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The print media blog of com2C GmbH & Co. KG
Plastic recycling – recyclability of PP and PVC
There is increasing focus on sustainable and environmentally conscious management of print media after their period of use. What happens to banners, pop-up panels, self-adhesive films and the like after the end
Fire protection classes - European standard EN 13501-1:2019
Fire protection certificates for print media are an important aspect in large format printing: on the one hand to ensure the safety of people and buildings, on the other hand to comply with regulations
Focus on Floor Graphics / Floor Stickers
Presenting an advertising message, directing streams of visitors or providing orientation - a floor sticker can serve many purposes. Floor Graphics use a cheap advertising space, which can also be used with large
Small dictionary on the subject of inks in digital printing
WHAT INKS ARE USED IN LARGE FORMAT PRINTING (LFP)? Water-based inks Solvent-based inks (solvent or eco-solvent) UV inks (UV-curable) Latex inks Their differences and
Why protective laminates?
Applying a protective laminate to a large format or digital print means an additional work step, but also brings some advantages for the durability of the printed product. Highly recommended
Printing History – Solnhofen
Solnhofen: what limestone from Middle Franconia means for the printing industry The small, tranquil town of Solnhofen and its quarry had a decisive influence on the history of printing.
Electrostatic charge in digital printing
Walking across carpets with rubber soles, combing with a plastic comb, taking off a synthetic fiber sweater: Electrostatic charges occur almost everywhere in our everyday lives. You can depend on people
DyeSub Print - Sublimation - Dye Diffusion
How does DyeSub or sublimation printing work? DyeSub printing (dye sublimation printing) is a printing process in which dyes are applied to a substrate using heat (up to 230 °C).
PVC print media: Danger to the environment and health
Plastic waste, microplastics, plasticizers - the consequences of our gigantic consumption of plastics are serious and cannot yet be foreseen in every detail. Plastics are right
The product names of our print media: com2C's acronyms
Today a contribution on our own behalf: Yes, we know quite a few abbreviations. Abbreviations make our everyday life easier - that's why we also use them for product names
HP Latex Optimizer: Fully automatic for optimal results?
The HP Latex 873 Optimizer and HP Latex Inks are designed for optimal printhead performance and consistent results at high speeds. During normal operation of the latex printer
White print in digital large format printing
White printing has expanded digital inkjet printing in many areas of application. Printing in white looks classy and stylish. Thanks to white printing, this can be done particularly on transparent print media
Printing data guide: CMYK or RGB?
When it comes to creating correct print data, this question comes up again and again: Is it better to put my print data in CMYK or RGB
Viewing distance and print resolution
The viewing distance is not only an important criterion when buying a new television. It can also be helpful when determining the required print data resolution
Decorative polypropylene textured film
Cheap surface, difficult to glue, unpleasant smell, difficult to clean, not temperature-resistant? Thin, self-adhesive furniture films have shaped various prejudices. With the development of high-quality, resilient
Inkjet technology or: How does the ink get onto the print medium?
Inkjet technology belongs to the group of non-impact printing (NIP), i.e. it is one of the printing processes that do not require a fixed printing form and no real printing in the physical sense
About the blog
Innovative digital print media have been the focus of our work for over 20 years. We test, research, develop and produce. We print, calibrate, laminate and cover.
We keep coming across interesting technical connections or cool workarounds for special tasks. We would like to share these topics related to inks, printers and printing materials with you. We hope that you will find one or the other useful information in our collected print media knowledge.
Our collection is constantly expanding.