Bantex Offers an Insider’s View of Digital Inkjet Printing Materials

Bantex Digital Media is compatible with all of the leading ink technologies and certified for HP latex printers.

When it comes to materials for digital inkjet printing of vinyl banners and signs, not all are created equal. Selecting the best digital printing materials can make all the difference between a repeat customer and one that returns the banner or sign and asks for a refund.

Bantex Digital Media (Booth 1892) is an industry leader that has set the bar high for image and color clarity, durability and curl-free performance. Bantex products span the full range of vinyl banner and sign applications, from retractable banners to durable outdoor applications. Experts at Bantex offered an insider’s view on digital inkjet printing materials.

Flexible Composite Textiles

Materials for digital inkjet printing are often based on the lamination of vinyl. Some of these products are joined by applying heat, while others apply heat and adhesive along with an open-weave reinforcing material between the layers, such as Bantex Digital Media. The use of adhesive and intermediate materials assures a stiffer, more durable product that lasts longer but also runs smoothly, resulting in higher levels of productivity with reduced waste.

Surfacing

Images are, of course, printed on the surface of digital inkjet materials, which makes the technology behind these surfaces essential to color impact and image clarity. Bantex Digital Media takes the extra step of micro-texturing the surface of all Bantex products, which means the surfaces are highly receptive to ink, resulting in brighter, truer colors and sharper images.

Ink Compatibility

Digital inkjet printers come with a variety of ink types, including solvent, eco-solvent, UV curable and latex. It’s essential for sign and graphic shops to be assured that the printing materials they use are compatible with the ink types in their printers, and that these printers are set with the proper printing profiles. Bantex Digital Media is compatible with all of the leading ink technologies and certified for HP latex printers.

Curl-free Performance

Most digital inkjet printing materials claim to be curl-free, but the proof is in the performance. Curled edges greatly diminish the impact of vinyl banners and signs, particularly when it comes to retractable banners that are increasingly popular at trade shows, special events and point of sale applications. Bantex Digital Media is the only material on the market today with a curl-free guarantee.

Two-sided Printing

One of the most popular options for vinyl banners and signs is two-sided printing because of the visual impact and effectiveness in marketing. When it comes to two-sided printing, opacity (light passing through the material) is crucial for a quality result. Two-sided Bantex materials offer industry leading opacity, resulting from the use of quality materials throughout and a proprietary, core-stabilized process. Additionally, for HP users, Bantex is fully compatible with OMAS (HP’s Optical Media Advance Sensor for two-sided printing.)

Manufacturing Source

Many of the digital materials on the market today are imported from Asia. Imported products sold primarily based on price rather than performance face additional challenges concerning the content of materials not subject to U.S. environmental regulations. Additionally, users of imported products may find it difficult to obtain customer service or technical support when issues arise. Bantex Digital Media is made in the U.S., with easy access to customer and technical support.

In terms of technology, Bantex Digital Media has embraced Bantex ColorSure Technology. It’s an umbrella of technical features designed to assure image and color clarity, along with durability and curl-free performance.