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Recycling in the Printing Industry: What’s Actually Possible?
How to Make Your Print Projects More Sustainable
Sustainability in digital printing isn’t just a selling point — it’s a strategic priority. From print buyers and brands to procurement departments and public institutions, more clients are asking the same question: How sustainable is this print project?
Case Study: How One Print House Increased Efficiency with Pre-Fab Media
For many print service providers, the real cost of production isn’t just in ink and substrates — it’s in time. Between surface prep, test runs, and mounting or laminating, even simple jobs can eat up valuable hours (and profit).
Print Applications for Events and Trade Shows: Substrates That Make an Impact
Trade shows are all about visibility — and in the race for attention, print graphics do the heavy lifting. From backdrops and banners to floor graphics and wayfinding, printed elements define the atmosphere, guide attendees, and bring brands to life.
From Floor to Ceiling: Substrates for Every Interior Surface
Interior spaces are no longer static. Today, they’re branded, personalized, adaptable — and increasingly shaped by digital printing. Printed surfaces are transforming the look and feel of interiors from the ground up.
How to Choose the Right Substrate for Backlit Applications
Backlit graphics are where print meets light — and when done right, they deliver bold color, rich contrast, and unmatched impact.
Substrate Adhesion 101: Matching Inks to Materials in Digital Printing
In digital printing, it doesn’t matter how sharp your image is or how fast your press runs — if your ink doesn’t stick, the job fails.
Best Substrates for Outdoor Durability: What to Print On When the Elements Matter
When your print goes outdoors, the pressure’s on. Sun, wind, rain, temperature swings — they all work overtime to fade colors, peel edges, and wear down even the best-looking graphics.
Understanding PVC-Free Alternatives: What Are the Options?
For decades, PVC (polyvinyl chloride) was the go-to material in wide-format and digital print — from banners and self-adhesive vinyls to wall graphics and floor signage.
Magnetic Media Explained: Applications, Benefits, and Best Practices
In the evolving world of digital printing, few materials offer as much versatility and visual impact as digitally printable magnetic media.