Large vinyl printing VS The Wallpen E2
The Wallpen E2
The WallPen E2 offers several eco-friendly advantages over traditional vinyl printing methods:
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Reduction in Material Waste: Unlike vinyl printing, which often involves cutting large sheets of vinyl to fit specific sizes or shapes, the WallPen E2 prints directly onto surfaces such as walls, concrete, or wood. This eliminates the need for vinyl material altogether, reducing both material waste and the environmental impact associated with vinyl production and disposal.
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Minimal Use of Solvents and Chemicals: Traditional vinyl printing often requires the use of solvent-based inks and chemicals for adhesion and durability. In contrast, the WallPen E2 typically uses eco-friendly water-based inks, which have lower VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) emissions and are safer for both operators and the environment.
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Energy Efficiency: The WallPen E2 is designed for efficiency in energy consumption. Compared to the energy-intensive processes involved in vinyl production and printing (which include heating and drying processes), the WallPen E2's direct printing technology can be more energy-efficient overall.
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Reduced Transportation Emissions: Since the WallPen E2 prints directly onsite, it reduces the need for transporting large vinyl sheets or rolls to the installation site. This not only reduces carbon emissions associated with transportation but also minimizes packaging waste.
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Longevity and Durability: The prints produced by the WallPen E2 are durable and weather-resistant, requiring less frequent replacement compared to vinyl prints that may degrade over time. This longevity reduces the overall environmental impact associated with disposal and replacement cycles
Large vinyl printing.
Large format vinyl printing can generate waste in several ways, primarily through the following factors:
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Misprints and Errors: During the printing process, misprints or errors may occur where the design does not meet quality standards or does not align correctly. These prints typically become unusable and contribute to waste.
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Trimming and Cutting Waste: Vinyl prints often require trimming or cutting to fit specific sizes or shapes. The excess material trimmed away, including margins and bleed areas, adds to the waste generated.
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Unused Vinyl Rolls: Vinyl is commonly sold in rolls, and sometimes there may be leftover material on a roll that is not enough for another print job. These leftover rolls might be too small for future use, leading to disposal.
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Application Waste: After the vinyl print is applied to a surface, there might be leftover scraps or trimmings that cannot be reused or applied elsewhere.
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Obsolete or Outdated Prints: In industries where signage or advertising graphics are updated frequently, older vinyl prints may become obsolete or outdated, necessitating disposal.
To mitigate waste associated with large format vinyl printing, businesses must spend time and significant effort to plan the layout and designs in a way that reduces the cost to them, however that cost burden is then passed to the customer.