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Welcome to the Perfect Colours Blog section, we use our blog to write about the latest industry developments, provide useful hints and tips about large format printers and keep you up to date on whats happening in the world of Perfect Colours.

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How to clean a printer head Step by step guide

Nov 14, 2023

The printer head, or printhead, is one of the most essential components of a printer. It is the device within a printer that transfers ink onto paper.

There are a variety of different types of printheads available depending on the printing method of your chosen printer. For example, thermal printers, inkjet printers, and…

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Paper Size Guide: International A Series Sizes

Mar 07, 2022

Whatever your project may be, you’ll want to make sure the paper you’re using is the perfect size for your needs. That’s why we’ve created a complete guide to paper sizing, including a range of size options, measurements in cm, inches, mm and pixels as well as the general uses for each paper size, giving you a better idea of the right size to fit your requirements. Note: the…

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Sublimation Printer: What is a sublimation printer

Mar 07, 2022

Sublimation printing involves transferring motifs to a variety of different materials, including t-shirts and ceramic mugs. In order to print in this way, a specialist sublimation printer is needed, along with sublimation inks. Sublimation printing is incredibly versatile and can be used to personalise a wide range of products. Achieving high-quality results, this method of printing…

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What is a large format vinyl cutter?

Jan 27, 2022

Powerful and versatile without taking up too much space, large format vinyl cutters have revolutionised the graphic design and signage production industries in recent years. Used not only by professionals and businesses, large format vinyl cutters are also the favourite of many hobbyists, built for simple and seamless workflows, with new technological advancements aiding in…

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What can you do with a 3D printer?

Jul 02, 2021

Thanks to significant advances in technology, 3D printers are more advanced than ever before. From furniture, shoe designs, wax castings for jewellery, tools, and tripods, through to sculptures, models, novelty items and toys, there is no limit to what can be created using a 3D printer. Sectors such as the aviation and automotive industries are also increasingly recognising the…

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The best latex printers for outdoor printing

May 10, 2021

Are you looking for a printer to print materials for outdoor use such as banners and posters? Look no further. We’ve rounded up the best HP latex printers for outdoor printing to help you find the perfect equipment for your needs, whilst explaining why outdoor printing is important to your business. What is latex printing? Latex printing is used for several indoor and outdoor…

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What is banner printing?

May 05, 2021

Banner printing is a type of poster printing that caters for those looking for wide format printing or large format printing. Used across a diverse range of industries in a wide variety of applications, banner printing is a great way to communicate your brand’s core messages on a large scale. Here’s our guide to everything that you need to know about banner printing. Outdoor banner…

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FREE Media Bundles when you buy a new Epson SC-Tx200 printer

Mar 24, 2021

ENJOY ONE OF OUR SUPER FREE MEDIA BUNDLES WITH ALL SALES SC-Tx200 PRINTERS UNTIL THE END OF MARCH 2021!With a choice of 24", 36" or 44" platforms, the versatile Epson SureColor T2x00 Printer Series are incredibly simple to use for design professionals and novices alike, delivering outstanding print quality, productivity and flexibility! EPSON SC-T3200 and SC-T3200 PSSHL-000316 SyntiTec…

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Coala Coversafe

Jan 27, 2021

Innovative and revolutionary, Coala Coversafe™ is a self-adhesive transparent film that eliminates up to 99.9% of viruses (including coronavirus), bacteria, yeast and mold on surfaces, furniture or door handles. Coala Coversafe™ contains a patented technology developed by Pylote with mineral ceramic microspheres that act as a barrier to viruses and microbial activity.Suitable for…

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EPSON DIGITAL TEXTILE PRINTING

Nov 25, 2020

With climate change at the forefront of industry conversation, it's great to see manufacturers take a stand and start developing products with the climate in mind. Here is a great article from Epson on how they are tackling the issue of climate change from within the Large Format Printing sector and how they plan to create a sustainable future in print: https://www.texintel.com/blog/2020/11/20/epson-dig...

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New from Epson – a large format resin ink solution

Sep 23, 2020

Epson has just announced a new departure – the SureColor SC-R5000 will be its first resin ink large format printer. Offering accurate, colour-consistent and fast-drying prints across a wide variety of substrates, this resin ink solution signage printer will provide you with outstanding, environmentally-friendly results, available from December.Same quality, new technologyOver the…

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