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Manifest Packaging

Flatbed printer operators searching for a chance to leverage their hardware investment often enter into package or prototype printing. It is worth considering specific...

October 3, 2022

Prepress Power

PDF is the gold standard for moving files from one part of production to another in a way that won’t disrupt file formatting. Ideally, files would be print-ready...

October 3, 2022

The Early Stages of a Printer

As technology users, we often take for granted what goes on under the hood of the printer. Truthfully, it’s a carefully orchestrated mix of internal components...

October 3, 2022

Dedicated to Labels

Label applications are achievable with wide format printing and finishing devices. However, if demand is strong it makes sense to invest in a dedicated...

October 3, 2022

Strictly Install

Printing is only half of the battle when it comes to wraps. It doesn’t matter how great the graphic looks if it can’t be installed properly. Honing your skills as an...

October 3, 2022

Perfect Positioning

Third-generation owned family business OEC Graphics got its start in 1912, offering metal engraving with ten employees. With a second-generation owner...

October 3, 2022

Pre-Show Coverage

Printing United takes place in Las Vegas, NV from October 19 to 21, 2022. We asked vendors to share their plans for the show. This is a continuation from...

October 3, 2022

Just Walk On

October 2022: Target Chart

October 3, 2022

Wood, Metal, and More

Routers and cutters are for cutting traditional sign board, but they are also imperative for untraditional materials more so than ever before due...

September 30, 2022

Cutting Thick Materials

If you visit digitaloutput.net you’ll find a two-part series on finishing untraditional materials like wood or metal that published in October 2022...

September 30, 2022

New Developments

Silicone edge graphic (SEG) framing systems are popular in retail and events. The October issue of Digital Output took a look at these solutions’ popularity...

September 30, 2022

Finishing Anything

Flatbed routers—including those with multi-tooling options—not only offer print service providers (PSPs) the ability to finish traditional substrates found in the signage...

September 30, 2022

Sparkle, Shimmer, Shine

Specialty films breakout into many different categories and we cover them often in Digital Output, from chalkboard and whiteboard options to reflective...

September 1, 2022

Interchangeable Tooling

A full-service print shop is presented with printing to and subsequently cutting all types of materials from foamboard to aluminum, acrylic, wood...

September 1, 2022

By the Heat of the Light

Laser cutters are well suited for finishing textile applications—from garments to soft signage. These devices offer non-contact, precision cutting...

September 1, 2022

Wrap Specialty

Vehicle wrap businesses are tasked with tackling the unexpected these days as brand owners compete to stand out. Designing, printing, and installing...

September 1, 2022