As businesses know, HP PageWide is one of the most impressive new print technologies, providing unrivaled speed, quality, and cost savings—helping companies reach new levels of performance and a higher standard of efficiency. HP is pushing the envelope again and opening new markets with media designed for sign and display applications and optimized for HP PageWide XL printers.
To help you and your customers successfully enter these new markets and get the best printing results for these applications, we have created this informative cookbook with detailed steps on how to set up an HP PageWide printer and media to produce vibrant, high-quality, professional signage. The HP PageWide XL Directional Signage Solution Guide shows you how to:
- Set up an HP Applications Center Account
- Install and adjust your substrate presets
- Set up printer
- Provides additional useful resources
Download and share your EDUCATIONAL GUIDE HERE.
HP PageWide recommended media for sign and display applications include:
- HP Universal Heavyweight Coated Paper, 3-in Core
- HP Gloss Poster Paper, 3-in Core
- HP Production Matte Polypropylene, 3-in Core
- HP Production Adhesive Vinyl, 3-in Core
- HP Production Banner, 3-in Core
Our HP Large Format Media Specialists are happy to go over specifications and technical questions with you and your staff. Compatible with DesignJet printers too.
Armed with his large-format camera, Wim van Passel, wildlife photographer for the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), has gone on yet another wilderness adventure creating poignant photographs of the natural beauty and magnificence of our own Yellowstone National Park. The country’s first national park sits atop a “sleeping giant”—the world’s largest supervolcano, reminding us how violent and powerful Mother Earth can be. The park is home to a variety of wildlife, from bears to bison, and geological stunners such as hot springs and geysers.
“The majesty and natural power of Yellowstone make me contemplate the creation of this planet and what’s going on “inside” our world,” says van Passel. “Nature continues to amaze and we have the privilege to look on and wonder….”
Van Passel donates his images to the WWF and other causes to promote conservation efforts, relying on support from company sponsorships. HP is proud to be a sponsor of this amazing artist and his quest to save our wild spaces with the thought that they may someday save us.
Van Passel prints on HP Premium Instant-dry Gloss Photo Paper, which dries instantly, produces exceptional image quality on long-lasting prints that meet environmental objectives with an FSC®-certification.
“I would recommend this photo paper to anyone,” says van Passel, “After all these years of printing photography for over 125 exhibitions, there has never been a question about the quality of the print.”
Offer the professional’s choice: HP Premium Instant-dry Gloss Photo Paper and learn about other HP Photo papers. Check out van Passel’s work on his website at www.tijdlozemomenten.nl. HP continues its sustainable efforts, and together with our partners, we strive to make a difference. Check out our Eco Solution Page where you can search for sustainable products by portfolio or certification.
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To learn more, or to order, contact your HP Large Format Media Specialist at 888-893-4668 or email info@HPLFMedia.com.
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Value-based reimbursement is the new payment model for medical services that is gradually replacing traditional fee-for-service with the goal to cut rising costs by putting quality above quantity. Medical facilities are competing for business, which increases the importance of the patient experience. Healthcare organizations are realizing they can improve patient satisfaction with the use of printed visuals in unique ways to engage and educate patients and visitors, assist with wayfinding, branding, and create a less clinical and more relaxing environment.
From display graphics and customized wallcovering to elevator wraps and window graphics, the healthcare market is a growth segment that could explode exponentially over the next few years for print service providers.
HP offers a full range of digital print solutions for the healthcare market including:
- Banner & Sign Materials—Water-based HP Latex ink and media meet some of the world's most rigorous standards for low chemical emissions into indoor air.
- Self-adhesive Materials—HP offers self-adhesive media that complies with high health requirements and is REACH compliant*—a regulation adopted to improve the protection of human health and the environment.
- Decor Materials—Odorless, printable wallcovering is certified environmentally safe for use in hospitals and other sensitive environments and is Type II Compliant for tough durability in a climate subject to intense wear and tear.
- Fine Art Paper & Photo Materials—All products deliver vivid, high-quality prints and offer excellent price-to-performance ratios.
To learn more about how our printing solutions can help you or your customer break into this expanding market, visit us at our Healthcare Solutions page.
