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Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Today's Lesson Plan: Print and the Education Market

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:

Technical & Graphics

The Technical & Graphics portfolio of media provides paper, film, vinyl, banner and sign materials for a multitude of teaching and administrative needs.

Sign & Display

The Sign & Display portfolio includes both outdoor and indoor substrates for sports and event banners and displays.

PageWide

PageWide printing materials are specially designed to perform in high-production environments provided by HP PageWide XL printers.

Décor

HP wallcovering and fabrics comply with the strict health and safety requirements of the federal government while creating beautiful, exciting learning environments.

Order online at HPLFMedia.com and get FREE shipping!

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.
 
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.

* https://www.statista.com/statistics/184228/expenditures-for-public-and-private-elementary-and-secondary-schools/

Thursday, September 26, 2019
5 tips for best printing - HP Adhesive Vinyl

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

  1. 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

  1. When loading the roll, cut a semicircle on the edge of the media so the printer can easily grab the media when feeding.
  2. Move edge guards to the sides so as not to get hit when loading the material.
  3. When selecting Load Configuration settings, always keep the Skew acceptance to the lowest setting and choose Use edge holders.

Calibration Tip

  1. 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.

For more printing information and tips, download and share this VIDEOwith your customers.

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.

* For additional product information including technical specifications, visit HPLFMedia.com.

Monday, September 16, 2019
INTRODUCING HP Grip Matte Polymeric Air—a high-tack digital print film with ‘true grip’

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.

Monday, September 2, 2019
HP Adhesive Vinyl—engineered to last with a warranty to back it up!

As technology advances, the quality of sign and graphics material continues to improve. HP’s commitment to research and development has resulted in a new adhesive vinyl line with industry-leading durability. This new portfolio is engineered for optimal performance and longevity. 

HP Prime and Optimal Adhesive Vinyl have been proven to last PRINTED and laminated for up to 10 years outdoors when printed with HP Latex Inks!* HP performs rigorous permanence and durability testing on all its products: HPLFMedia.com/en/printpermanence. Can your vinyl brand make this claim?

We stand behind it with a 30-day satisfaction guarantee and a Complete HP Vinyl Solution Warranty.** When you offer your customers HP Adhesive Vinyl, you not only offer them vinyl that delivers stunning results and durability, but also a protection that is backed in writing; check it out: support.hplfmedia.com/docs/hp-adhesive-vinyl-warranties. The best part is, you won’t pay more for this—HP Adhesive Vinyl is a cost-effective solution.

  • 10-year durability for outdoor PRINTED and laminated graphics*
  • REACH-certified
  • Made in the USA
  • 30-day satisfaction guarantee
  • Increased productivity and reduced costs
  • FREE shipping

Learn more about this innovative new product line at HPLFMedia/adhesive vinyl.

For more information, a free sample, or to order, call us at one of the numbers below, or email info@HPLFMedia.com.

* When printed with HP Orignal 831 and 871 Latex inks

** HPLFMedia.com/warranty for product warranty information

Wednesday, August 28, 2019
INTRODUCING HP Foldable Durable Synthetic Banner, 3-in Core for HP PageWide Technology!

This innovative new banner material offers a unique combination of durability and flexibility. Unlike other banner materials, HP Foldable Durable Synthetic Banner can be folded and easily transported due to its thin, lightweight construction. Engineered with DuPont™ Tyvek® material it is designed to produce tear-resistant, water-resistant, foldable maps, banners, and posters that can be grommeted and stitched. This versatile banner material is compatible with Original HP PageWide XL pigment inks, and HP Vivid Photo Inks and HP Bright Office Inks for HP DesignJet printers.

No longer just for technical documents, HP PageWide XL printers with HP Foldable Durable Synthetic Banner can produce brilliant banners radically faster than anything on the market—with low cost of operation.

Generate new business growth with this resilient banner material, suitable for a range of applications.

Order online at HPLFMedia.com and get FREE shipping.

