5m Wide Format Printing for Large Scale Projects

Why 5m grand format printing avoids unnecessary welds

Why produce a project with welds when you don't need to? For the really big stuff, most production in New Zealand is output on machines capable of 3.2m, which means a lot of tiling and welding for a good number of applications. Welds are perfectly acceptable for plenty of grand format work, but for some projects, you just don't want those joins if you can help it.

Using our tried and true HP Scitex 5m grand format printer, we output onto 5m wide rolls of PVC banner, mesh and fabrics. This printer has been instrumental in bringing massive prints to life that sit outside the ability of standard 3.2m printers, or in reducing the number of welds needed on multi-tile projects.

PVC banner is ideal for interior and exterior banner projects. It's the perfect material for building sites, festival stages and trade show booths. If there's a bit of air movement to contend with, mesh is a great alternative to PVC banner, since it reduces wind stress. Fabrics add a more upmarket feel and are well suited to indoor applications.

See the projects below for good examples of printing too wide for standard 3.2m machines.

2012 World Buskers Festival stage backdrop

A 5m high x 20m long print for artist Judy Millar

Ice skating rink backdrop for the 2012 Christchurch Ice Fest

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FAQs

What is the widest format Adgraphix can print without welds or joins?
Adgraphix's HP Scitex 5m grand format printer can output onto rolls up to 5m wide, reducing or eliminating the welds and tiling needed on large projects that would otherwise require a standard 3.2m printer.

What's the difference between PVC banner, mesh, and fabric for large format printing?
PVC banner suits most interior and exterior banner applications. Mesh is a better choice where wind is a factor, since it allows air through and reduces stress on the material. Fabric gives a more upmarket finish and is generally used for indoor applications.

Why does reducing welds matter for large format prints?
Welds and tile joins can be visible and may affect the overall look of a large print. For projects where a seamless finish matters, printing on wider format equipment reduces or removes the need for these joins.

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