A common issue some people face is losing their printer. Fortunately, it’s not like losing a beloved pet where you have to paper the neighborhood with fliers urging the prompt return of Fido or Fluffy. Instead, the problem is that you’ve lost communication with the printer on the network and now you need to re-establish the connection.This is due to a lot of techno mumbo-jumbo that no one wants to read about, but what you do want to know is how to fix it. The instructions below apply specifically to Canon iPF printers. Epson printers use Epson Net Utility to find and communicate with the printer, so establishing the connection is easier. We’ll go through the process for HP and Epson printers in a future post. So let’s get to it… 1. Go to the printer and make sure it’s turned on. Scroll to the right until you reach the Set/Adj Menu (Settings and Adjustments). Hit Okay (see Figure 1) Figure 1 2. Next, browse through to the IP Address menu (Interface setup > TCP/IP >...

Window films are a high-quality, beneficial, simple, yet dramatic way to transform any space. As the digital printing industry becomes more environmentally conscious, the LINTEC eco-friendly window films offer solutions never before seen in our industry.

One of the quickest ways to diversify your services as a print shop operator is to add a wide-format solvent printer. With a machine, such as one of the Epson SureColor S-Series printers, you can expand your horizons into everything from long-term outdoor graphics to customized interior décor. Check out how these printers can make an immediate difference in your shop:

These days, it seems like every wide-format print shop is trying to elbow into the décor market. That shouldn’t discourage you from finding your niche in this ever-expanding segment. We’ve compiled four key tips to help you find your place … and then stand out from the crowd.

Last year I wrote a review describing my initial experience with the newest Epson Solvent SureColor S-Series printer, the S60600. You may recall that I could not find anything negative to write about it.

Banner printing is a staple in many print shops, and vinyl was the go-to for years. However, fabric is a top trend lately that customers demand these days. While fabric used for banners has some advantages, vinyl is still the top option in many circumstances. We put together this quick hit list on when to choose which media for the best event banner results: Printer capabilities. If you have an aqueous printer, vinyl is generally your best bet. Fabric works well on latex or dye-sub printers. However, LexJet does offer LexJet Poly Select Heavy, for example, which works on aqueous or latex printers. It’s a good option when you want the drape of a fabric, but a heavier option that won’t curl like vinyl. It’s also available in Poly Select Light and Poly Select Medium that are multi-tasking products that can be used for backlit signs and trade show displays. Environment. Asking your customer where the banner will be displayed and what the ambiance is are the two most important questions...

You can give your floor graphics the appearance of coming right out of the ground with this step-by-step video that walks you through manipulating your graphic using Photoshop. To create anamorphic art with a 3D illusion, you’ll need to download the LexJet Anamorphic PSD Template. You’ll use this along with your original graphic file to make the magic happen. The video above shows you how to: Size your graphic Work with your graphic in the template file Maintain image resolution Morph the image to the proper perspective Create a path for contour cutting Save your ready-to-print file Use a one-step, self-adhesive product like panoRama Walk & Wall for an easy-to-install, slip-resistant floor graphic that will really stop people in their tracks.

The four most common problems that laminator operators run into when using pressure sensitive laminating films are print curl, infeed waves, silvering and tunneling. In the video embedded below you can learn about the main causes of these four problems and the steps that can be taken to avoid or eliminate these issues. As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact a LexJet Customer Specialist at 800-453-9538.

For owners of HP latex and DesignJet printers, tracking ink and paper costs as well as job submissions is as easy as opening a web browser and entering the printer’s IP address.

We tapped Michael Clementi, who heads up our Experience Center, to answer this week’s tip: How to determine your cost per print.