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Transform Your Environment with Permanent LINTEC Window Film
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Transform Your Environment with Permanent LINTEC Window Film

In architecture and design, decorative window graphics are recognized as a high-quality, beneficial, simple, yet dramatic way to transform any space, affecting the general ambiance and your visitor’s experience.

LINTEC permanent window films are optically clear polyester with a scratch-resistant top coating that prevents damage during installation and offers excellent clarity, dimensional stability, and printability. They are specifically designed to ensure good adhesion with UV curable inks.

LINTEC films are a great solution for print service providers who offer window films and window display fronts. Discover new possibilities with popular applications, including signage, décor, and wall covering for office, retail, and residential spaces. They’re also ideal for displays in high-traffic areas that may be susceptible to physical contact.

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To learn more about these innovative products, their features, and how to add impact to your space, please contact a LexJet Customer Specialist at 800-453-9538 or visit lexjet.com.

 

Banner Finishing Solutions for Professional Results
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Banner Finishing Solutions for Professional Results

One of the most popular and successful types of signage is banners, offering versatility and maximum exposure. The array of finishing solutions available makes banners a great signage option, from grommets to pole pockets, each with its own advantages for diverse signage needs. But which option is ideal depends on location, environment, and mobility.

Grommets

Metal grommets are very popular and are typically added as anchor points to the four corners of a banner. With larger banners, more grommets can be added every few feet along the edges of the banner. Grommets provide flexibility as you can secure them with various hanging methods, like string, hooks, zip-ties, or anything else that’s handy the banner can hold on to securely.

A banner with grommets can be strong enough to hang directly on a wall, from a fence, or a balcony. Pulling the banner so it’s taut will prevent sagging, ensuring your graphic is smooth with a finished look that gets noticed.

You can easily add grommets with the LexJet Grommet Machine, made of durable cast iron that was built to last. The self-piercing feature cuts the hole and sets the grommets simultaneously and includes a #2 die.

Pole Pockets

Pole pockets are created by folding over a small portion of the top and/or bottom of a banner and sewing that section using industrial strength thread, creating pockets for poles to be inserted into the banner material to be displayed. Pole banners are a rigid alternative that prevents graphics distortion and sagging by allowing the banner’s weight to be distributed evenly.

This finishing option makes the mobility of banners a possibility by allowing them to be carried during processions, parades, or any other event where mobility is needed. It’s an ideal solution for storefront banners that protrude from a wall, like flags, that can be seen by passersby. They are commonly used on streets, lamp posts, and around various types of campuses. Aside from rigid poles, rope or dowels can also be used to hold the banner in place.

Banner Tape

If sewing or stitching is not an option you find too appealing, consider a nifty alternative- banner tape. One popular and effective solution is hemming 3” to 4” edges with LexJet TigerTape Banner Tape, specifically designed for heavier banner substrates.

The tape is a double-sided, super-aggressive tape used for hemming banners that is stronger and more cost-effective than sewing. It’s the preferred process for banners created using inkjet technology. TigerTape Banner Tape consists of clear polyester film coated on both sides with a specially-formulated permanent acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive. The tape utilizes a densified Kraft paper release liner. This tape is designed for bonding applications requiring resistance to plasticizers, solvents, and high temperatures.

Power Tabs

Made of high-strength composite film, LexJet Promo-Point PowerTabs® are stronger than grommets and are a great option for extra durability. This new and unique design allows sign shops to make strong yet inexpensive banner blanks instantly in their own shop. They are less conspicuous than grommets with their thin profile and blend into the banner substrate for a more pleasing visual effect. They are available in regular size for outdoor banners, mini size for indoor or light duty outdoor use, in white, and now in crystal clear for full-color digital banners.

Banner Material

Create durable and colorful double-sided banners with the HP 15-oz Prime Double-sided Blockout Banner, perfect for long-lasting indoor displays to demanding outdoor display conditions. This heavy-duty matte banner produces water- and tear-resistant prints, with double-sided construction allowing the banner to lay flat and resist curl in various environments.

The polyester scrim reinforcement provides excellent rip-stop qualities and extra strength when grommeting. It provides excellent durability and fine image resolution for banners that will be viewed up close. And thanks to the 100% opaque blockout layer, you can print graphics on both sides without show-through, maximizing your message. This solution is excellent for indoor and outdoor signs and graphics, banner stands, POP displays, and hanging banners.

