We can print on wood (and a lot of other unexpected surfaces)!

The arrival of our new HP R2000 large format flatbed printer has opened the door to a brave new world of printing. Now we can print on wood, aluminium, acrylic, canvas, vinyl, fabric, Beaver Board (recyclable corflute alternative) and almost any other flexible or rigid substrate you can imagine.

What does this mean for you? Very simply, it means that high quality signage or decorative branding pieces can be easily and cost-effectively produced.

Large format printing with the R2000 comes with some sizable benefits:

The concept of ‘print and mount’ has gone. The R2000 press can print directly onto rigid substrates.
Colours are bright and vibrant, but also allow the intrinsic properties of the surface being printed on to show through. For example, if you print on a brushed chrome board, you get a brushed chrome image; if you print on plywood, you get a plywood-textured image.
The latex ink we use is water-based and has no smell, plus it’s highly durable.
For even greater durability and scratch resistance, we can add an extra latex overcoat.
Prints can be up to 2.4m wide.
You’ll enjoy the best white ink laydowns in the market, with no ugly U.V core lines. Its quality, gloss level and density make it stand out from the crowd, and it doesn’t go yellow over time!

If you can imagine it, we can print it

The applications for this type of printing are many, and the list is growing daily. Traditionally, large format printing was about signage and point-of-sale material, but the category has expanded to include artworks, personalised home or business interiors, vehicle branding and even clothing.

Here are just a few of the ways R2000 printing can be used:

Menu boards printed directly onto plywood, acrylic or Beaver Board for markets, cafés and street food stalls
Branded vinyl wraps for vehicles – all over or nose/tail
Health and safety signage for offices, warehouses, construction sites and factories
Branded wallpaper for foyers, reception areas and conferences
POS backboards, stands and fit-together display shelving
Murals and imagery for retail store and office interiors
Huge window decals for sales, promotions and seasonal signage
Wall decals for decorating kitchens, bedrooms and living areas
Branded giveaways, like printed fit-together smartphone stands made from plywood
Fabric banners and room dividers for trade shows and conferences
Art works that can be applied to exteriors or interiors, temporarily or permanently

To find out more about the R2000’s capabilities or ask a curly question about large format printing, send Brian Landry an email.

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