What Are Ceramic Decal Printers?

Some may be confused about what exactly a digital ceramic decal printer really is. Ceramic decal printers are used in various industries and for many reasons. Our customers at Enduring Images typically use their printing systems to create custom tableware, bathroom and kitchen murals, custom tile for swimming pools, personalized giftware, porcelain photos for grave markers, and many other applications. Ceramic decal printers are ideal additions to an existing business looking to add profitable new products and also excellent for the entrepreneur wishing to start a business that can be operated from home. We explore the ins and outs of ceramic decal printers.

What are ceramic decal printers?

Digital ceramic decal printers are printing systems based on commercial LASER printers that can print ceramic decals meant for personalizing a wide variety of ceramic materials. Some examples of ceramic products these decals can decorate include:

· Porcelain pictures for the monument industry

· Plates that are dishwasher and food safe

· Mugs

· Tile murals for the Bath, Kitchen, Swimming pool etc.

· Porcelain-enameled products such as signage and appliances,

· Artist sculptures and hand made pottery, tableware, mugs etc.

· Many, many more

How do ceramic decal printers work?

Ceramic decal printing is a very simple process you can do yourself at home. The process is essentially the same as printing any digital picture on a LASER printer. Here is a step-by-step breakdown of how to print an image on a ceramic decal printer.

1. The process begins with an image. Choose an image you want to print. Open it up on your computer.

2. Open the photo on Adobe Photoshop and edit it for printing.

3. Print the image with your ceramic decal printer. This is a very quick process and is as easy as printing a photo on a standard printer.

4. Apply a ceramic cover coat using a standard laminator. A laminator is included in the ceramic printing system from Enduring Images.

5. Trim the finished decal.

6. Dip the decal in water.

7. Wait for a few seconds, maybe 30 or so.

8. Apply the decal in the same way you apply any decal.

9. Heat in a kiln overnight. This is the step that makes the decoration permanent.

10. The product is finished!

Like applying a decal to the models you made as a kid. Simple! And the products are durable, personal and beautiful.