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With advancements in technology, global printing markets are changing. You and your customers know that to thrive in today’s market, you must incorporate inventiveness and technology into all aspects of your business. HP believes in a culture of continuous reinvention, where innovation is part of our business strategy, our partnerships, and the high-quality products we create.
In 2019 we introduced several unique, state-of-the-art products, showcased them at trailblazing events and continued to create opportunity and growth for the large format print industry. A few take-aways from 2019 for HP Large Format Print Media include:
- HP Recycled Satin Canvas was awarded the Bronze Stevie for Innovation of the Year by the American Business Awards organization. This ground-breaking product is made from 100% recycled water bottles! *
- HP goes to Coachella. HP’s focus on cutting-edge technology was on display at the high-profile music and art festival where fans were able to create custom, sustainable backpacks using HP Latex 365 printers at the "Inspired Ink" station. The ability to print custom, on-demand products is the future for digital printing.
- HP Foldable Durable Synthetic Banner is introduced. This lightweight banner material is engineered with DuPont™ Tyvek® and can be folded and easily transported for tear-resistant, water-resistant, foldable maps, banners, and posters that can be grommeted and stitched.
- HPLFMedia.com launched its Eco Solutions Page so customers can search for sustainable media by environmental certification, media type, or application. The growth rates of green market segments are outpacing conventional segments in most industries including printing.
- COMING SOON – HP Removable Adhesive Fabric
HP will continue to stay on top of industry changes and together with you, our partners, will continue to pursue new and exciting market opportunities in 2020.
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2020 is fast approaching and it promises to be an exciting time for the printing industry. Experts predict a renaissance for the small printer due to innovations in workflow and technology that drive growth and productivity. Despite a move to paperless offices, print remains a critical part of business with an increased emphasis on security and a cloud-based service approach.
A few of 2020’s future growth areas in the large format print industry:
- Increased Personalization: New software programs are making it easier to use variable data to personalize each printed piece with unique information from a spreadsheet or database.
- Sustainable Printing is Here to Stay: Consumers are demanding sustainable practices and printers are realizing they can go green and still be profitable.
- Printing On-the-Go: Technological advancements make it possible for printing companies to offer their services in a variety of ways, as well as expand their product portfolio, including printing-on-the-go, which allows customers to order prints from their smartphones or laptops.
- Greater Demand for Security: Customers print documents that contain sensitive information and an increase in sophisticated hacking creates a greater need for security.
- The Rise of Digital Printing: As the demand for customization and on-demand printing continues to grow, offset printing will become less valuable and printers will need to jump on the digital printing bandwagon. High-speed production environments, such as PageWide Technology, provide powerful capabilities.
These trends of progressive technologies and creative methods offer opportunities to meet customer demands and cut costs, helping businesses thrive in today’s economy. HP Large Format Media provides you and your customers with products and support to help you profit from these trends.
Check out our Eco Solutions Page for a variety of sustainable products, watch this video to learn more about printing with Variable Data, learn more about secure printing at HP Print Security and check out more innovative media for PageWide high-production printing and other media solutions with free shipping at HPLFMedia.com.
You can also download our marketing assets, or we can help you customize email templates and videos with your logo and company contact information. Visit the HP Support Hub, located at support.hplfmedia.com.
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HP is proud to work with partners that are conscious of how our products impact the environment. HP products are certified to reduce waste, emissions and pollution, but do you or your customers understand the significance of the printing industry’s eco-certifications and how they can positively impact your business? The growth rates of green market segments are outpacing conventional segments in most industries including printing.
These standards set metrics for eco-assurance for materials that support a commitment to sustainable practices:
Today, personalized products are everywhere and on everything. Advancements in printing technology make this trend a new, profitable market opportunity for Print Service Providers. With HP Satin Wrapping Paper, your customers can create custom gift wrap with HP PageWide XL, HP Latex or HP Z6XXX printers with little to no investment. HP Satin Wrapping Paper is a printable, high-quality gift wrap that provides excellent image quality at production speed. HP Satin Wrapping Paper creates memorable gifts for all occasions with personal photos, logos and messages.
