Ten reasons to consider a digital thermal transfer printing system from GMS.

Print on a wider variety of materials than other printing methods. Polyester, Vinyl, PVC, Polycarbonate, Paper, Fabric transfers, transparent, translucent, opaque and reflective materials, to name a few. Opaque and transparent colors allow you to print on clear materials for applications such as cling stickers or back lit instrument panels.

Similar to traditional printing color standards, you can digitally match specific colors using a base of 60+ spot colors. These spot colors include opaque white, transparent colors, metallic, and even chrome colors. Precisely matched and consistent solid colors are a welcome change from screen patterns and banding found in some other methods of printing.

We carry cutters that register the die line by reading a crop mark on the art. Sprocket based systems are the most consistent and track better when using thick materials and laminates. At the very least you should consider an integrated system that does not require you to manually align more than one registration mark for the job. There are also other devices that speed finishing the jobs from these thermal printers such as rewinders, slitters, waste strippers, sheeters, etc.

The process is the same whether creating one prototype or 10,000 pieces. Since there is very little cost to make a digital thermal press ready, production of prototypes are fast and inexpensive. It's also great to show the customer exactly what a finished piece is going to look like on the precise material it will be printed on.

Thermal transfer of resins from a carrier film are fused into your label/decal material. It becomes part of the printed material and is scratch resistant. Outdoor unlaminated color duration of 3-5 years can be expected. Add a laminate such as Tuff-Cover to your product and it can last outdoors for more than 10 years.

Most graphic software allows you to create a single, static graphic image for production. We can show you how to merge those static elements (elements that are the same on each print) with variable elements such as copy, logos, etc. That means each label, can have a different name, serial number, logo, or all of the above.

The unique registration system, kiss-cutting, die-cutting, and back-slitting allows for fast and easy to alignment with the printed image. There are no physical dies required. Since the die lines are generated digitally, they can be resized and modified easily.

Import files from popular programs such as the Adobe Suite, and programs such as CorelDraw and AutoCad. Compatibility also means accepting raster and vector files in popular formats such as eps or pdf. You can also merge database and spreadsheet data for serialization, consecutive numbering, etc.

Safe and easy to operate, thermal transfer printing is a dry process with no fumes or chemicals to worry about. A small footprint & cost also makes it easier to justify. Because there are no liquid inks involved, thermal systems are easier to transport or even take on the road with you.

Thermal printing allows you to make durable product markings such as labels and decals on the largest array of substrates and colors to choose from. Use it in-house or for a prolific business.