Missy Donovan

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Sustainable Solutions

1 week ago | digitaloutput.net | Missy Donovan

By Cassandra BalentineTextiles are used for a range of wide format print applications including banners, flags, displays, wallcoverings, and tablecloths. As sustainability continues to be a factor in media selection, recycled, recyclable, and specialty fabrics made with special fibers are gaining popularity among print service providers (PSPs). Above: HP Large Format Media currently offers recycled fabric products made with recycled water bottles and coating materials.
Direct Growth: DTF, DTG, and Hybrid Options for Wide Format PSPs

1 week ago | digitaloutput.net | Missy Donovan

By Melissa DonovanDirect to film (DTF) printing is popular for hobbyists and smaller businesses with a customer base in online as well as local retail outlets. The technology is attracting wide format sign shops. There is an ease in which a print service provider (PSP) can create multiple logos, graphics, or small amounts of text with DTF printing. Many times, these same images are found on applications yielded from wide format printers, whether it be banners, floor graphics, or yard signs.
Reining in Color

1 week ago | digitaloutput.net | Missy Donovan

By Melissa DonovanColor management is pivotal regardless of the printer, method, or ink set used. That being said, direct to garment (DTG) and direct to film (DTF) print applications typically include branding—logos or company mascots—these are color-sensitive graphics. There are a number of ways to achieve accurate color—RIPs, specialized color management software, or hardware like spectrophotometers.
For the Love of Installation

1 week ago | digitaloutput.net | Missy Donovan

By Melissa DonovanGraphics that are printed and finished properly are pivotal to the final appearance, but arguably if a graphic isn’t applied well, everything else is for naught. Many businesses stake their claim in installation. Their field experience is instrumental, a way to trial and error the best application methods for various substrates, ultimately yielding a successful graphic.
There is No Limit

1 week ago | digitaloutput.net | Missy Donovan

By Digital Output StaffThe International Sign Association (ISA) is well known for its creative, outside-of-the-box promotion of its marquee event, the ISA International Sign Expo and this year was no different. Kicking off the show on Wednesday, April 23 with a flurry of confetti, the event organizers’ energy transferred directly to the show floor. Attendees and exhibitors alike displayed a optimism that places the sign industry in a forward momentum for the rest of 2025 and beyond.
Eco-Conscious Printing

1 week ago | digitaloutput.net | Missy Donovan
Color Solutions: Managing DTG and DTF Printers | Digital Output Magazine

1 week ago | digitaloutput.net | Missy Donovan

By Melissa DonovanManaging color in any application is one of the most important parts of a print job. As direct to garment (DTG) and direct to film (DTF) printing continue to move the industry into new directions, it’s imperative to consider the color management solutions that integrate into these printing processes. Smart PrintingThird-party options as well as what’s bundled with leading DTG/DTF printer offerings are shared.
Floor Graphics in Today’s Society

1 month ago | digitaloutput.net | Melissa Donovan |Missy Donovan

By Melissa DonovanFloor graphics remain a popular application, whether used for directional signage, a decorative complement to a space, or to promote a new product in retail. During the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, floor graphics exploded. However, as the world went back to normal, what was once a fixture of waiting in any line—social distancing markers—slowly receded into the past. Despite the changes in societal norms, floor graphics hold a solid position in the industry.
Stand Out: Tried-and-True Standees for a New Generation

1 month ago | digitaloutput.net | Cassandra Balentine |Missy Donovan

By Cassandra BalentineA range of applications fall under the umbrella of wide format, from banners to vehicle wraps and window graphics. Sometimes, tried-and-true solutions are ideal, which is the case for standee displays. These solutions offer brand owners high visual impact, portability, cost effectiveness, and versatility.
Ink the Numbers: Managing Expenses | Digital Output Magazine

1 month ago | digitaloutput.net | Missy Donovan

By Digital Output StaffPrint providers look for ways to do more while spending less. One of the largest expenditures is ink—no matter if it’s aqueous, latex/resin, solvent, or UV. If your shop is printing, it’s using ink and the more ink used, the more ink you need to buy. This certainly isn’t a bad problem to have, but recognizing the costs related to ink as well as other parts of the production process is important.