Label/Sign Printer - Supplier Suggestions

[Paul Kelly ICHYB]

I am looking at getting some door/glass signs printed, but need them to be thick enough to not let light through (I believe there is a process call'black backing'?).

• Aprox 11cm 11cm
• 2 colour
• Double sided
• Adhesive (not static click or low tack)

Lots of 1k+.

Whilst lots of printers can produce labels, getting the opaque finish is an issue.

Anyone with recomendations?

 

[DavidWH]

It can be done, but will take some effort. IE: expensive.

Standard 'blockout' vinyl, isn't opaque, usually just has a grey adhesive.

You'd need in effect 4 (5 if you add a laminate) layers to make the job up.

 

[Paul Kelly ICHYB]

Hi David,

I know this isn't a budget product.

The product is a safety sign and needs to be long lasting/hard wearing. Is it something you can do?

 

[DavidWH]

In theory yes, I'd happily take a look at it for you, it's got my mind thinking of alternative ways to produce it.

 

[Mark Laurie]

In theory yes, I'd happily take a look at it for you, it's got my mind thinking of alternative ways to produce it.

Reverse print onto clear substrate using screen process? That's how we used to do it in the "good old days". I dare say things have changed now.

 

[DavidWH]

Yes, can also be done digitally, it's obtaining the 100% opacity where it complicates things, as a flood screen ink won't be 100%, and you'll get show through of the image on the other side.

 

[Mark Laurie]

Yes, can also be done digitally, it's obtaining the 100% opacity where it complicates things, as a flood screen ink won't be 100%, and you'll get show through of the image on the other side.

As I said, things have changed. We used to use solid pigmented inks but I suppose everything is UV now?

 

[DavidWH]

Depends what it is you're printing, direct to substrate has gone UV, we're still running Solvent machines, but latex has its advantages over that now. There's been some big changes in recent years with new technology.

 

[Mark Laurie]

Depends what it is you're printing, direct to substrate has gone UV, we're still running Solvent machines, but latex has its advantages over that now. There's been some big changes in recent years with new technology.

What background colour is the OP asking for?

 

[Paul Kelly ICHYB]

2 colour on white.