XEIKON / Graphic Arts 2020
Promotional products with heat-transfer decoration
The illustration shows a drink coaster and a bottle opener decorated with heat-transfer graphics.
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Application and process
Heat-transfer decoration is applied after injection molding or blow molding; it becomes part of the plastic container and retains the look of direct printing. The guide describes containers ranging from small to large.
Application Guide Graphic Arts 2020-ENG, p. 12
Promotional product example
The page shows a heat-transfer-decorated drink coaster and bottle opener; the caption invites visitors to collect a sample at the Xeikon booth.
Application Guide Graphic Arts 2020-ENG, p. 12
Where digital printing helps
Compared with conventional heat-transfer decal printing, the dry-toner digital process is described as a way to avoid setup costs, shorten lead times and produce short runs in different sizes with consistent color.
Application Guide Graphic Arts 2020-ENG, p. 12
Production configuration in the example
The listed equipment includes Xeikon X-800, CDigital 7-15 film with an adhesive layer for ABS plastic and a release layer, CMYK + white toner, Xeikon 3500 and United Silicone equipment for heat-transfer decoration.
Application Guide Graphic Arts 2020-ENG, p. 12