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Epson’s S60600 a “Well Thought-Out Machine” for New FASTSIGNS Shop

When Liz Allen’s entrepreneurial spirit kicked in, and she decided to open up a FASTSIGNS franchise in Oviedo, Fla., she had a number of items on her to-do list, but perhaps few as important as purchasing a wide-format printer for the shop. When attending the ISA Sign Expo in Orlando earlier this year, she jumped on a discount offered in a show special, and purchased an Epson SureColor S60600 64-inch solvent printer from LexJet.

The Epson SureColor S60600 at FASTSIGNS Store 2106 in Oviedo, Fla.
The Epson SureColor S60600 at FASTSIGNS Store 2106 in Oviedo, Fla.

“FASTSIGNS did recommend the Epson,” Allen says. “We chose it because of its speed. It was three times faster than the other printer we looked at.”

Allen opened her new FASTSIGNS store in July, and because she’s new to wide-format printing, she hired Mike Howell, a seasoned sign shop printer, to manage production of banners, floor graphics, magnets and more of the shop’s offerings.

“I’ve been in the sign business for 30 years,” Howell says. “I saw the Epson printer when I was at FASTSIGNS corporate office, so I was able to get my hands on the printer. It’s very quick — a lot faster than a lot of the other machines I’ve used.”

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Wednesday Only: 25% Off LexJet Production Display Film SUV
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Wednesday Only: 25% Off LexJet Production Display Film SUV

Find out why so many LexJet customers are raving about Production Display Film SUV with this one-day 25% off* sale!

Compatible with eco-solvent, latex, solvent and UV-curable inks, this film, launched in January 2016, has quickly become a customer favorite for its lay-flat, dimensionally stable qualities that are ideal for a wide variety of applications, from banner stands to trade show displays.

Product highlights:

  • One-step production process with no lamination required
  • Smooth, semi-matte surface for excellent image quality
  • Fast dry times for high-production output
  • Ideal for trade show graphics, banner stands, hanging signage and POP displays
  • Compatible with eco-solvent, latex, solvent and UV-curable printers

To order, call your LexJet representative at 800-453-9538 today, Aug. 24, 2016, before 8 p.m. EST or shop at LexJet.com. Next offer date: Sept. 12.

*Exclusions may apply; no minimum order

Learn more about the versatility of LexJet Production Display Film SUV in this video:

Get the Best Results When You Hire an Installer
Posted on by Shellie Terry Posted in Case Studies & Profiles, Tips & Tricks
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Get the Best Results When You Hire an Installer

If you outsource your wide-format graphic installations, you may think that bringing an installer in at the end of the process to do that last part of the job makes sense, but installer Greg Schopmeyer of Greg Schopmeyer Enterprises in Tarpon Springs, Fla., says that could be a devastating mistake for the project.

With a 30-year career under his belt, Schopmeyer has worked on all sides of the print business, from screen printing to transit advertising to all forms of installation, which he solely focuses on now. He’s paired a wide variety of media with the surfaces they need to be installed on — from the windows to the walls and beyond.

“In a perfect world, the installer would be involved at the very beginning, when the printer is bidding on the job,” Schopmeyer says, because an experienced installer will bring ideas on which media will work best for the project, how the media can be attached, what stipulations there might be on the job and different types of hardware that can be used with the chosen media.

“We’re the final line,” he says. “If you print on the wrong stuff and it’s not working, it doesn’t make any of us look good.”

Some of the key things Schopmeyer needs to know when coming into a job include:

  • Location
  • Measurements
  • Customer expectations
  • Required longevity of the graphic
  • How it will be paneled
  • If he needs the graphic printed with a bleed

“I’ve been in the industry such a long time, and I’ve done a lot of crazy different installs,” Schopmeyer says. “You have to be able to look at all the perameters when planning to do a job. Along the way, I’ve figured out processes for how to make things work. And the most important thing is: Get the installer involved as soon as you can with any sort of project.”

Take a look below at the gallery of installation jobs Schopmeyer has worked on in recent years.

Posted on by Shellie Terry Posted in Case Studies & Profiles, Technology & Products
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Printing Outdoor Graphics Goes Way Beyond Banners

When we think of printed jobs for outdoor use, our minds tend to turn to banners. Not that there’s anything wrong with that — there’s lots of bread-and-butter to be had in banners. However, advancements in inkjet printable materials give us endless ideas for creative applications that can stand up to the elements … and have a little fun, as well.

Building Team Spirit with Outdoor Floor Graphics

For this year’s Stanley Cup Playoffs, the clever minds at American Visual Brands helped their client, the Tampa Bay Lightning get the word out all over the Tampa Bay community. They chose panoRama Walk & Wall, available at LexJet, to create 200 floor graphics to be installed along the Tampa Riverwalk and on the sidewalks of the neighboring communities of St. Petersburg and Clearwater.

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Whole Foods Takes a Fresh Approach on In-Store Signage
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Whole Foods Takes a Fresh Approach on In-Store Signage

If you’re in the printing business, you likely go into a store like Whole Foods and notice the signage right away. Posters and banners and point-of-sale displays jump out at you for their crisp colors, clean design and effective placement.

Plotter_BannerFor Whole Foods’ South Region, that’s managed and designed by a four-person Metro Artist Team, the first of its kind for the company.

“We’re responsible for eight stores in Atlanta and two other south region stores, and we support the rest of the south region,” says Justin Kendall. “We handle a lot of the graphic design and the printing of banners, posters and additional marketing collateral. The stores change very frequently, so there’s constantly a stream of printing going on.”

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Thursday Only: Get a BOGO Banner Bundle Deal
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Thursday Only: Get a BOGO Banner Bundle Deal

For one-day only, we’re offering a can’t-miss BOGO Banner Bundle Deal:

BOGO banner4Buy 1 roll of LexJet TOUGHcoat Water-Resistant Polypropylene and get 1 roll free PLUS a free XStand.

This offer is available for call-in orders only. Discount won’t be applied to online orders. Free roll is of equal or lesser value.

With this bundle deal, create durable banner stands that are super easy to set up and resist water and abrasion. Plus, you’ll get a wide color gamut with this film’s bright white point and high ink saturation that deliver colors that really pop. It’s ideal for both short-term banners and outdoor posters.

TOUGHcoat Water-Resistant Polypropylene is compatible with aqueous and latex ink, and you’ll need a 2-inch spindle for latex compatibility.

The XStand is an outstanding marketing display that combines function and form with cost-efficiency. This lightweight display is easy to assemble and the perfect backdrop for WR Polypropylene.

Call your LexJet representative at 800-453-9538 to take advantage of this offer by 8 p.m. EST, Thursday, March 10 only.