The Ultimate Film Sale at LexJet: No Bull, No Fine Print

From now until November 4, save up to 40% on the following LexJet backlit and display films:

  • Display and Backlit Film Sale at LexJetLexJet 6.5 Mil Gloss Opaque Display Film: 40% off this instant-dry, production-friendly film for aqueous inkjet printers. The polyester film features an instant-dry coating for quick and easy production and produces vibrant, super-sharp images
  • LexJet 8 Mil Absolute Backlit: 35% off what is absolutely the best backlit for aqueous printers. It features a matte finish, an instant-dry coating, and produces brilliant colors and sharp details
  • LexJet 12 Mil Gloss Opaque Display Film: 30% off this bright-white, high-impact film for aqueous printers. Perfect for banner stands and pop-up displays, it also comes with a Lifetime Warranty when combined with a 10-mil LexJet Elite Laminate
  • LexJet 11 Mil Blockout Water-Resistant Polypropylene: 30% off this lay-flat, already-economical choice for displays compatible with aqueous and latex printers. This is a versatile, cost-effective alternative for trade show and retail graphics
  • LexJet 11 Mil Blockout PolyGloss: 30% off this versatile glossy polypropylene film compatible with aqueous printers. The bright-white surface provides additional color fidelity and contrast

This is a no-bull sale with no fine print, other than it ends on Tuesday, November 4. Call us at 800-453-9538 or click on any of the product links above to order online.

Video: Berea Printing Reviews LexJet Poly Select Blockout Fabric

When Phil Crawford, production manager for Berea Printing, Berea, Ohio, finds a product that helps his company, he shares his finds with others through his YouTube channel, The Promo Video. Crawford recently reviewed Sunset Production Gloss Canvas SUV, which we featured here at the LexJet Blog.

LexJet Poly Select Blockout FabricCrawford’s latest review focuses on a blockout fabric compatible with aqueous and latex printers: LexJet Poly Select Blockout Fabric.

The timing of the review couldn’t be better since the blockout fabric is on sale until this Saturday, Oct. 4 for 35 percent off. Crawford’s review provides a closer look at the various features of the product, including a fairly severe water test to check the fabric’s water resistance.

“We were looking for a new print material for our HP Latex 25500 Printer because we’re working on a campaign to appeal to what they call live event shows. It’s a program we put together for these events, seminars and presentations where we print everything they need, from flyers and business cards to posters and banners,” explains Crawford. “We had a request for a cloth banner because other banner materials were too heavy and they creased. I talked to Erin Kcmar at LexJet and she recommended the Poly Select Blockout Fabric. We’ll switch to this material because we think it will also work for general display applications. This is more versatile and something that’s easy to work with that I don’t have to fight with.”

Check out the video, and call a LexJet printing specialist at 800-453-9538 to take advantage of the sale on LexJet Poly Select Blockout Fabric before it ends on October 4.

Get Valuable Recognition and Exposure for Your Modular Trade Show Graphics

EXHIBITOR Magazine Trade Show AwardsIf you’ve helped create an outstanding portable or modular trade show exhibit, enter EXHIBITOR magazine’s first Portable/Modular Awards competition.

The contest will be judged by a panel of marketing and design experts. Finalists will be announced in the March 2014 issue of EXHIBITOR and winners will be honored at EXHIBITOR2014 in Las Vegas, March 16-20.

Since the majority of EXHIBITOR readers and attendees at EXHIBITOR2014 specify trade show products, like large format graphics, this is an excellent forum to get additional exposure for your company.

The Portable/Modular Awards competition is open to modular, system, and portable exhibits making their first appearance at trade shows between Dec. 1, 2011, and Dec. 1, 2013.

“Finalists and winners will be selected by a two-part judging panel, which will examine both the aesthetic value of each design as well as its functionality and appropriateness given the exhibitor’s specific marketing goals and objectives,” says Travis Stanton, editor of EXHIBITOR magazine.

The early deadline for Portable/Modular Award entries is Dec. 2, 2013, and the final deadline is Dec. 9, 2013. For more information or to enter, go to www.ExhibitorOnline.com/PortableModularAwards, or contact Linda Armstrong, program manager, larmstrong@exhibitormagazine.com.

New Sunset Pearlescent Metallic Paper Choice from LexJet

LexJet Sunset Inkjet MediaLexJet has introduced a new choice in metallic photo papers with Sunset Pearlescent Metallic Paper 300g. It was designed to complement LexJet’s Hot One Award-winning Sunset Photo Metallic Paper, which has become a mainstay for photographers and imaging pros.

