Today we’re going to show you another way to make money with Suntrix UV Printer. and we’re going to do door mat printing. You might think that printing on door mats is difficult, like traditional sublimation printing, where you have to prepare sublimation paper and transfer it onto the door mat. If you’re printing on a larger door mat, you may have to repeat the process several times, incurring additional labor costs and time. It’s also worth noting that making a mold by hand and spray painting on the door mat is another way to customize doormats, but it has its limitations. This method does not allow for full-color image printing, and spray painting a single color may not produce an even finish on the doormat’s surface. Additionally, this method is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and may not produce consistent results.
The Suntrix UV Printer uses color inks with CMYKW, allowing it to print full-color images with exceptional accuracy and clarity. This means you can print custom door mats with logos and designs in one go, just like in the working videos showcasing coir door mat printing. Underneath the printer’s printhead, there are dual LED lamps that cure the ink consistently as it is printed. This process ensures that the colors are vibrant and long-lasting, and that the ink is highly durable and anti-scratch, even when exposed to foot traffic and the elements.
The initial step in door mat printing is to place the door mat on printer table. It’s important to ensure that the door mat is laid out flat and rolled or stacked with some weight on top of it to keep it flat. This will provide a smooth and even surface for printing. Next, adjust the print height to about 2mm from the printhead, ensuring that the printing process is precise and accurate. Finally, select the image for your custom door mat. It’s recommended to choose a high-resolution image for the best results. You can set the printer to the largest droplet size possible, which is typically 1440*1440 DPI or 1440*720, to achieve the highest print quality and definition.
Here are some of the key features you might find in a door mat UV printer:
- Large print bed: Door mats come in a variety of sizes, so a door mat UV printer 60*90 cm print bed to accommodate different sizes and shapes of door mats.
- Full Colors: UV printer has four color channels (CMYK) to achieve precise color matching, it allows for vibrant and detailed designs that can attract customers.
- UV ink compatibility: Door mat UV printers use UV ink, which is specifically designed to adhere to materials like rubber, coir, and carpet. Make sure the printer you choose is compatible with UV ink.
- User-friendly: Digital printing directly onto door mats without the need for film, molds, or heat press equipment is now possible with advanced UV printing technology.
If you’re starting a door mat printing business, it’s important to consider your return on investment (ROI).
With an 18×30 inch coir doormat selling for $18, with a printing time of less than 10 minutes.
The ink cost is about $0.2.
The blank coir door mat price is about $10
So the Total Cost for each mat is: $0.2 + $10 = $10.2, Gross margin=$18-$10.2 = $7.8, This makes doormat printing a potentially profitable and efficient business venture.