Monday, August 12, 2019
INTRODUCING NEW HP Clear Gloss Cast Overlaminate—a cost-effective solution for fleet graphics!

You and your customers can be ‘wrap artists’ with the NEW HP Clear Gloss Cast Overlaminate. Laminating a vehicle graphic is an important step to achieving a long-lasting, quality job. HP Clear Gloss Cast Overlaminate protects the underlying graphic from damage due to everything from weather to cleaning and extends its life span.

HP Clear Gloss Cast Overlaminate together with HP Optimal Gloss Air GRP provide a cost-effective alternative for vehicle decals and wraps. HP Optimal Gloss Air GRP is a highly-conformable polymeric calendered vinyl that will work with simple curves such as box truck applications providing a less expensive alternative to printable cast vinyl products.

Wrap it right and save with the new HP Clear Gloss Cast Overlaminate.

  • High-performance overlaminate solution
  • UV protection
  • REACH compliant*
  • Ease of handling

Accomplish extraordinary things with more vinyl solutions HERE. Order online at HPLFMedia.com and get FREE shipping or call 888-893-4668.

Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Huge print opportunities in the government sector!

The public sector is still heavily paper-intensive because of long-standing government laws and regulations. Every year the federal, state and local governments spend more than $1 billion on printing services—making it a hugely profitable market for print media and print service providers.

A $61-million contract was recently awarded for printing and mailing services for the Federal Census in 2020. This is just one of the many government printing projects out for proposal from the Federal Government Printing Office (GPO) which procures a variety of printing services and products in the private sector.

Recent surveys have found that some of the challenges facing government agencies today include high-volume, multi-function jobs; remote managing of print jobs; and most importantly, printer security.

Investigate the huge opportunity in the public sector for you and your customers. The GPO provides information to the public about contracts out for bid via their website at gpo.gov/vendors.

HP offers a variety of products for DesignJet, PageWide and Latex ink technologies to fit governmental budgets and specifications, including sustainable and recyclable products that are increasingly a requirement with governmental agencies. Just a few include:

  • NEW (Currently available. Call to order.): HP Foldable Durable Synthetic Banner — engineered with Dupont Tyvek material this banner is ideal for foldable maps, banners and posters.
  • HP Heavyweight Coated Paper — ideal for color-accurate prints, working comps and design proofs, and offers excellent handleability.
  • HP Coated Paper — ideal for color-accurate everyday prints, working comps, and design proofs.
  • HP Matte Film — smear-resistant, archivable, and recyclable film is ideal for original and high-volume reproducible drawings.
  • HP 4-mil Double Matte Film for PageWide — optimized for HP high-speed PageWide printers to print translucent images with sharp, dense lines and consistent color.
  • HP Bright White Inkjet Paper — delivers professional quality striking results at production speed.

Order online and get FREE SHIPPING or call 888-893-4668.

Tuesday, July 16, 2019
HP Adhesive Vinyl—What’s in a name?

Our new portfolio of HP Adhesive Vinyl offers options to satisfy all your application needs, but the product names alone don't tell the whole story when it comes to features and benefits. HP Adhesive Vinyl delivers print performance, durability and environmental assurance all at unbeatable prices, but which product is best for your application? Confused about which vinyl to choose?

Here is a brief explanation of HP Adhesive Vinyl Naming Conventions:

HP OPTIMALHigh-performance (This is our top-of-the-line vinyl and is the most versatile.) 

 Fleet  Signage Wall Graphics

HP PRIMEIntermediate (This is a reliable, consistent quality vinyl for everyday applications.)

◾ Outdoor/Indoor Signage ◾  Labels/Decals ◾ POP/Trade Show

HP PRINTABLE OVERLAMINATESPrintable Transparent Vinyl / Overlaminate. (For use as a UV protective laminate or for transparent printable graphics.)

