, CS6. While there are many great new features that I am sure will be discussed all over the Web, the main things I wanted to make you aware of are some minor changes to the printing workflow.

While all of the selections that are made in CS6 are the same as version CS3 through CS5, the print window has had a cosmetic upgrade and things were moved around a bit.

Embedded below in the order shown are two videos: Learn how to print to a Canon iPF printer with Adobe Photoshop CS6 using a Mac and a PC. Keep an eye out tomorrow for the same videos for use with Epson Stylus Pro printers.

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Epson SureColor S30670 Printer Setup Videos

Setting up Epson printersLike any other printer, a little bit of help with printer setup can go a long way in getting your new printer up and running in a short amount of time. While the setup guide and quick reference guide that accompany the Epson SureColor S30670 are invaluable, sometimes seeing how everything comes together can be even better.

The Epson SureColor S30670 Printer Setup Videos embedded below, in the order shown, include:

  • Printer Stand Assembly
  • In-take and Take-up System Installation
  • Installing Cleaning Cartridges and Ink Cartridges

In the coming weeks, be on the lookout for more videos related to the SureColor S30670. To find out more about Epson’s new low-solvent printer and its numerous features and capabilities, click here for a preview posted earlier this month at the LexJet Blog.

As always, if you have any questions about setting up and using this new printer, or other Epson products, please contact a LexJet Customer Specialist at 800-453-9538.

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Wet Application: How to Apply Infinium to Glass

Window graphics application and installationLexJet’s new Infinium, an inkjet-printable material that conforms to virtually any substrate to which you apply it, can be attached to a substrate using various attachment methods.

In previous posts, I showed you how Infinium can be applied to substrates like canvas and wood and even plexiglass using a thermal laminator.

One of the other ways to attach Infinium to a surface is simply by using water. This method works great for graphics on glass or windows that aren’t going to be permanently installed.

In the video embedded below, learn how to apply Infinium to glass using a wet application method…

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Wet Application: How to Apply LexJet Crystal Low-Tack Polyester to Glass

LexJet Crystal Low-Tack is an optically-clear polyester with a removable pressure sensitive adhesive that is an excellent solution for removable window graphics. It can be front printed or reverse printed for inside or outside viewing.

How to apply clear window graphicsIn a previous post, I showed you how to apply Crystal Low-Tack to glass using a dry application method. While that method is great for smaller graphics, wet application is recommended for larger ones to avoid bubbling during installation.

When using a wet application method, Crystal Low-Tack should be laminated with a pressure sensitive laminate like LexJet Gloss Polyester Laminate (2 Mil) to avoid smudging the ink.

In the video embedded below, you will learn how to install Crystal Low-Tack using a wet application with a squeegee…

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HP Latex Printers and Onyx X10: Troubleshooting Ink Smudge Issues

Troubleshooting HP latex printersWhen printing to the HP L25500, L26500 and L28500, the heat settings play a crucial role in producing a quality print. While profiles are made to work for all users, different environmental factors can impact how a profile performs. For example, a profile that is made in an environment where there is high humidity may not work the same in a place where there is very low humidity.

If you are experiencing ink smudges on your latex prints, you may need to adjust specific heat settings. The location of the smudging on the print will determine what settings need to be adjusted in the Onyx Media Profile.

In the videos embedded below, learn how to fix the following ink smudging issues by adjusting the Media Profile in Onyx X10: