Yard signs printing is a breeze when you have the right UV printer. Let’s walk through how you can use a flatbed UV printer to create high-quality yard signs, reduce labor, and boost your profits.
Why Yard Sign Printer?
People love full-color, custom yard signs for all sorts of purposes: social events, traffic signs, parking signs, and more. With a UV printer, you can fulfill these needs quickly and efficiently.
Watch our video to see how it’s done, then read on for tips on using a flatbed UV printer for sign printing.
Setting Up Your Printer for Multiple Signs
When printing multiple signs on a UV printer, it’s worth taking the time to create a positioning frame. What does that mean? Let’s break it down.
If you’re batch-printing 7.5cm x 8cm signs on an A3 UV printer, a positioning frame ensures you’re always printing in the right spot.
Here’s how:
- Create a Frame in Design Software:
- Use Photoshop (or similar software) to make a 7.5cm x 8cm frame.
- Import this frame into your printer’s software.
- Set Up Rows and Columns in the RIP Interface:
- Specify the number of rows and columns (e.g., 3 rows and 3 columns).
- Set horizontal and vertical spacing to 10mm.
With this setup, you can print 9 yard signs at once! If you’re only printing one sign, you only need one frame. The number of items you print depends on the size of your printer platform and your product dimensions.
Batch printing like this saves time, increases efficiency, and boosts productivity.
We recommend using double-sided tape to secure yard signs during printing. Alternatively, our UV printers come with an optional vacuum suction platform.
Why choose the vacuum option?
- It keeps the signs firmly in place.
- It prevents damage or dirt when removing signs.
- It reduces setup and removal time for each sign.
Costs and Profits
Making yard signs isn’t just easy; it’s profitable. Here’s an example from one of our customers:
- Order: 50 orders totaling 95 signs
- Average Selling Price: $15 per sign
- Costs:
- Materials (sign + stake): $2.25 each
- UV ink: $0.10 per sign
- Shipping: $4.00 per sign
- Total Cost: $6.35 per sign (delivered)
- Profit: $8.65 per sign
- Total Profit: $821.75
Not bad, right?
More Applications for Signs Printing
Here are just a few ideas for what you can create:
- Parking Signs
- Road Signs
- Warning Signs
- Directional Signs
- Support Our Troops
- Real Estate Signs
- Political Campaign Signs
- Festival and Event Signs
- Internal Directional Signs
- Safety Signs
And the list goes on! UV printers make it easy to bring your designs to life for virtually any application.
Final Thoughts
Printing yard signs with a UV printer is a fantastic way to expand your business. With batch printing, effective positioning, and the right setup, you can maximize efficiency and profits. Start creating today and watch your business grow!