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Printing Process & Application
Process steps such as color calibration, profiling and print settings, along with application areas by surface type, are covered in this category.
01 — Process Steps
Printing Process Steps
Configuring settings specific to the machine and ink combination so that print output is consistent with the target color values.
Creating a profile that defines color behavior for a specific ink, material and machine combination, so print output is predictable and consistent.
Configuring parameters such as print speed, pass count, temperature and feed according to the ink and material being used.
How well the TrueHue series to be used and the machine work together is reviewed before and after installation.
02 — Application Areas
Application Areas by Surface Type
Ink classes such as DTF, sublimation, pigment, reactive and acid are used on textile surfaces including cotton, polyester and blends; the right ink family depends on the fabric type and printing method.
For advertising, signage and outdoor applications, solvent-based (eco-solvent) inks are used together with wide-format printing machines.
On rigid surfaces such as cardboard, PVC, wood and metal, an ink system that cures under UV light is used; the suitable surface type varies by product.
Water-based inks are generally preferred on paper surfaces.
03 — Related Content
Related Technical Content
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What Is Color Calibration and Why Is It Needed?
Color calibration is the process of configuring settings specific to a machine-and-ink combination so that print output stays consistent with target color values.
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Why Do Profiling and Print Settings Matter?
Profiling creates a reference that defines the color behavior of a specific ink-material-machine combination; print settings are the speed, pass count, temperature and feed parameters that shape that behavior — together, they make print output predictable.