News & Updates

Midwest Inkjet is proud to announce we are now offering the complete Aurora Expressions canvas line, and if you've been searching for a wide format canvas that checks every box — archival quality, broad printer compatibility, production-ready roll lengths, and a finish for every application — this is a line...

In commercial print and prepress, most shops default to the same proofing paper they've always used — often whatever came recommended with their printer or RIP software. It's an understandable habit. When color accuracy is on the line, switching media feels like a risk. But comfort and complacency aren't the...

Canon is offering a $400 end-user rebate on the purchase or lease of a new imagePROGRAF GP-4600S large format printer when purchased through an authorized dealer like Midwest Inkjet. The promotion is valid for orders placed between April 1, 2026 and April 30, 2026, with rebate claims required to be...

Banding in large format prints usually shows up as horizontal lines running across an image, and while it looks like a single issue, it’s almost always the result of inconsistency somewhere in the printing process. The printer is laying down ink in passes, and if anything disrupts that consistency—from the...

The Epson SureColor P7370 and P9370 large format printers sit in a category that very few printers truly reach, where the goal is no longer just to print an image, but to reproduce it with the kind of depth, accuracy, and permanence that holds up in a gallery setting. These...

Interior signage, retail graphics, trade show displays, and point-of-purchase installations all rely on high-quality display media that performs consistently and produces vibrant results. Midwest Inkjet has expanded its lineup with three new interior display films designed for wide-format printing: Midwest Inkjet BannerPro Blockout SUV, Midwest Inkjet Double-Sided PolyBanner SUV, and...

Backlit film is one of the most powerful yet underutilized materials in large format printing. Unlike traditional signage, which depends on ambient light, backlit graphics are designed to be illuminated from behind, creating vibrant color, strong contrast, and visibility at any time of day or night. This makes them especially...

Selling fine art prints is rarely just about the image. Buyers don’t experience a print as pixels or even as ink on paper — they experience it as a feeling. Before anyone asks about editions, longevity, or process, they notice how the print feels in their hands, how stiff it...

Canon is offering February instant rebates on select imagePROGRAF GP and PRO series printers. For shops already producing wide-format work, this pricing window makes it easier to upgrade aging equipment or add capacity without increasing upfront pressure. And for those who have been waiting for the right time to get...

Direct-to-film printing has lowered the barrier to entry for custom apparel, but it has also created a false sense of simplicity. Because DTF feels accessible, it’s easy to assume that all DTF film is interchangeable — that a cheaper roll will perform close enough to a premium one to justify...

When customers start comparing Canon’s GP and PRO series wide-format printers, the first instinct is usually to look at specifications. How many colors of ink, how fast it prints, how wide the carriage is, etc. Those details matter, but they are not what actually determines whether a printer will be...

When business slows down, most small print shops assume the problem is demand. Fewer calls, fewer walk‑ins, and fewer banner or poster orders make it feel like customers simply aren’t buying. In many cases, the problem isn’t demand at all. It’s visibility. Across the country, small print shops already have...

Print shops constantly balance capability with cost. Every additional material increases inventory, storage, and production complexity. When multiple products are required to cover similar signage applications, those costs add up quickly. Midwest Inkjet Blockout Polypropylene with Removable Adhesive was introduced to simplify that equation. One material, multiple applications. Instead of...

In wide-format printing, most shops don’t struggle because of a lack of equipment or capability. They struggle because of unpredictability. Delays, substitutions, unclear communication, and last-minute surprises quietly disrupt workflows and margins. As a supplier, Midwest Inkjet believes it’s just as important to be clear about what we won’t do as...

In wide-format printing, profitability is rarely lost all at once. It erodes through wasted ink, reprints, inconsistent color, and production delays that quietly reduce margins. While printers often take the blame, media performance is frequently the real issue. When media behaves consistently, wide-format printing becomes predictable and repeatable. When it...