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  • Texture Printing - HeatPressNation

    Texture Printing

    Transparent inks give prints a matte or special glossy finish. Such effects depend on the LED lamps settings in the printer. The transparent ink can also be used to print...

    Rod Vizcarra |

  • Why Water-Based Ink For Screen Printing? - HeatPressNation

    Why Water-Based Ink For Screen Printing?

    An increasing number of printers now prefer water based print technology in place of plastisol ink. The science has advanced dramatically over the last few years. It is now the...

    Ramon Rivas |

  • Glass Decoration And Digital Ceramic Printing

    Any image can be applied to the glass through digital ceramic printing. The image could be a pattern or even text. The invention of this method opened brand new possibilities...

    Ramon Rivas |

  • Correct Printer Selection

    There is no shortage of printers in the market. A standard buyer tends to use the maximum number of deals and the applicable options to purchase the cheapest printer money...

    Rod Vizcarra |

  • How to Get Notified for HeatPressNation Live

    HeatPressNation Live is our Facebook Live series centered on all things heat pressing, with topics ranging from crafting ideas to business opportunities alongside live questions & answers with viewers PLUS...

    Ramon Rivas |

  • How to Press Heat Transfer Vinyl

    Pressing Heat Transfer Vinyl is simple, but not all HTV is the same. Different brands often require different heating settings, but having a reference as our <strong>Heat Press Cheat Sheet</strong>...

    Rod Vizcarra |

  • Label printing for eCommerce

    Many people now earn a decent income by selling their products or services on multiple eCommerce sites like Amazon and eBay. If you sell a product through these portals, it...

    Ramon Rivas |

  • Comparing Offset And Gravure

    An overwhelming majority of printers use offset printing methods. About 86 percent of print companies use offset methods compared to 10 percent for gravure. Approximately six percent of print-shops have...

    Rod Vizcarra |

  • Roto Gravure cleaning

    A clean roto gravure machine will improve productivity and ensure constant print quality. You will also enjoy a healthy working environment. There will be downtime reduction and minimal waste of...

    Ramon Rivas |

  • Storing occasionally used ink cartridges

    If you own a business, the chances are that you like to stretch every dollar as much as possible. If you occasionally use the printer, then it is a good...

    Ramon Rivas |

  • Labels And Printing

    Printing labels can be a tricky affair for first-timers. The difference between printing labels and other materials begin from the pre-press stage. To start, find the Labels option in the...

    Ramon Rivas |

  • Digital Printing Press Maintenance Best Practices

    Any print shop owner or manager understands that equipment must work at all times. Your job is to churn out the maximum number of saleable prints every day. It is...

    Rod Vizcarra |

  • Engraving Gravure Cylinders

    In gravure printing, the image is etched or engraved into the gravure cylinder. Unlike other printing processes, gravure prints from ink-filled and depressed cells produced on the copper cylinder surface....

    Rod Vizcarra |