Not just for personal use either, HP Satin Wrapping Paper is perfect for brands and corporate gifts, point-of-sale displays or posters. This recyclable*, FSC®-certified* paper also meets your customers’ environmental goals.
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According to the National Center for Education Statistics, last year private and public elementary and secondary schools expenditure amounted to approximately $64 billion! * Despite the rise of technology in the classroom, print still plays a vital role in this huge industry. From instructional materials, to administrative, fundraising, decor, and promotional activities—digital printing provides valuable tools that inspire and enable learning. Advancements in print technology allows personalization and reduced costs for educational institutions.
HP Large Format Print Media portfolio offers a wide range of cost-effective printing solutions that fit the budgets of the education market.
Learn more and check out our NEW Education Page and our HP Large Format Print Media portfolios:
The Technical & Graphics portfolio of media provides paper, film, vinyl, banner and sign materials for a multitude of teaching and administrative needs.
The Sign & Display portfolio includes both outdoor and indoor substrates for sports and event banners and displays.
PageWide printing materials are specially designed to perform in high-production environments provided by HP PageWide XL printers.
HP wallcovering and fabrics comply with the strict health and safety requirements of the federal government while creating beautiful, exciting learning environments.
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To learn more about this market opportunity, or to order, contact your HP Large Format Media Specialist at 888-893-4668, or email info@HPLFMedia.com.
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HP’s new portfolio of adhesive vinyl and printable laminates provide cost-effective solutions for a multitude of applications from outdoor and indoor signage to trade shows and fleet graphics. HP Adhesive Vinyl is made in the USA, is REACH compliant* for environmental assurance, B1 flame-resistant and has over 10 years of outdoor print permanence.
Engineered for optimal print quality—the following tips will help you and your customers achieve the most superb image quality possible for HP Prime Gloss CP, HP Optimal Gloss Air GRP and other HP Adhesive Vinyl products on latex printers:
Print Profile Tip
- Before you load the roll into the printer, go into the Substrate Library to download the profile for your media type from the HP Media Solutions Locator tool on your printer panel.
Loading Tips
- When loading the roll, cut a semicircle on the edge of the media so the printer can easily grab the media when feeding.
- Move edge guards to the sides so as not to get hit when loading the material.
- When selecting Load Configuration settings, always keep the Skew acceptance to the lowest setting and choose Use edge holders.
Calibration Tip
- Always run a color calibration with your first new roll of media as this sets the densities back to default. The printer will alert you when the calibration is obsolete and needs to be performed again.
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Check out more HP Large Format Print Media at HPLFMedia.com and for questions or assistance, contact your HP Large Format Print Media Specialist at 888-893-4668, or email info@HPLFMedia.com.
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The NEW HP Grip Matte Polymeric Air is the ultimate adhesive vinyl solution for “hard-to-stick” surfaces. This high-tack, environmentally assured film offers superior adhesion to textured surfaces like block walls, concrete, and low-energy plastics. With HP Grip Matte Polymeric Air, you can create signs for stadium walls, graphics, and decals for industrial equipment and sports vehicles, and murals for rough indoor and outdoor substrates. HP Grip Matte Polymeric Vinyl will stick to low-VOC and powder coated painted surfaces in addition to polycarbonates, acrylics and other softer plastics that are typically a problem for bonding. The double-sided, lay-flat, air release liner provides easy, bubble-free installation saving time and money.
Get a grip and offer your customers the new HP Grip Matte Polymeric Air—the one tough film that will tackle all their difficult projects.
- High-tack adhesive
- Water-resistant
- Bubble-free air release liner
- REACH and RoHS compliant*
- Made in the USA
Accomplish extraordinary things with more vinyl solutions HERE. Order online at HPLFMedia.com and get FREE shipping!
To learn more, or to order, contact your HP Large Format Media Specialist at 888-893-4668, or email info@HPLFMedia.com.
Like our content? You can download these assets, or we can help you customize email templates and videos with your logo and company contact information. Visit the HP Support Hub, located at support.hplfmedia.com.
* For additional product information including technical specifications, visit HPLFMedia.com.