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Can You Print Your Own Decals?
You can print your own decals using Mimaki printers. This allows you to be as creative as you want and achieve the ideal look for your brand. All you need are the right materials and printing equipment.
What Is a Decal?
A decal is a type of label that can be customized
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What Is Color Gamut? Everything You Need to Know About Color Gamut and Printing
Color gamut is a common term in the printing industry. Generally, the term refers to the range of colors that the human eye can see. When describing a printing system, such as a UV-LED printer from Mimaki, it refers to the colors and tones that individual printing systems (or target
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The Benefits of Lamination
Lamination is a popular way to protect and improve the quality and durability of printed materials. It is often used for restaurant menus, price/part lists, business cards, educational and training materials, maps, and bookmarks. Numerous promotional materials, as well as printed pieces in harsh environments (machinery warning signs, operating/safety instructions,
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What Is Sublimation Printing?
Sublimation refers to solid material turning directly into a gas; there is no liquid phase. How does this apply to printing?
A sublimation printer works by transferring a design from sublimation paper to a material. This process requires pressure and heat. To transfer an entire design, ink must be between 350℉
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How to Change a Printhead
The printhead is a critical component in any printer. Whether you have a basic inkjet printer or a wide-format printer, it’s important to maintain it. Eventually, the printhead can wear down and require replacement. We’ll show you the proper steps to changing one.
When to Replace a Printhead
If your printhead is
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What Is OEM Ink?
Owning a printer requires changing ink from time to time. When replacing ink, your options include compatible or Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) products. Some printer manufacturers produce OEM ink that complements and enhances the functionality of the printer. Often these are designed to work specifically with the printer and enhance
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How to Print on Fabric with a Textile Ink Printer
Inkjet printing affords many conveniences when working with fabric. You can print in precise detail at high production speeds and equipment, and materials are readily available for short-run production. Using a textile ink printer, however, is different from working with a standard paper printing system. To help you get started,
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Creative Ideas for Designing and Decorating with Wallpaper
The finishing touch to decorating your home doesn’t have to be expensive or even that complex. Decorating with wallpaper is preferred by many homeowners. It avoids the hassle of adding paint, including waiting for it to dry. It also allows you to customize your own unique print. You can transform
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How Product Customization Can Grow Your Small Business
Allowing customers to customize products is one of the best ways for your small business to succeed. Many business owners aren’t equipped for product customization, but positioning your business to be proactive, and also involving customers in the process, can help you reach for new goals.
What Is Product Customization?
Product customization
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Best Large Format Printing Tips for High-Quality Projects
Large format printing provides an opportunity to have your message seen from a distance. However, making your images clean and readable on a large format can be a greater challenge than when utilizing small format printing. Fortunately, there are many design strategies that can instantly grab attention and make your
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Interior Design & Home Decorating Tips for Beginners
Whether you live in a high-rise apartment in the city or have a farmhouse set on acres of land, everyone wants to transform their living space into something that’s beautiful, comfortable, and functional. Interior design is a great way to express yourself throughout your home. With the right printing techniques
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Benefits of Printing with White Ink
The advent of white ink printing is one of the best things to happen to the digital printing industry in recent years. White ink printing has opened up endless opportunities and helped reduce the costs involved in a variety of printing processes.
However, before we dive into the benefits of using
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Top 7 Printed Marketing Materials to Help Build Your Business
The world is rapidly changing, and it seems everything is becoming digital. When it comes to marketing, digital marketing seems to have taken over, but that doesn’t mean you must give up on other physical marketing strategies like print marketing.
Promotional Products to Help Build Your Brand
Now that you’ve seen the
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No matter the printing or manufacturing need, Mimaki has the solution. We serve a variety of clientele, from big business to startups. If you have questions, reach out! We’d be happy to speak with you.