by Shannon | Business Strategies, Wide Printing
We live in a hybrid world. You cannot watch television without seeing advertisements for the benefits of hybrid technology for automobiles. Why is hybrid technology so touted? Because hybrid technology pairs tried-and-true methods with new and innovative strategies. For example, modern mobile phones are hybrids. Remember home phones on curly cords? And then how expensive, […]
by Jerry | Software, Tips and Tricks, Wide Printing
Mastering digital printing can be challenging. Getting it right requires learning about color gamuts, ICC profiles, and the features of your particular printers, cutters, and software. Some of these are pretty obvious, like choosing the right media and using the right ICC profiles. Some are a little trickier. Even when you’re doing everything right, There […]
by Jerry | Tips and Tricks, Wide Printing
Printing on holographic vinyl is the current craze in the craft decal market. The specific film in demand is iridescent silver vinyl. We call it Rainbow holographic vinyl and, it’s so popular, demand is outpacing supply. Why? Partly because the pandemic is still causing some havoc in the global supply chain, but mostly because it […]
by Jerry | Garment Decoration, SignWarehouse News, Small Format Printing, Wide Printing
One of Shakespeare’s most famous verses is from Romeo and Juliet. “That which we call a rose, by any other name would smell as sweet”. EnduraTex heat transfer film can be used to create pictures of roses and heat-apply them to sweet-looking custom apparel. That apparel would be just as durable and profitable if EnduraTex […]
by Shannon | Garment Decoration, Product Reviews, Wide Printing
There are several different types of application tapes. Sign makers use paper and clear application tapes. Crafters prefer transfer tape on a release liner or with a printed grid. In the world of digitally printed garment decoration, only special clear tape is used. Heat transfer tape is specially made to help apply printed ‘t-shirt transfers’. […]
by Jerry | Tech Support, Tips and Tricks, Wide Printing
One of the key ingredients to success in digital printing is the use of the correct ICC Profile. Using the wrong profile can cause color shifts and production problems. What is an ICC profile, how does it work, and how does it affect print quality?