Digital Print Media & Vinyl
Digital Print Media and Printable Vinyl
Great Lakes Graphic Supply carries professional digital print media and printable vinyl for sign shops, wide-format printers, vehicle-graphics installers, and other graphics professionals.
Available products include cast and calendered printable vinyl, vehicle-wrap films, air-egress media, high-tack vinyl, reflective films, window films, wall coverings, floor-graphic media, printable paper, and banner materials.
Many products are compatible with solvent, eco-solvent, latex, and UV printing systems. Compatibility varies by product, so always confirm the specifications for your printer and ink system.
MACtac Digital Print Media
MACtac digital print media includes products for vehicle and fleet graphics, window graphics, wall murals, decals, commercial signs, and specialty applications.
View our MACtac Digital Print Media selection.
FDC Lumina Digital Print Media
FDC Lumina offers professional print media for vehicle wraps, commercial signs, windows, walls, floors, banners, reflective graphics, and other indoor and outdoor applications.
View our complete FDC Lumina Digital Print Media selection.
3M Digital Print Media & Overlaminates
3M offers a comprehensive line of professional digital print films and matching overlaminates for signs, decals, vehicle wraps, fleet graphics, windows and other specialty graphic
applications.
From general-purpose printable films to premium conformable wrap films, 3M provides options for a wide range of indoor and outdoor applications. Matching 3M overlaminates are available to provide
additional UV protection, abrasion resistance and the desired finished appearance.
Great Lakes Graphic Supply can help you select the appropriate 3M print film and overlaminate combination based on the surface, application and expected service life.
Digital Print Media Applications
• Vehicle wraps and fleet graphics
• Indoor and outdoor signs
• Window graphics and perforated window film
• Wall murals and wall graphics
• Floor and carpet graphics
• Reflective and safety graphics
• Decals, labels and promotional graphics
• Banners and displays
• Backlit and translucent signs
Need Help Selecting Digital Print Media?
Selecting the correct digital print media depends on the surface, required durability, adhesive type, installation method, printer, ink system, and whether the finished graphic will be laminated.
Call Great Lakes Graphic Supply at 1-800-477-6275 for current inventory, pricing, and product recommendations. You will speak with a knowledgeable person who can help match the right material to your application. In-stock products are available for pickup at our Youngstown, Ohio location or shipping throughout the United States.
Digital Media & Laminate Product Catalogs
Browse manufacturer product catalogs from 3M, FDC Lumina and MACtac for digital print media, overlaminates and related graphic products.
These catalogs are useful for comparing printable films, wrap media, specialty products, laminates and recommended applications.
Product availability through Great Lakes Graphic Supply may vary. Contact us for current inventory, pricing and help selecting the correct media and laminate combination for your application.
Frequently Asked Questions About Digital Print Media
How do I choose the correct printable vinyl?
Choose printable vinyl according to the application surface, required durability, adhesive strength, conformability, finish, installation method, printer and ink system. Also determine whether the finished graphic requires a compatible laminate for additional protection.
What is the difference between cast and calendered printable vinyl?
Cast printable vinyl is generally thinner and more conformable, making it suitable for long-term vehicle graphics, compound curves, rivets and demanding installations. Calendered printable vinyl is commonly used for flat or gently curved surfaces, signs, decals, displays and shorter- to medium-term applications.
What is air-egress printable vinyl?
Air-egress printable vinyl has adhesive channels that allow trapped air to escape during installation. This can make it easier to produce smooth graphics with fewer bubbles, particularly on vehicles, fleet graphics, large signs and other large-format applications.
When should high-tack printable vinyl be used?
High-tack printable vinyl is intended for surfaces where standard adhesive may not hold adequately, including certain low-surface-energy plastics and difficult or textured surfaces. Because every surface is different, test adhesion before producing or installing the complete graphic.
Can digital print media be used with solvent, latex and UV printers?
Many digital print media products are compatible with solvent, eco-solvent, latex or UV printing systems, but compatibility is product-specific. Confirm the manufacturer’s specifications for the exact media, printer and ink system before printing.
Should printable vinyl and laminate be from a compatible product system?
Yes. Using a compatible print media and laminate helps preserve conformability, appearance and expected performance. A rigid or incompatible laminate can change how the finished graphic installs and performs, especially on vehicles, curves and other demanding surfaces.
What material should be used for wall or floor graphics?
Use print media specifically designed for the intended wall or floor surface. Wall paint, texture, age and condition can affect adhesion. Floor graphics generally require a compatible protective laminate intended for the location, traffic level and application. Test the complete system when surface conditions are uncertain.
Does Great Lakes Graphic Supply carry 3M, FDC Lumina and MACtac digital print media?
Yes. Great Lakes Graphic Supply offers digital print media from 3M, FDC Lumina and MACtac for a wide range of sign and graphic applications.
Available products include general-purpose printable vinyl, premium cast films, vehicle and fleet graphic films, window films, specialty media and compatible overlaminates.
Product availability varies by manufacturer and application. If you are unsure which film or laminate is appropriate for your job, contact Great Lakes Graphic Supply and we can help you select
the correct material.