Solvent Printing for Durable Advertising and Signage Solutions
Solvent printing systems are a central tool in large-format printing and therefore indispensable for professional sign and advertising technology. With them you create high-quality graphics for indoor and outdoor use that stay durable even under weather exposure. Whether signs, displays or large-format advertising graphics – with the right solvent printing system you realize your designs brilliantly and durably.
In commercial use, print quality, weather resistance and an efficient workflow are what matter. Solvent printing systems deliver scratch-resistant, water- and UV-resistant prints, which are decisive factors for professional results. In Print Equipment's range you'll find a selection of solvent printing systems for different requirements.
What is solvent printing and how does it work?
Solvent printing is a digital large-format printing process in which solvent-based inks are applied to a wide variety of materials. These inks dry quickly and ensure a scratch-resistant and weather-resistant print result.
The typical printing process is clearly structured:
- The design is prepared for printing with RIP software such as VerteLith™
- The material is loaded and positioned in the solvent printing system
- The printer applies the eco-solvent ink precisely onto the material
- After drying, the print result is immediately scratch-resistant as well as water- and UV-resistant
Solvent printing systems are used above all for sign and display graphics for indoor and outdoor use. Unlike with sublimation printing or DTF printing, the focus here is above all on long-term weather resistance.
The eco-solvent inks used are also GBL-free and GREENGUARD Gold certified, which makes them suitable for use in stores, offices and schools as well.
Why solvent printing systems are indispensable in sign and advertising technology
Solvent printing systems play a decisive role for quality and durability in large-format printing. Only with the right combination of ink, resolution and material transport can professional results be achieved.
The most important advantages include:
- High weather resistance: Prints are water- and UV-resistant and therefore ideal for outdoor use
- Fast-drying ink: Eco-solvent inks dry quickly and enable an efficient workflow
- Scratch-resistant prints: For high durability even with intensive use
- Versatile applications: Solvent printing systems are available in different print widths and color configurations: from compact entry-level models to powerful large-format systems with up to eight colors. The desired format and production volume are decisive for the choice.
- Efficient production: Integrated RIP software enables a smooth workflow from the file to the finished print
This makes solvent printing systems an excellent solution both for smaller projects and for professional large-format production.
Which types of solvent printing systems are there?
Depending on the area of use, different solvent printing systems are used.
Entry-level solvent printers
Entry-level solvent printers such as the Mutoh ValueJet 628 are the compact solution for smaller print widths and particularly beginner-friendly. They are ideal for smaller projects and businesses that want to get started in large-format printing.
Typical areas of use are:
- Smaller advertising signs and stickers
- Indoor display graphics
- First steps in professional large-format printing
Thanks to their compact design, entry-level solvent printers are a central solution for getting started in solvent printing.
Large-format solvent printers
Large-format solvent printers such as the Mutoh XpertJet Pro series offer larger print widths of up to over 1,600 mm and are designed for extensive projects or higher production volumes.
They are particularly suitable for:
- large-area advertising graphics and banners
- serial production of signs and displays
- professional sign and advertising technology businesses
Thanks to their size and performance, they enable efficient processing even for larger projects.
Multicolor systems
Multicolor systems with up to eight colors offer an extended color palette for particularly demanding and color-intensive designs.
They are particularly suitable for:
- photorealistic and color-intensive advertising graphics
- high-quality presentations and displays
- projects with special requirements for color reproduction
This expands your creative possibilities in professional large-format printing.
Our solvent printing systems at a glance
In Print Equipment's range you'll find solvent printing systems from the manufacturer Mutoh. These offer different models for different requirements.
Mutoh solvent printing systems
Mutoh solvent printing systems stand for a reliable and powerful solution in professional large-format printing. With models such as the ValueJet 628 and the XpertJet Pro series (1341SR, 1641SR, 1682SR), Mutoh covers a wide range of print widths from 630 mm to over 1,600 mm.
Typical advantages:
- Eco-solvent inks: The ink series MS31, MS41 and MS51 are GBL-free and GREENGUARD Gold certified
- Integrated RIP software: All models are delivered with the VerteLith™ RIP software
This makes Mutoh solvent printing systems an ideal choice if you want to extend your offering in the Specials category with high-quality large-format prints.
What to look out for when buying a solvent printing system
If you want to buy a solvent printing system, you should consider various factors in order to find the right solution for your needs.
Important criteria are:
- Print width: Between 630 mm and over 1,600 mm depending on the model
- Color configuration: Four-color or eight-color systems for different demands on color reproduction
- Software and operation: Integrated RIP software makes day-to-day handling easier
- Material weight and roll capacity: Important for different print materials
- Production volume: From the single piece to series production
The right selection ensures that you can work efficiently and reliably in the long term.
Solvent printing for different applications
Depending on the product and area of use, the demands on your solvent printing system vary considerably. While indoors color reproduction and detail fidelity are above all decisive, outdoor use requires high weather and UV resistance.
The choice of the right solvent printing system therefore depends strongly on what you want to use the prints for. For maximum flexibility in everyday work, many users rely on systems with different print widths in order to cover different applications efficiently.
Buy solvent printing systems at Print Equipment
If you want to buy a solvent printing system, at Print Equipment you'll find a selection of models for different requirements. From the compact entry-level device to the professional large-format solution, we offer you suitable systems for your workflow.
In the range you'll find solvent printing systems from Mutoh as well as matching accessories and consumables. This way you get all components for solvent printing from a single source.
In addition, you benefit from personal advice, technical support and hands-on assistance when choosing the right solvent printing system. This lets you build up or expand your production in a targeted way and work successfully in the long term.