◾ Window graphics ◾ Overlaminate Protection

ADHESIVE CODESCP = Clear Permanent Adhesive   GR = Gray Removable Adhesive  GP = Gray Permanent Adhesive   GRP = Gray Repositionable Permanent Adhesive

Download this Application Guide and learn more about vinyl solutions HERE.

All HP Adhesive Vinyl products produce superb print quality, are made in the USA, REACH compliant for environmental assurance, B1 flame-resistant and have print permanence that lasts over 10 years outdoors laminated.*

For additional product information including technical specifications, visit HPLFMedia.com.

Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Wallcoverings designed for health and safety are always in style!

Today, interior design goes beyond the selection of color palettes and furnishings. Designers must consider healthcare regulations and sustainable building requirements to ensure that people can live, learn and work in visually pleasing environments that are also safe.

When choosing materials to decorate sensitive public environments, HP Large Format Print Media offers an extensive range of products that provide environmental and safety assurance. A large variety of HP Media hold Class A, B1, EN 13501, and M1 approved fire certifications* providing additional protection against the spread of fire. These accreditations, along with the GREENGUARD Children & Schools Certification and REACH compliance*, mean these products can be used in public areas such as airports, hotels, retail stores and hospitals, that must adhere to strict fire and toxin-free regulations

A few of the many environmentally and safety assured products include:

  • HP PVC-free Wall Paper—this easy-to-use, odorless, wall paper is FSC® and GREENGUARD Gold certified Children & Schools and has Class A, B1, EN 13501, and M1 approved fire certifications.
  • HP Light Fabric—this flame-resistant light fabric is REACH compliant and Oeko-Tex® certified* and is recyclable through the HP Large Format Media Take-back Program.
  • HP Durable Backlit Fabric—recyclable and REACH-compliant fabric, with B1 and NFPA 701 approved fire certifications for advertising graphics in stores, trade show booths, airports malls and more.
  • HP Gloss Polymeric Overlaminate and HP Matte Polymeric Overlaminate—these REACH and RoHs compliant media are classified as B1 flame-resistant.

Offer your customers the assurance of these safe and environmentally friendly products.

Learn more about their certifications on our Eco Solutions page HERE.

For more information, a free swatch sample, or to order, call us at 888-893-4668, visit HPLFMedia.com or email info@HPLFMedia.com.

Watch the video HERE.

Tuesday, June 4, 2019
Save time and $$ with one vinyl that does it all!

Reducing your overall inventory costs improves your bottom line. Do you have a multitude of different sign and graphic media sitting on shelves or in a warehouse? We can help you save money by saving on valuable storage space with the NEW, versatile, multi-purpose HP Gloss Polymeric Overlaminate that serves as a durable overlaminate in addition to a printable vinyl.

Don’t take our word for it, this new product has been enthusiastically endorsed by Latex Application Specialist, Timothy Mitchell, who is a well-known industry expert. Watch the VIDEO as he explains how HP Gloss Polymeric Overlaminate can be used to print high-quality front and backlit displays in addition to an overlaminate for printed graphics. What other vinyl can make this claim?

“This product goes way up on my list in terms of value,” says Mitchell, “because I only need one roll to accomplish those three things.”

HP Gloss Polymeric Overlaminate high-performance, calendered polymeric vinyl with a high-gloss finish, is made in the USA, REACH compliant* for environmental assurance, and provides the utmost protection. Also available in a matte finish: HP Matte Polymeric Overlaminate.

  • Economically priced
  • UV protection
  • Class B1 flame-resistant
  • Double-sided PE lay flat release liner
  • Dual-use for brilliant graphic signage and an overlaminate for protection
  • Durable print performance with over 10 years laminated display permanence
  • REACH compliant
  • Made in the USA

Accomplish extraordinary things with more vinyl solutions HERE.

Order online at HPLFMedia.com and get free shipping.

For more information, or a free sample, call an HP Large Format Media Specialist at 888-893-4668.

* For additional product information including technical specifications, visit HPLFMedia.com.