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Posted on by Shellie Terry Posted in Tips & Tricks
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Create Fast Pole Pockets for Fabric Banners

Finishing a fabric banner for hanging can be a snap. No complicated sewing machine or unsightly grommets necessary.

finished pocketCheck out our latest tips video on how to make two-step pole pockets for hanging fabric banners. You’ll learn the super-easy technique that will give your banners the elegant look your clients are looking for.

We tapped LexJet’s Experience Center pro Michael Clementi to show us the process.

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Take a look at the video above to learn his tips, and give us a call at 800-453-9538 to discover more ways to create business opportunities with printable fabrics.

 

HP’s Latest: An Entry-Level Latex Printer
Posted on by Shellie Terry Posted in Technology & Products
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HP’s Latest: An Entry-Level Latex Printer

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Venturing into a new business can be daunting and expensive. But if you’re looking at latex technology to start a printing operation — or to expand your existing business — HP has introduced the new HP Latex 110 printer that’s ideal for getting started.

The Latex 110 is a 54-inch printer at a budget-friendly price point and easy-to-use, intuitive functionality. It’s a great jumping-off point for operations that are looking at printing 1,500 square feet or less per month.

110 close-up inkWith the Latex 110, you’ll enjoy the flexibility that latex offers: prints with outdoor durability, same-day delivery with no drying time, scratch-resistance, user-replaceable ink cartridges, front-loading capabilities and auto-maintenance.

Printing to latex-compatible media also gives you a wide variety of application possibilities. Check out our Latex Application page to see the various options from indoor decor to banners to window graphics.

Since you’re using latex inks instead of solvent inks, you won’t need to worry about odors or require special ventilation for your printing operation. Plus, you’ll get access to HP’s online tools and printing software assistance, and since no specialized training is required, novice users won’t slow down production.

Ready to get started? Call a LexJet print specialist at 800-453-9538.

Posted on by Shellie Terry Posted in Marketing & Sales, Promotions & Rebates
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Want to Get into the Banner Game? Let’s Look at Some Options

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If you’re in the large-format printing business and you’ve been paying attention to the NCAA tournament over the past week, you’ve probably recognized lots of opportunities for all sorts of printed banners and signage.

Of course, those opportunities aren’t limited to sporting events and arenas. Banners play an important role in highlighting event information, community announcements and retail messaging, just to name a few of the possible applications.

And now more than ever, customers are looking for great media to use to print signs and banners that is also environmentally friendly. Today, there are lots of options that fit all those demands.

HP makes a high-density polyethylene HDPE Reinforced Banner material that provides an ultra-light-weight option to PVC scrim, and delivers vivid colors and a durability that lasts when displayed outdoors.

HP Everyday Matte Polypropylene is another option for customers looking for sturdy, tear-resistant banners at a great value. It’s an ideal option for point-of-purchase signage and short-term trade show and event displays. Plus, like the HDPE Reinforced Banner material, it’s 100% recyclable.

If you’re looking to expand your options and be a bigger player in the signage and banner game, give a LexJet print specialist a call at 800-453-9538 to learn about these options and more.

Posted on by Regan Dickinson Posted in Technology & Products
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CBS Outdoor and Titan Approved MetroMark Transit Vinyl Available in 62-Inch Widths

Transit advertising graphicsDesigned for outdoor transit applications and CBS Outdoor and Titan approved, MetroMark Transit Vinyl will be available in 62-inch widths at LexJet in mid-June, but you can pre-order the product now. This is good news since bus posters are typically 30 inches wide, so you’ll have less waste when you print two-up. Other sizes include 54″ x 150′, 54″ x 20′, 54″ x 300′, 64″ x 150′, 64″ x 300′, 64″ x 300′ (six-inch core) and 64″ x 750′.

“We love using MetroMark. It was easy to profile, prints consistent and reliable with great image quality, it applies quickly, and removes without heat. MetroMark has all the right features at a great price,” says Keith Bernard, owner of Road Signs Inc., Sarasota, Fla.

MetroMark Transit Vinyl is designed for outdoor transit applications like bus kings, queens and tail posters. It’s a 3.5-mil opaque, flexible vinyl with a matte finish, compatible with solvent, low-solvent, UV-curable and latex inks. The vinyl can also be layered if need be.

It can be used for temporary transit advertising programs. With a one-year removable adhesive it’s easy to take off and swap out at the end of the program. And, at around 22 cents per square foot, it’s an economical way to get your customer’s message across in transit.

For more information about MetroMark Transit Vinyl, as well as LexJet solutions for a variety of applications, contact a LexJet customer specialist at 800-453-9538.