The HP 15-oz Prime Double-sided Blackout Banner is compatible with solvent, latex, and UV curable printers.

Whatever banner finishing solution fits you best, we have the products you need to achieve professional results. To learn more, please contact a LexJet Customer Specialist at 800-453-9538 or visit lexjet.com.

 

Sensational Spring Savings from Epson, Mimaki, Canon, and HP
Posted on by Perla Johnson Posted in Promotions & Rebates, Technology & Products
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Sensational Spring Savings from Epson, Mimaki, Canon, and HP

March brings spectacular savings on a new printer. Check out these spectacular savings from Epson, Mimaki, Canon, and HP.

Epson

Incredible savings now! Epson has a versatile line-up offering some of the most productive and photographic sign printers available. Instantly save up to $5,000 when you purchase a new Epson SureColor® S-Series. Also, save up to $4,000 on a SureColor® F-Series.

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

Mimaki

Superb savings on Mimaki! Save up to $5,500 instantly and get up to $5,000 back with a qualified trade-in. Save over $7,000 after all rebates on a CJV330-160. Save over $8,000 on a Mimaki JV330-130 after all rebates.  For all rebate information, visit our rebates page HERE.

Canon

Right now, get an instant rebate of $1,075 for a PRO-4100. Also, save big on a GP-4000 with a $1.450 instant rebate. Instantly save $470 on a PRO-4100S.

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

HP

Cash In & Trade Up through March 31. 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. 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 800-4-LEXJET.

 

A Competitive Solution From the Brand You Trust
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A Competitive Solution From the Brand You Trust

If you’ve been waiting for a low-cost canvas solution for your high-volume business, then the wait is over! Welcome the NEW HP Production Matte Canvas, the latest addition to the HP canvas portfolio. This 3-in core canvas is designed for production-oriented printing and offers a bright white, slightly textured matte finish, perfect for creating stunning fine art reproductions and high-end retail signage.

With the HP Production Matte Canvas, you can achieve sharp detail and accurate color that will produce color-stable images with vivid, long-lasting colors. This durable polyester canvas base is lightweight and easy to handle, making it an ideal choice for any print shop.

Optimized for HP DesignJet printers, this canvas provides a smooth and trouble-free printing experience, ensuring consistency and reliability. And it’s compatible with a wide variety of popular liquid laminates, making it even more versatile.

HP Production Matte Canvas is ideal for retail print shops, art reproduction houses, and graphics-oriented print service providers. Its high-quality output and affordable price make it the perfect solution for all your décor art reproduction and high-end retail signage needs.

Don’t wait any longer – start producing stunning prints today with HP Production Matte Canvas. Click here for size options and to place your order now.

Immerse yourself in innovation at EFI™ Ignite
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Immerse yourself in innovation at EFI™ Ignite

Are you looking for ideas to grow your business and increase profits? Join us and immerse yourself in innovation at EFI™ Ignite on March 2.

Super-size your potential as you see the latest wide-format and super wide-format print technology in action. Experience live demonstrations of hybrid, roll-to-roll, and soft signage printers and discover new applications that will drive profits.

Get inspired at EFI™ Ignite at EFI’s Global Inkjet Innovation Center in Londonderry, New Hampshire, on March 2, 2023. Here’s a glimpse of some of the solutions being featured.

The EFI Pro 32r+ Printer is ideal if you want to up your game with more capacity. Imagine doing more with 16,404 square feet (5,000 square meters) per month. Build growth as you offer customers a wider range of applications including white, textiles, and double-sided on a variety of substrates. Lower your running costs and power bills thanks to better ink consumption.

Searching for soft signage printing that meets your application needs? Consider EFI VUTEk FabriVU 340i+. This dye-sub printer offers a wide application range like exhibit, backlit and front lit graphics, retail fixture wraps, block-out banners, flags, as well as fabric interior décor. Expect production level speeds with outstanding image quality. Want to increase productivity? The 340i+ offers direct print to fabric; sublimate inline in one step with production runs that are immediately ready for finishing and shipping.

Want to future-proof your business with a powerful competitive edge? The EFI™ VUTEk® h Series represents a new generation of super wide-format hybrid inkjet printers. With every job, they provide your business with unmatched levels of reliability, serviceability, ease of use, functionality, quality, productivity and expandability.

Take your business beyond speed and quality with new EFI™ VUTEk® Q Series roll-to-roll LED printers. These printers were developed to bring you the highest image quality at the highest rated speeds in the industrial roll-to-roll printer market.

