Behind the Print
From Artwork to Finished Graphics
Every Printara job goes through a hands-on production process designed to deliver consistent color, clean finishing, and graphics that are ready for the real world.
Here’s what happens behind the scenes.
Artwork & Preflight
It starts with your artwork.
Before anything goes to production, we review the file for the details that matter at full size—dimensions, resolution, bleed, cut paths, and other production requirements. If something looks like it could create an issue during printing or finishing, we catch it before material hits the printer.
Good printing starts with a production-ready file.
Material Selection & Setup
Not every job belongs on the same vinyl.
The selected media, laminate, application, size, and finishing requirements determine how the job is prepared for production. Printer settings and media profiles are matched to the material to help maintain consistent output from one job—or panel—to the next.
Precision Large-Format Printing
This is where the artwork becomes a physical product.
Our large-format production is powered by Epson SureColor S8170 and S9170 solvent printers.
The S8170 uses a 6-color UltraChrome GS3 ink configuration designed for high-production output while maintaining consistent image quality. The S9170 expands to an 11-color ink set for an exceptionally broad color gamut and demanding color reproduction. Both are 64-inch platforms built for professional signage and display graphics.
The result is vibrant, detailed output across the vinyl, film, and specialty media we use every day.
Drying & Lamination
Printing is only part of the job.
When the application calls for it, the printed graphic is allowed the appropriate time before being paired with its laminate. Lamination adds another layer of protection and can also determine the final appearance—from gloss and luster to matte finishes.
Epson's UltraChrome GS3 ink system is designed to support fast drying and same-day lamination under appropriate conditions, although actual timing depends on the media, ink coverage, environment, and laminate requirements.
Cutting & Finishing
Once printed and laminated, the graphics move into finishing.
Depending on the product, that may include:
Contour cutting · trimming · paneling · weeding · masking · slitting · or cut-to-size finishing
This is where a printed roll becomes the finished product that arrives at your door.
Quality Check
Before a job leaves Printara, we give it a final inspection.
We check the print, material, finishing, dimensions, and overall presentation so problems are caught here—not when you're ready to install.
Packed & Ready
Finished graphics are carefully prepared for shipment or pickup with the goal of getting them to you clean, protected, and ready for their next step.
From the file you upload to the graphics you install, the entire process is about one thing: