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		<title>Must Have Supplies Every Notary Needs</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:09:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael</dc:creator>
		
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If you&#8217;re a notary or if you know someone who&#8217;s a notary, you might want to look into getting some supplies.
One of the best ways to get what you need is to get a starter kit. You can get a personal identification stamp, an embossing seal and a case to keep it in, and a [...]]]></description>
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If you&#8217;re a notary or if you know someone who&#8217;s a notary, you might want to look into getting some supplies.</p>
<p>One of the best ways to get what you need is to get a starter kit. You can get a personal identification stamp, an embossing seal and a case to keep it in, and a notary guide and record book. These are important things to have because you can&#8217;t do your job without them, and you won&#8217;t want to be caught off guard and not be able to provide your services to someone who needs them.</p>
<p>If you want to make things a little bit easier for yourself you can get a personal identification stamp that is self inking, so you don&#8217;t need an ink pad. This helps to cut down on the mess that can sometimes be caused by ink pads that don&#8217;t get closed up properly.</p>
<p>There are all different kinds of stamp and seal combinations that you can use, and there are also guidebooks, forms, and fancy items like gold seals that you can buy if you choose.</p>
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		<title>Do Epson Stylus Pro 7900 &#38; 9900 Large Format Printers Live Up to the Hype?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 06:04:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[custom printing]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re looking for a large format printer, you certainly want to get one that lives up to all of the hype surrounding it. Epson, which has long been a good name in printing, has just launched two new large format printers that really are as good as they say they are. They completely set [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.nationalmarkingproducts.com/printingnews/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/large-format-printer.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-321" src="http://www.nationalmarkingproducts.com/printingnews/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/large-format-printer.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a>If you&#8217;re looking for a large format printer, you certainly want to get one that lives up to all of the hype surrounding it. Epson, which has long been a good name in printing, has just launched two new large format printers that really are as good as they say they are. They completely set a new standard when it comes to the market for professional large format printers.</p>
<p>The ink formulation is improved on them, as is the printer mechanism itself. They also have a lot of new technology behind them and that makes them great for contract and production proofing. They also work exceptionally well, however, for photographic applications and the highest quality fine art.</p>
<p>Remote proofing with confidence is something that most printers do not offer, but the Epson Stylus Pro 7900 and 9900 both have it. The fifth generation pigment ink that they use is the key to the superior prints that you get with them, and they are clearly a new force to be reckoned with in the printer market.</p>
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		<title>New Printing Process for Metal</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 05:58:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael</dc:creator>
		
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If you&#8217;re interested in printing on metal, you now have a new process that you can use. A high speed printing process for functionally graded materials has been developed through a project of the Norwegian Research Institute SINTEF.
The overall project is based on additive manufacturing technology and has a goal of developing new production systems, [...]]]></description>
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If you&#8217;re interested in printing on metal, you now have a new process that you can use. A high speed printing process for functionally graded materials has been developed through a project of the Norwegian Research Institute SINTEF.</p>
<p>The overall project is based on additive manufacturing technology and has a goal of developing new production systems, of which the metal printing process is only one. It is designed to be the equivalent to having a high speed, 3D printer. That printer then produces a solid metal, freeform, three-dimensional object from powder materials, and does this directly. It&#8217;s based on LED or laser printer technology and conventional powder metallurgy, both of which are relatively complex. Different powders can be printed in the same layer, and they can also progressively change from one material to the next, which gives a functionally graded material as the result.</p>
<p>The technology also works with any of the commercially available powders out there today, so there&#8217;s no reason why you would have to get different powders just to use the new technology.</p>
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		<title>Photos on Metal</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 05:54:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael</dc:creator>
		