Discover EFI’s latest inkjet printing innovations that will ignite your business with brilliant capabilities.

Registration closed.

Agenda:

March 1

5:30 PM Welcome cocktail reception at Foundry Restaurant

March 2

8:00 AM Check in and continental breakfast

8:30 AM Welcome

8:45 AM Wide format graphic printing trends 2023

9:30 AM Tour of the EFI™ Inkjet facility

10:15 AM Make the move to production-level hybrid printing.

11:15 AM The power of true flatbed printers

11:45 AM Up your game with the EFI Pro 32r+ roll-to-roll printer

12:15 PM Lunch

1:15 PM More soft signage capabilities with the EFI VUTEk® FabriVU® 340i+

1:45 PM Reduce media costs, increase printer throughput and free up your staff with the Fiery® Display Graphics Suite

2:15 PM Build a stronger, more profitable business with EFI IQ™

2:45 PM New applications and new opportunities powered by digital inkjet.

3:15 PM Break

3:30 PM Go beyond with the EFI VUTEk Q Series roll-to-roll printers’ complete print to finished graphic workflow.

4:00 PM The EFI VUTEk h Series: Your next competitive edge. Right here. Right now.

 

Printing Industry Forecast: Top Trends in 2023
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Printing Industry Forecast: Top Trends in 2023

At LexJet, we’re always ahead of the game, anticipating the latest trends and technologies in the ever-evolving digital printing industry. This year, our experienced team has spotted some exciting changes on the horizon and distilled them into five must-watch trends for 2023. Handpicked by Timothy Mitchell, Senior Product Development Director at S-One, these trends will take your business to new heights. Get ready to navigate the market with confidence and exceed customer demand like never before.

Wall Covering

Commercial wall covering is a hot trend that will be around for quite some time. Transforming an environment’s ambiance with wall covering allows for unique creativity and vision.  A simple wall that gets overlooked daily can become a marketing opportunity with the right head-turning graphic that commands attention. According to Mitchell, “Single panel 3.2-meter wall covering like JM Covertex will change the industry completely for commercial applications. It’s faster, cleaner, and smarter than printing panels.” With the constant advancements and ease of use, you don’t have to be a pro to install wall covering, making it an easy choice that achieves maximum results.

Direct to Film

DTF (Direct to Film) is shaking up the apparel and transfer world. With this transfer type, digital inks and a powder adhesive coating are used to print a design, which will then require the design to cure before transferring it onto a garment with a heat press. “DTF will grow and continue to disrupt the apparel markets. DTG will shrink (no pun intended) as DTF keeps expanding. Ease of use and low cost of entry are just too attractive.” With DTF, you can retain the finest details without any lines with a full array of colors for more vibrant designs.

Trade Shows

With trade shows back in full swing, there’s a greater demand for unique display signage that can grab a crowd’s attention. Timothy predicts that large-format textile printing with dye sublimation will continue to grow. “All big industry shows rely on big displays and big displays are most often done with SEG fabric and dye sublimation.” Your printing business can take advantage of this opportunity by offering the special signage companies need for trade shows. Timothy also feels that “Direct print with inline fixation is now for real, and it works, and it’s easy. This is the best way to print direct, especially with sublimation paper being in short supply or going up in cost.”

Window Film

When it comes to the world of digital window graphics, the benefits are abundant and go far beyond simply adding ambiance and style to a space. Today’s state-of-the-art window film technology offers many advantages, from enhancing privacy to providing UV protection and adding valuable real estate for expanding your customer’s brand. And, with the window market projected to continue its upward trajectory, optically clear films like LINTEC are poised to lead the charge, offering versatile, scratch-resistant, and cost-effective window film solutions. Best of all, with a little bit of planning and preparation, anyone can successfully install these window films and start reaping their numerous benefits.

UV Technology

UV technology is expanding quickly and taking a prominent seat in the printing market. Understanding the various printer technology and inks used can save you a lot of headaches and money down the road. UV prints directly onto your chosen substrate, so there are limitless possibilities for customized products you can offer your customers and tap into an uncrowded market that can bring you great business profit. Like anything else worth the investment, a little research and planning can open the door to new opportunities to stay ahead of the competition that only this type of technology can offer.

Where do you want to take your business in 2023? To learn more about new and exciting trends and how to take your business to the next level, please get in touch with a LexJet Customer Specialist at 800-453-9538 or visit LexJet.com.