Eileen Fritsch

For those seeking to avoid adhesive-backed PVC because of concerns that it's not recyclable and releases harmful chemicals into landfills, there are non-PVC inkjet media and laminates available for vehicle wraps and wall, window, and floor graphics.

In recent years, interest in direct-to-fabric printing has risen, partly to cut costs and improve efficiency, and partly to meet the demand for PVC-free alternatives to billboard-sized prints.

Determining the optimal mix of cutters takes time and effort. Every print business has different requirements, and hundreds of types and sizes of finishing devices are available to meet them.

Here’s an overview of each solvent ink category, advances in other ink types, and what wide-format inkjet printer buyers should consider.

Museums are reinventing themselves as visitor-centric, immersive experiences, utilizing creative graphics to engage and captivate audiences. Discover how print service providers are meeting the evolving needs of museums and helping them create unforgettable experiences that bridge the physical and digital worlds.

Advances in digital printing inks and equipment are ushering in new specialty printing opportunities for wide-format graphics print businesses – particularly for surfaces used in interior design and décor.

During the In-plant Impressions Forum at PRINTING United Expo, print shop managers talked candidly about their experiences adding services such as wide-format printing, promotional products, or garment printing to their product offerings. Here is what they had to say.

While inexpensive, portable displays are still popular with small businesses and organizations that rent 10×10-ft. spaces.