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Putting photos on metal is one of the most popular ways to create beautiful art today. More and more people are enjoying the way that photos look when they are incorporated onto a metal medium. There are several ways that you can put photos on metal, but not all of them are easy, and some [...]]]></description>
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Putting photos on metal is one of the most popular ways to create beautiful art today. More and more people are enjoying the way that photos look when they are incorporated onto a metal medium. There are several ways that you can put photos on metal, but not all of them are easy, and some of them work much better than others do.</p>
<p>Heat transfer is one of the best ways to put photos onto metal. You can also use inkjet lazertran, but that doesn&#8217;t work as well and it&#8217;s more difficult to get a good image. Using a heat transfer instead is by far the best option, but it won&#8217;t work well for very sharp images, so you have to have an image that&#8217;s softer if you want to get a good reproduction. Colors also won&#8217;t be quite as saturated, so you&#8217;ll need to be more concerned with light and dark contrast in your image if you want one that really stands out.</p>
<p>Transferring to metal can take some time, so you&#8217;ll want to have a good iron, some heat-resistant gloves, and a lot of patience to get your best results.</p>
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		<title>Be Hip! Printing on Metal is the Newest Craze in Interior Design</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 05:44:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael</dc:creator>
		
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If you want to do something unique and different, you might want to try printing on metal. It&#8217;s becoming the biggest and newest craze in interior design.
Some of the most important and notable designers of the modern day are showing their interest in printing on metal for the versatility of it and the way that [...]]]></description>
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If you want to do something unique and different, you might want to try printing on metal. It&#8217;s becoming the biggest and newest craze in interior design.</p>
<p>Some of the most important and notable designers of the modern day are showing their interest in printing on metal for the versatility of it and the way that it looks. Copper is a very popular format for printing when it comes to metal, but there are others that also work well. The reason that copper retains such a high degree of popularity and is so beautiful when it comes to printing is due to the color and shading that it has. It has a look that is very Victorian, as well, and that draws a lot of people to it.</p>
<p>Being so warm, rich, and luminous sets copper apart not only from most other metals but also from most other mediums that could be used to print on. The way that light and color reflect off of metal make it unique from a printing standpoint.</p>
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		<title>The Basics of Screen Printing</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 05:33:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael</dc:creator>
		
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If you&#8217;re going to do any screen printing, you have to at least know the basics of it. You can print posters, t-shirts, and a lot more, but only if you do it right. At a minimum, you have to have screens, a scoop coater, squeegees, light sensitive emulsion, an exposure light source, and ink.
The [...]]]></description>
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If you&#8217;re going to do any screen printing, you have to at least know the basics of it. You can print posters, t-shirts, and a lot more, but only if you do it right. At a minimum, you have to have screens, a scoop coater, squeegees, light sensitive emulsion, an exposure light source, and ink.</p>
<p>The screens can have either metal frames or wooden ones, and they are covered with a fabric mesh that has been stretched. Holes in the mesh let ink go through the screen. How many of these holes exist and how big each hole is will affect the flow of ink and is used to rate the screens.</p>
<p>The squeegees are used to push the ink through the screens and onto whatever you are printing on. The ink then has to cure, which is where the UV light source comes in. By using it and the light sensitive emulsion you can cure the ink – which actually isn&#8217;t ink but a chemical compound – and it will remain on the t-shirt through many washings or on the poster for many years to come.</p>
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		<title>Using Paper Stencils for Screen Printing</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:28:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael</dc:creator>
		
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Not everyone uses fancy and expensive techniques for screen printing. Some still use paper stencils. You can use paper stencils with your screens quite easily, and make both positive and negative prints.
You&#8217;ll want to cut a sheet of paper that matches the size of the screen that you&#8217;re using. Then, trace the design onto a [...]]]></description>
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Not everyone uses fancy and expensive techniques for screen printing. Some still use paper stencils. You can use paper stencils with your screens quite easily, and make both positive and negative prints.</p>
<p>You&#8217;ll want to cut a sheet of paper that matches the size of the screen that you&#8217;re using. Then, trace the design onto a paper that&#8217;s both durable and water-resistant, like contact paper or freezer paper. You can cut the stencil out with any kind of craft knife. When you get the print ready, though, you may end up with some extra ink, so make sure you clean up any excess and do a test print before you print on something of value.</p>
<p>You can make several prints this way, too, but you have to be careful because the paper stencil will not have as much durability as some other ways of making prints, and most of that depends on both the paper that you use and the way that you handle it. With good paper and a little care, it will last much longer.</p>
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		<title>What are Thermofax Screens?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 05:18:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael</dc:creator>
		
