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Digital printing for traffic signs
At 3M, we know traffic sign production work flow impacts your business. From printers to overlay and any components in between, we have the expertise to help you produce a fully reflective, durable traffic sign. In addition, when you use our products, you can feel confident knowing that you can be backed by the 3M™ MCS™ Warranty for Traffic.
Specify digital printing for your agency
If you are a state or local Transportation Agency and interested in learning about the benefits of specifying digitally printed regulated traffic signs, take a look at how you can benefit adding this option to your sign specifications.
The advantages of a digital printing solution
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What are the benefits of digital printing solutions?
No matter the size of your road sign printing business, you face the demands of limited time, tight budgets, constricted space, and constant waste. By moving to a digital printing solution you can tackle all of these issues. Your 3M digital printing solution can increase your bottom line through an efficient workflow and expanded opportunities.
Watch the video to learn how 3M digital printing solutions can add efficiency to your business.
The components of a digital printing solution
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What do I need to have a strong digital printing solution?
We know you aren't just looking for a traffic sign printer. You are looking for all the components to fit your needs. Whether it’s the digital road sign printer of a certain price or the latex inks, we have all the materials needed for a digital printing solution that work together and produce high quality traffic signs that last.
At 3M, we offer all of the components you need to create effective sign printing processes:
- Recommended printers
- Sign sheeting
- Inks
- Overlays
Recommended digital printers for traffic signs
A robust portfolio of printers, giving you the flexibility to choose the ultimate printing solution for your business.
Durst Rho 163 TS | HS |
EFI H1625-RS |
HP Latex 800 |
HP Latex 700 |
HP Latex 1500 |
HP Latex 365 |
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Productivity
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275 ft²/hr, 25 m²/hr 550 ft²/hr, 50 m²/hr |
200 ft²/hr, 18 m²/hr | 145 ft²/hr, 13.5 m²/hr | 124 ft²/hr, 11.5 m²/hr | 99 ft²/hr, 9m²/hr 198 ft²/hr, 18 m²/hr |
96 ft²/hr, 8m²/hr |
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Production
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Roll-to-Roll Flatbed |
Roll-to-Roll Flatbed |
Roll-to-Roll | Roll-to-Roll | Roll-to-Roll Dual Roll |
Roll-to-Roll |
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Color Specification
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ASTM | ASTM | ASTM | ASTM | ASTM | ASTM |
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Inks
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3M™ Piezo InkJet 8900UV Series | 3M™ Piezo InkJet 8900UV Series | HP Series 873 | HP Series 832 | HP Series 881 | HP Series 831/871 |
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Ink Colors
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CMYK R,B | CMYK R,B | CMYK Lc, Lm | CMYK Lc, Lm | CMYK Lc, Lm | CMYK Lc, Lm |
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Ink Volume
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3 L | 1 L (2 bottle/case) | 3 L | 1 L | 5 L | 775 ml |
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RIP Software
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Caldera GrandRIP+ | EFI Fiery XF RIP | FlexiPRINT & Cut Authorized 3M™ Traffic Edition 21 | FlexiPRINT & Cut Authorized 3M™ Traffic Edition 21 | FlexiPRINT & CUT Authorized 3M Traffic Edition L 1500 | FlexiPRINT & Cut Authorized 3M™ Traffic Edition 21 |
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Sheeting Compatibility
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3M™ Diamond Grade™ DG3 Reflective Sheeting 4090DS 3M™ High Intensity Grade Prismatic Reflective Sheeting 3930DS and 3930UDS Series 3M™ Advanced Flexible Engineer Grade Reflective Sheeting Series 7300 3M™ Diamond Grade™ DG3 Reflective Sheeting 4000UDS Series 3M™ Diamond Grade™ Fluorescent Work Zone Digital Sheeting Series 3924SUDS |
3M™ Diamond Grade™ DG3 Reflective Sheeting 4090DS 3M™ High Intensity Grade Prismatic Reflective Sheeting 3930DS and 3930UDS Series 3M™ Advanced Flexible Engineer Grade Reflective Sheeting Series 7300 3M™ Diamond Grade™ DG3 Reflective Sheeting 4000UDS Series 3M™ Diamond Grade™ Fluorescent Work Zone Digital Sheeting Series 3924SUDS |
3M™ Diamond Grade™ DG3 Reflective Sheeting Series 4000 and 4000UDS Series 3M™ High Intensity Grade Prismatic Reflective Sheeting 3930DS and 3930UDS Series 3M™ Diamond Grade™ Fluorescent Work Zone Digital Sheeting Series 3924SUDS |
3M™ Diamond Grade™ DG3 Reflective Sheeting Series 4000 and 4000UDS Series 3M™ High Intensity Grade Prismatic Reflective Sheeting 3930DS and 3930UDS Series 3M™ Diamond Grade™ Fluorescent Work Zone Digital Sheeting Series 3924SUDS |
3M™ Diamond Grade™ DG3 Reflective Sheeting Series 4000 and 4000UDS Series 3M™ High Intensity Grade Prismatic Reflective Sheeting 3930DS and 3930UDS Series 3M™ Diamond Grade™ Fluorescent Work Zone Digital Sheeting Series 3924SUDS |
3M™ Diamond Grade™ DG3 Reflective Sheeting Series 4000 and 4000UDS Series 3M™ High Intensity Grade Prismatic Reflective Sheeting 3930DS and 3930UDS Series 3M™ Advanced Flexible Engineer Grade Reflective Sheeting Series 7300 3M™ Diamond Grade™ Fluorescent Work Zone Digital Sheeting Series 3924SUDS |
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3M™MCS™ Warranty for Traffic
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Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Need help finding the right solutions for your business?
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Featured 3M products for digital printing
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Reflective sheeting3M™ Diamond Grade™ DG³ Reflective Digital Sheeting 4000UDS Series
3M™ High Intensity Prismatic Reflective Digital Sheeting 3930UDS Series
3M™ Diamond Grade™ Fluorescent Work Zone Digital Sheeting Series 3924SUDS
3M™ Diamond Grade™ DG³ Reflective Sheeting 4090DS White for Digital Printing
3M™ High Intensity Grade Prismatic Reflective Sheeting 3930DS, White, Digital Printing
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Protective overlays
Digital printing warranties for traffic signs
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At 3M, we have a warranty to back up your digital sign printing business.
To qualify for a specific MCS™ Warranty for Traffic, using the correct ink, RIP Software, Overlay and Sheeting is needed. Visit our warranty selector page to see more resources on each warranty we have to offer.
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