What We Do

There’s something to be said about a medium that has stuck around for thousands of years. While digital trends continue to grow, the emotional connection between a tangible physical product and people remains as strong as ever. In many cases, printed pieces capture greater attention from print than they do from internet or TV. By embracing advancements in technology, our services aim to bring you the very best in print.

Large Format Printing refers to print materials that are too large to be printed on the most readily available sizes of commercial printing presses and also smaller quantities. Sometimes called wide-format printing or grand-format printing, large format printing requires the use of specialty production equipment that can accommodate bigger-than-normal print dimensions. In the print industry, “large format” is actually a relative term because maximum print sizes vary from printer to printer. But generally speaking, large format refers to the following categories of print materials:

• Window and Wall Posters

• Maps, Diagrams and Charts

• Event Announcements

• Large Wall Calendars

• Point-of-purchase displays

• Store Displays

• Promotional Signage

• Child Growth Charts

• Important Notices for Employees, Students or other groups

• Standees

• Horizontal or Vertical Banners

• Exhibition graphics

• Window clings

• Decals and die cut stickers

As you can see, large format printing has many uses. It can be used to get attention from afar, to provide quick reference, or to provide a large visual for use in a classroom or other instructional setting. Also, most businesses use large format print materials for promotional purposes.

While offset printing is a fantastic way to produce great-looking print projects, many businesses or individuals do not need large runs, so the best solution is digital printing. Digital printing does not require plates the way offset does, but instead uses digital ink. Digital printing shines when lower quantities are needed; think of a run of 50 greeting cards or 100 flyers. This allows for on-demand printing, short turnaround time, and even a modification of the image (variable data) used for each impression. Variable Data or VDP is used when each piece needs a unique code, name or address, or even a varible graphic such as a photo or pie chart. Offset printing cannot accommodate this need.

• Setup costs are lower for short runs
• Print only the amount you need, when you need it
• Lower minimum quantities (as low as 1, 20 or 50 pieces)
• Variable data capability (names, addresses, codes or numbering can be done easily)
• Improved technology has made digital quality acceptable for more uses
• APS can now print envelopes digitally
• APS utiltizes a toner is made with plant-based “biomass” materials. It contains smaller particles than ordinary toner which cuts toner consumption by 30+%. We also recycle 100% of our toner and other consumables.

Flexographic printing, or flexography, is a type of printing process that uses a flexible relief plate. This type of printing is commonly used for non-porous materials like plastics and packaging materials. Flexo printing is unique because it adapts well to different materials and can use a wider range of inks, like water based rather than oil based inks. In addition, flexographic printing usually uses low viscosity inks to allow faster drying time and speedier production for lower costs and is ideal for labels on rolls. APS does all forms of labels, decals and die cut stickers.

Anderson Print Solutions offers many brands of unique apparel to fit your marketing and promotional needs. From custom embroidery to full color screen printing, we have the tools and expertise to make you stand out from the crowd!

Screen printing was a technique first used by the Chinese almost 2000 years ago. Later, the Japanese adopted the screen printing process and used woven silk to create the mesh and lacquers to make stencils. The use of silk is where screen printing got its alternative name “Silk Screening”.

When it comes to apparel printing, screen printing is the industry standard for superior quality. Most graphic tees sold in major retail stores have been screen printed. The process is designed to make garments bold in appearance yet cost effective at the same time.

Today, screen printing is accomplished by making a mesh stencil (called a screen) for each color that needs to be printed. Screens must be lined up (or registered) and printed on test sheets to ensure that all of the colors line up correctly. Inks are then pushed through the screens one color at a time onto the apparel. Finally, each piece is run through a large dryer to cure the inks.

For nearly 30 years, APS has as made artwork, postives and industrial silk screens. So it was a natural progression to move into screen printing. APS utilizes some of the most advanced pre-press and t-shirt screen printing equipment available. Our dedicated and knowledgeable staff have a thorough understanding of their craft and take pride in every t-shirt screen printing job they produce.

APS has the expertise to accommodate virtually any garment type in today’s t-shirt screen printing market. Our customers call on us regularly for t-shirts, sweatshirts and team sport shirts just to mention some of the more common items. APS can also screen print on cartons and posters.

• Shirts are produced In-house
• Standard Turnaround of 7-10 Days
• Rush Service of 3-5 days Available
• Full Color Printing
• Low Minimums–As Low as 12 Shirts
• Top Brands You Trust
• Digital Print and Heat Press as little as one shirt

Your business name and logo printed on everything!

If you have seen it somewhere, we can find it. If you have only seen it in your mind, we can probably make it. With access to hundreds of thousands of promotional products, we can help you find just the right things for any ideas you have. And maybe some you haven’t thought of yet. Contact us to discuss how we can help you make heads turn and make people desire that marketing piece you are giving away or selling at your next event. Give us a budget, tell us know how many items you need and let us present solutions for your branding needs.