The difference between the two Sunset Photo Metallic Papers is in the weight, cost and finish. The new paper is slightly heavier and thicker at 300g and 11.5 mils, costs about 40 percent less, and has more of a pearlescent finish than its predecessor, which provides a more-traditional golden-metallic sheen.

In addition to its use as an ideal photo paper for fine photography, portrait and competition prints, it also works well as an eye-catching display medium for high-end retail and display graphics, and home and office décor prints.

It is scratch-resistant, lays flat for ease of use in print production and dries instantly. Its weight and thickness make it more durable alternative to glossy photo papers.

Compatible with the latest printer technology from Canon, Epson and HP, its super-wide color gamut ensures accurate color reproduction and an amazing tonal range.

Now you have a choice in metallic paper. To find out which Sunset Metallic Paper best suits your next project, contact a LexJet customer specialist at 800-453-9538.

Next-Generation KODAK PROFESSIONAL Inkjet Photo Papers Introduced

Brand Management Group (BMG), which signed a trademark licensing agreement with Kodak in Q4 2011, introduces the next generation of KODAK PROFESSIONAL Inkjet Photo Papers, Glossy Finish and Lustre Finish.

New luster and gloss photo papersBoth papers have been updated to take advantage of the wide color gamut and improved ink technology of the latest generation wide format inkjet printers from Canon, Epson and HP. They are expected to be available at LexJet by the end of the month. To find out about availability and to pre-order, contact a LexJet customer specialist at 800-453-9538.

“Photographers and imaging professionals who have relied on the quality and consistency of KODAK PROFESSIONAL Inkjet Photo Paper, Glossy Finish and KODAK PROFESSIONAL Inkjet Photo Paper, Lustre Finish will get that and much more from these next-generation papers,” says Justin Lehman, Brand Management Group vice president. “And, they retain the Kodak Professional watermark so the discerning end use customer knows they’re getting the high quality they expect from Kodak photo papers.”

Wider color gamut with photo paper
Color testing with Monaco Gamutworks reveals a larger color gamut and higher Dmax to ensure that colors captured in-camera reproduce more accurately, while producing deeper, richer blacks, an expanded dynamic range and additional detail in shadow areas.

Color testing with Monaco Gamutworks reveals a larger color gamut and higher Dmax to ensure that colors captured in-camera reproduce more accurately, while producing deeper, richer blacks, an expanded dynamic range and additional detail in shadow areas.

Moreover, the next-generation inkjet photo papers have been engineered to lay flat with little to no curl for smooth, trouble-free print production for a variety of photographic, fine art and display applications. Both inkjet papers are instant-dry with a bright white point and are compatible with dye and pigmented inks.

KODAK PROFESSIONAL Inkjet Photo Paper, Glossy Finish weighs in at 255 gsm with a smooth, high-gloss finish for maximum impact. KODAK PROFESSIONAL Inkjet Photo Paper, Lustre Finish weighs in at 255 gsm with a satin finish similar to E-surface papers used in traditional darkroom printing.

Both resin-based inkjet photo papers are available in various sheet and roll sizes up to 60 inches wide from Brand Management Group’s network of worldwide distributors, which includes LexJet.

New Durable and Ultra-Convenient Expand Retractable Banner Stand from LexJet

Retractable banner stands for trade show and point of purchase graphicsIf you’re on the lookout for a retractable banner stand that gives your customers a lifetime of durability and convenience, check out the new Expand MediaScreen 3 now available at LexJet.

The Expand MediaScreen 3 may be the best retractable banner stand available on the market for end use customers who want something that takes all the headaches out of shipping it around and makes it a snap to change out graphics.

It comes with a lifetime warranty, a patented system of changeable cassettes for quick-change graphics and a base that can be adjusted in case the stand is placed on an uneven surface. The width is 33 7/16″ and the height of the telescopic pole can be adjusted from 63″ to 88 5/8″.

For protection and ease of shipping, the banner stand comes with a shock-resistant, recyclable, hard plastic carrying case. Optional accessories include a spotlight, product shelf, literature holder and LED lighting that illuminates the graphic from the bottom of the display.

For more information about the Expand MediaScreen 3, the entire Expand line, as well as inkjet material options for banner stands, contact a LexJet account specialist at 800-453-9538. And, be sure to check back at the LexJet Blog for a video demonstration of the Expand MediaScreen 3.