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Thermofax screens are designed to print images onto both paper and cloth. They are different from the more traditional silk screens in that they are easier to use, less expensive, and quicker to prepare. Anyone interested in surface design and textile arts can use these screens quite easily.
Dye discharge media, adhesives, and textile paints can [...]]]></description>
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Thermofax screens are designed to print images onto both paper and cloth. They are different from the more traditional silk screens in that they are easier to use, less expensive, and quicker to prepare. Anyone interested in surface design and textile arts can use these screens quite easily.</p>
<p>Dye discharge media, adhesives, and textile paints can all be used with the screens, and that allows people who have them to make quilts, bags, clothing, home textiles, and home furnishings, among other things. Versatility is the key with these screens. The screens are created from black and white images using a Thermofax machine, which is an early version of a photocopy machine. Each one is made by hand and put in a sturdy frame of either steel or plastic. At that point, they&#8217;re ready for a screen printer to print textural marks or finely-detailed images onto any chosen surface.</p>
<p>No matter what inks you plan to use or what your experience is with screen printing, Thermofax screens can be an easy and convenient way to do business.</p>
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		<title>5 Things You Must Know About Screen Printing</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 05:14:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael</dc:creator>
		
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If you&#8217;re planning on doing some screen printing or if you just want to learn more about it, here are five things that you need to know:
•	Start with good artwork. If what you start out with is jagged or grainy, the finished product isn&#8217;t going to look good, either.
•	Make sure you keep each one of [...]]]></description>
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If you&#8217;re planning on doing some screen printing or if you just want to learn more about it, here are five things that you need to know:</p>
<p>•	Start with good artwork. If what you start out with is jagged or grainy, the finished product isn&#8217;t going to look good, either.</p>
<p>•	Make sure you keep each one of the colors on a separate film. If you do that, you can keep the colors separate and not have them bleed into each other when you print.</p>
<p>•	Make your screens properly. There are easy (but rather time-consuming) ways of making your screens, and you should make sure that you do them correctly to avoid problems.</p>
<p>•	Get the right printing press. If you don&#8217;t use the right one, or if you buy a really cheap one, your results will reflect that.</p>
<p>•	You&#8217;ll need both a flash unit and a conveyor dryer. Make sure you get good ones and get comfortable using them.</p>
<p>Paying attention to what you need for screen printing and getting the right items (and good quality) will keep your finished product looking great.</p>
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For those printers who want to get back into using discharge inks, there are several different types of them to consider.
The water-based and ZFS-activated discharge ink is still the most popular one. It is also the most traditional and easily the most versatile. There is a wide array of colors available in this ink and [...]]]></description>
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For those printers who want to get back into using discharge inks, there are several different types of them to consider.</p>
<p>The water-based and ZFS-activated discharge ink is still the most popular one. It is also the most traditional and easily the most versatile. There is a wide array of colors available in this ink and the prints are very consistent, with a softness to the resulting finish that is generally superior.</p>
<p>However, there are other discharge inks such as a Plastisol/water-based hybrid. These have an advantage for those who aren&#8217;t familiar with discharge inks, because they are by far the easiest to use.</p>
<p>Water-based thioureadioxide-activated inks were created so that the formaldehyde exposure of ZFS-activated inks could be avoided. It works very similar, and it also has its own concerns and constraints when it comes to the chemicals that are being handled.</p>
<p>No matter what method is used with discharge inks, the printer will need to choose the right one for themselves, and for the project being created. That&#8217;s the best way to get high-quality and lasting products.</p>
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