HP Indigos & the SLEEKpro process Indigos tend to be challenging to use with SLEEKpro technology when compared to dry toner. But with the right setup and stock, they can be successfully used with amazing results. Here are some pointer... Oct 31, 2022
Digital toner presses & the SLEEKpro process Digital toner presses tend to be the best match for the SLEEKpro process. The cured dry toner is elevated from the sheet and allows the foil easy access to adhere to it. Most brands have been used suc... Oct 31, 2022
UV Coating vs Lamination: Which is right for my job? UV coating and lamination both have their places in the print finishing world but generally, they're pitted against each other rather than looked at as processes that both have something to offer. UV ... Sep 15, 2022
Embellishment Starter Pack From luxury packaging to mailers and business cards, we know the value of adding embellishment to print. From dazzling visual effects that turn heads to tactile effects that make people stop and appre... Sep 9, 2022
How to make custom floor graphics in one step One client switched to using Floor Shark, saved 40 hours of manual labor, and was able to deliver his print 7 days faster to his customer. The traditional way of making floor graphics is a painfully s... Sep 7, 2022
Prints getting scratched? Try SCUFFpro You've seen that shiny spot on a print piece that's been matte laminated. That's burnishing. And it sticks out like a sore thumb. It happens when traditional matte print pieces vibrate slightly agains... Aug 22, 2022
How to Clean Equipment Touchscreens the Right Way This may seem like an obvious topic to cover, but we've had too many calls from customers who've ruined their equipment touchscreens through improper cleaning. So a quick rule of thumb is to never spr... Aug 18, 2022
7 things to consider when buying a new laminator Lamination complements and is often required as part of overall print embellishment and shops without film lamination capability are finding it hard to compete as print consumer demands change. If you... Aug 4, 2022
Why your customers don't want specialty embellishment "No thanks. We aren't interested in foil." Our customers often hear this when they start offering SLEEKpro foil embellishments. And if you're hearing it too, it's no fault of yours. Print embellishmen... Jul 13, 2022
How are you navigating the tactile paper shortage? The paper industry is wild. A lot of our clients have been complaining about the current supply issues, especially where their customers are requesting jobs with tactile effects. And it's only getting... Jun 8, 2022
Running narrow booklets on your SPF 200A Here’s a quick video tutorial on switching your SPF 200A system to running narrow booklets. You’ll need to adjust your VAC 100 tower/s, SPF 200A and, if you’re running an ST40 trimmer, you’ll need to ... Jun 3, 2022
Desktop Laminator Troubleshooting We commonly get calls from clients with desktop laminators with this issue: “When I press the start button, my laminator just beeps, and won’t run.” Or in some cases, it doesn’t make any noise at all;... Jun 3, 2022