How to Print Office Door Signs and Name Plates

Office door signs and name plates are an important part of any professional office space. They help identify rooms, provide directions, and give a uniform look.

Well-made office signs serve several key purposes:

• Identifying Rooms - Signs outside office doors and on cubicles clearly indicate the name and role of the occupant. This helps visitors find the right person.
• Providing Directions - Orientation signs placed around the office give clear wayfinding directions to key locations like restrooms, exits, and meeting rooms.
• Branding - Custom printed signs that match your office décor create a polished, professional look.

With the rise of professional office spaces and small businesses operating out of shared workspaces, the demand for office signs and name plates has grown. So, how to print a metal door sign or a name plate? This article will show you the process.

How to Print a Metal Office Door Sign

Metal is a great material choice for printed office signs because it is durable, sturdy, and looks polished. Here are the steps for printing a metal office door sign using UV technology:

Step 1 - Prepare the File

Design your sign in a vector graphics program like Adobe Illustrator. Make sure to create the file as a PNG image with a transparent background.

Step 2 - Coat the Metal Surface

Use a liquid primer or coating formulated for UV printing on metal. Apply it evenly over the entire surface you will print. Let the coating dry for 3-5 minutes. This provides an optimal surface for the UV inks to adhere to.

Step 3 - Set the Print Height

For a quality image on metal, the print head height should be 2-3 mm above the material. Set this distance in your printer software or manually on your print carriage.

Step 4 - Print and Clean

Print the image using standard UV inks. Once printed, carefully wipe the surface with a soft cloth dampened with alcohol to remove any coating residue. This will leave a clean, vivid print.

The results are sleek, modern signs that make an impressive durable addition to any office décor.

Contact Us for More UV Printing Solutions

We hope this article gives you a good overview of printing professional office signs and name plates with UV technology. If you are ready to create custom prints for your customers, the team at Rainbow Inkjet can help. We are a UV printer manufacturer with 18 years of industry experience. Our wide selection of printers are designed to print directly on metal, glass, plastic, and more. Contact us today to learn how our UV printing solutions can benefit your business!