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I'm assuming you mean outdoor durable vinyl printed banners such as the ones we offer at www.gobigbanners.com. If this is the case, then these are printed on a wide-format solvent ink or UV based ink printer.
There are many different manufacturers of these printers out there, some of the big players in the arena are Roland, Epson, Hewlett Packard, Mimaki and Mutoh just to name a few. The key feature to a printer that you intend to create outdoor durable banners with is that the ink be either solvent based or UV cured.
Solvent based inks have a volatile compound that enables the ink to be absorbed by the vinyl print material, essentially 'fixing' it into the vinyl. These ink can be low VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) which does not require ventilation for safety, and high VOC which would require an extraction system and would smell strongly while they are 'gassing out' or curing.
UV (Ultra-Violet) inks do not have any VOC's and do not require heat to cure. Instead they have concentrated UV lights that cause a chemical reaction between the ink and substrate (the banner material) essentially turning the inks into a solid that is bonded to the substrate. These are even more durable than Solvent based inks.
While it is possible to print outdoor banners on a water-based wide format printer, it would be necessary to then coat the banner in some kind of a laminate to prevent weather from rapidly degrading the print and washing the ink off.
Hope that helps you,
Eyezac
What else can I help you with?
What type of things can be printed with a Roland printer?
Roland printers are not ordinary printers for everyday use. These printers can be used to print signs, banners, photographs, and other forms of graphic art.
Can normal printers print on cardstock?
Yes, normal printers can print on cardstock as long as the printer is compatible with the thickness of the cardstock.
Can regular printers print on cardstock?
Yes, regular printers can print on cardstock as long as the printer is compatible with the thickness of the cardstock.
What kind pf printer is a line printer?
A line printer is also known as an impact printer. Line printers print a whole line at a time and can print up to 2500 lines a minute. You can learn more about line printers online at the Wikipedia.
Print out from which printer has long life?
Laser printer, then inkjet, then dot matrix, then thermal printers.
Can any printer print on cardstock?
Not all printers can print on cardstock. It is important to check the specifications of the printer to ensure that it is compatible with cardstock before attempting to print on it.
What kind of printer is used to Print hospital bill?
Impact Printers
Can printers successfully print on cardstock?
Yes, printers can successfully print on cardstock as long as the printer is compatible with the thickness of the cardstock and the settings are adjusted accordingly.
How do you print completed jobs on your printer?
In order to print completed jobs on your printer, you just need to send the jobs to the relevant printers. You should ensure that you have the right settings for your printer.
Where can one find printers which would be good for printing banners?
If one wishes to print banners, it is best to use a copy service for this purpose. The printers required to print banners are very large, often too large for the average home. Some reputable printing establishments one can contact online are Vistaprint, Displays to Go and Megaprint.
Which printer technology is often used to print multi-part forms?
A dot-matrix or a daisy wheel printer is used to print on multi-part forms and listing paper. Such printers are known as impart printers.
What kind of printer do I need to print posters?
Any printer will work, but the HP LaserJet printers will handle large stock well and print quickly.
