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In recent years the urge to go “green” has sprung up in just about every industry. The terms:” green”, “sustainable”, and “eco-friendly” have become buzz words and been so over-used without any clear indication as to what their definition is. They have effectively lost meaning. To us, eco-friendly pad printing means creating a safer environment

Direct to shape printing is an ideal way to expose more customers to your brand. Whether you use it for sponsorship, brand recognition, or advertise a specific product, direct to shape printing can be a vital tool in your marketing arsenal. While there are numerous applications and uses for direct to shape printing, here are

Choosing the Correct Pad Printing Ink We’ll start with how pad printing inks are made. Unlike typical ink manufacturers, we supply our ink excluding the solvent. The benefits of this method include getting more ink per can and not having to guess how much solvent is already in the can- you can add as much

Photopolymer plates work hard to hold ink for pad printing machines. However before the plates get to that point, they need a little rest and relaxation. How do photopolymer printing plates relax? They go tanning. Photopolymer plates like to get a nice tan. They enjoy spending time in their UV tanning beds (exposure units) until

The printhead is one of the most critical components in any printing job, directly influencing print quality, efficiency, and overall results. Here’s what you need to know about the different printhead and how to select the most appropriate one for your specific printing project. What is a Printhead? Printheads are a component in all types

  ICN-1501 Digital Scale Follow these steps to achieve best possible ink mix: Make sure you use unlined mixing cups (no wax) and wooden or metal mixing sticks! If you use plastic, your ink may get contaminated with plasticizers. Zero the scale out and make sure its on a leveled surface. Add the appropriate hardener

While garment tag printing, most users prefer making their own plates. Typically the most inexpensive way to etch your own plates is by using photopolymer plates with an exposure unit. Etching an image into photopolymer plates requires more attention than laser etching the plates, exposure times will vary depending upon the image size, even if

Joe Shairs, the Ink & Compliance Manager at Inkcups Now, offers application options and tips- via http://www.specialistprinting.com/ There are plenty of items made of silicone around us. Among the very popular products that companies want to personalize nowadays are cellphone covers and credit card wallets (which people attach to the back of their cellphones), swim caps

Inkcups takes pride in offering the best technical support in the industry. If you own a pad printing machine, whether you use it for printing on promotional products or garment tag printing, proper loading of the plates and cups into the machine is key to getting a great print. The following is a 5 step