I've asked this question many times from various suppliers of large format printers "Is there a printer that will print onto corrugated plastic". So far the only one I've heard of is the zund or something and it costs an arm & leg. I'm convinced if someone could produce such a printer at affordable money, it would be a terrific asset to most sign people. So, does anyone know if such a beast exists.
Posted by Checkers (Member # 63) on :
Hiya Kevin, I'm sure there's solvent printers on the market that can print on corrugated plastic, but, because of the corrugations, it probably wouldn't be a good idea. The quality of the print would be less than desirable because of the lack of a smooth surface. IMHO, screen printing or applying a decal to the substrate would give you a better (more expensive) finished product.
Havin' fun,
Checkers
Posted by Steve Barba (Member # 431) on :
Sounds like something the good folks at "Sign-A-Rama" would try, LOL. I agree, why not print on vinyl, then apply?
Posted by Scott Pagan (Member # 2507) on :
there are inkjet (flat bed) printers that will do this, but like mentioned they're a bit expensive. the print quality is not as good as what you could print onto vinyl and apply, or screen print directly to the corr. plastic.
Posted by Ted Nesbitt (Member # 3292) on :
You might try speaking with flatbed inkjet manufacturers to see if they can refer you to a customer in your area who does trade printing...
I personally don't think you would be AT ALL disappointed by the print quality off these machines...ask the manufacturers for some printed samples.
Posted by Kevin Gaffney (Member # 4240) on :
Thanks guys, but I already screenprint onto the stuff. One of my top lines are construction safety signs. Pretty boring really, but offer steady income. I suppose I'm really looking for an easier hands off way of producing such low cost signs. The screenprinting is ok but it means I end up carrying larger stocks than I would have to if I could print them digitally. That's me though, always looking for an easier way out
Posted by Rodney gold (Member # 4065) on :
The Mimaki JV4 can print on substrates up to 7mm thick
