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Why Is My Ink Not Curing? Troubleshooting UV and Latex Drying Issues
Diversifying Your Print Offering Through Unique Substrates
In an industry where speed, quality, and price often level the playing field, the real opportunity for growth lies in what others aren’t printing on.
Educating Clients About the Value of High-Quality Media
You know the difference between standard vinyl and a premium, fire-rated, PVC-free wallcovering. You know why a durable polyester textile or a recyclable board costs more — and why it performs better. But do your clients?
Pricing Strategy for Premium Substrate Printing
Offering premium print substrates — from textured wallcoverings and PVC-free films to metallics, magnetic sheets, and eco-certified boards — can elevate your value proposition and attract high-end clients.
Print-on-Demand vs. Bulk: How Substrates Play a Role in Your Print Strategy
Whether you operate on a print-on-demand (POD) model or focus on high-volume bulk jobs, the type of print substrates you use plays a surprisingly big role in cost, speed, flexibility, and profit margin.
Preparing Artwork for Unusual or Textured Substrates: What Designers Need to Know
Digital printing makes it possible to bring artwork to life on virtually any surface — not just paper or vinyl, but woodgrain panels, brushed metals, textiles, leather, magnetics, and more.
Installing Magnetic Media: Do’s and Don’ts for Flawless Results
Digitally printable magnetic media has become a favorite in retail, signage, education, and vehicle graphics — thanks to its easy application, reusability, and clean removability.
How to Store and Handle Roll Media for Maximum Shelf Life
Digitally printable roll media — from vinyls and films to textiles and banner materials — is the lifeblood of many large-format print operations.
Troubleshooting Print Defects on Rigid Media: What to Look For and How to Fix It
Rigid media printing offers crisp detail, rich color, and bold presence — but it also comes with challenges. From banding and smudging to poor adhesion and surface blemishes, print defects on rigid substrates can cost valuable time and material.
10 Tips for Avoiding Substrate Waste in Digital Printing
In digital printing, every wasted meter of material is money — and margin — lost. Whether you’re printing on banners, vinyl, textiles, or rigid boards, substrate waste adds up fast.