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Kevin Gaffney
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I've asked this question many times from various suppliers of large format printers "Is there a printer that will print onto corrugated plastic". So far the only one I've heard of is the zund or something and it costs an arm & leg. I'm convinced if someone could produce such a printer at affordable money, it would be a terrific asset to most sign people. So, does anyone know if such a beast exists.

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Kevin Gaffney
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Hiya Kevin,
I'm sure there's solvent printers on the market that can print on corrugated plastic, but, because of the corrugations, it probably wouldn't be a good idea.
The quality of the print would be less than desirable because of the lack of a smooth surface.
IMHO, screen printing or applying a decal to the substrate would give you a better (more expensive) finished product.

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Sounds like something the good folks at "Sign-A-Rama" would try, LOL. I agree, why not print on vinyl, then apply?

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there are inkjet (flat bed) printers that will do this, but like mentioned they're a bit expensive. the print quality is not as good as what you could print onto vinyl and apply, or screen print directly to the corr. plastic.

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You might try speaking with flatbed inkjet manufacturers to see if they can refer you to a customer in your area who does trade printing...

I personally don't think you would be AT ALL disappointed by the print quality off these machines...ask the manufacturers for some printed samples.

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Kevin Gaffney
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Thanks guys, but I already screenprint onto the stuff. One of my top lines are construction safety signs. Pretty boring really, but offer steady income. I suppose I'm really looking for an easier hands off way of producing such low cost signs. The screenprinting is ok but it means I end up carrying larger stocks than I would have to if I could print them digitally.
That's me though, always looking for an easier way out

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The Mimaki JV4 can print on substrates up to 7mm thick

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