Capabilities
Olympus has been printing for over 110 years and continues to excel in meeting customers expectations while evolving with the every demand of a continually changing industry. A variety of printing options are available for your resource. If you are unfamiliar with the printing processes our team of experts will help you select the best option to fit your application.
Below is a general reference guide to the printing processes offered by Olympus;
Direct Digital Printing
Digital printing is a process where photographic quality images are created by directly printing to a multitude of substrates. The process allows for amazing graphics to be recreated and printed directly to flexible or rigid materials while providing endless possibilities. Companies are no longer restrained by the capabilities of traditional screen-printing and the process’ affordability permits small quantity and one of a kind event banners to be economical. Excellent for cost effective, low run 4-color process.
- Sheet or continuous feed
- Ability to print on both flexible and rigid substrates up to 2” thick
- 8 Color process UV inks, 4 Color process solvent inks
- Ability to print White
- Double-sided perfectly registering prints
- Interior or exterior usage
- Adhesive backed material options
Banner imprint size is 80% of product height and/or width
Some suggested applications include:
- Special Events
- Commemorative / Sponsorship Signage
- Floor Graphics
- Stadiums
- Theme Parks
- P.O.P. / Promotional Signage
- Tradeshow Graphics
Dye Sublimation
A heat transfer process in which first an electronically charge paper is printed with given image and then through heat and pressure the image is transferred (dyed) into the fabric. This process allows for the creation of vibrant, flexible, extremely lightweight images, great when weight is an issue. Images can be printed on virtually all fabrics and are machine washable (the image will not fade when washed).
- No minimums
- No size limitations
- Quick turn-around
- Personalization
Capabilities:
- Direct to substrate Solvent Inkjet Printing
- Up to 1440dpi print resolution
- 6 Color process water based inks
- Durable, flexible and machine washable ink system
Some suggested applications include:
- Flags
- Point of Purchase displays
- Tradeshow booth
- Media backdrops
- Promotional Events
- Indoor banners
- Car Flags
Traditional Screen-Printing
Perfect for short to medium sized jobs. This technique has been around for years and the Olympus Team has mastered it! You can rest assured that your job will maintain consistency from the first printed piece to the last.
Capabilities:
- Free PMS color matching
- In-house file separations
- UV and solvent base inks
- Double-sided print capabilities
Some suggested applications include:
- Corporate flags & banners
- Table Banners
- Steet Banners
- In-store Signage
- Mini desk flags
Applique’
A technique in which a cut out piece of material(i.e. letters) are sewn onto a foundation piece of fabric. Most often seen in athletic facilities highlighting team achievements.