Color Management and Print Quality

Tech Tips: What are the key differences between PSA Polypro versus PSA Vinyl?

Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) vinyl is generally a calendared product and will have more give/stretch than Polypropylene.  For indoor applications, the polypropylene will generally do the trick and it is often more cost-effective.  The vinyl is more appropriate for outdoor applications or other environments where it needs to shrink/grown depending upon […]

November 6, 2014 Ink and Media, Tech Tips

Tech Tip: What resolution should I use with my Epson printer?

Epson printers function very well at 1440 dpi, and in general this should be the default setting. The 2880 dpi setting is overkill for almost all jobs.  Its improvement in image detail is essentially imperceptible, and it slows the printer considerably.  For proofing applications (175 lpi or less), or where […]

Tech Tip: What is the difference between the ways of specifying paper weight and thickness – gsm vs mil vs pound?

A: There are three most commonly used metrics for describing paper weight or thickness – gsm, mil, and pounds. GSM: The first is Grams per Square Meter (gsm), which measures mass per unit of area. A typical gsm for a good quality photo or proofing paper is 250. A thin […]

October 31, 2014 Ink and Media, Tech Tips