Unlike distant suppliers, UVPRINTONE maintains a dedicated service hub within Quebec City’s industrial corridor, enabling same-week production and on-site material consultation. Our team understands local building codes (e.g., Quebec’s Construction Code, Chapter I – Building) and can advise on fire-rated substrate choices for interior signage. We stock region-specific materials such as low-temperature acrylic and anti-static PET film, which are pre-tested for adhesion under Quebec’s fluctuating humidity levels. This proximity also allows us to offer free sample runs for prototypes, reducing your upfront investment risk. For bulk commercial orders, we provide just-in-time delivery to construction sites or advertising agencies across the Capitale-Nationale region.
Our service portfolio covers every major UV printing modality needed by local industries: - Flatbed UV Printing: Direct printing on rigid panels up to 2.5m x 1.3m, thickness up to 80mm. Ideal for acrylic signage, metal nameplates, and wooden architectural elements. Explore our flatbed UV printing solutions. - Curved UV Printing: 360° cylindrical printing on bottles, tubes, and pipes using rotary attachment. Suitable for promotional drinkware and industrial component labeling. - Roll-to-Roll UV Printing: Continuous production on flexible media up to 1.8m width. Used for PVC banners, PET film decals, and adhesive vinyl wraps. View roll-to-roll capabilities. - Custom Substrate Printing: We print on leather, glass, plastic, and films with specialized primer and ink systems. Check our film printing options. Each service includes pre-press color calibration using X-Rite spectrophotometers and post-production quality checks for scratch resistance and color density.
| Material | Max Thickness | Adhesion Grade | Outdoor Durability | Typical Use in Quebec City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PET Film | 0.5 mm | 5B | 3-5 years | Window decals, anti-graffiti overlays |
| PVC Film | 0.8 mm | 5B | 5-7 years | Vehicle wraps, floor graphics |
| Acrylic Board | 20 mm | 5B | 10+ years | Illuminated signs, museum displays |
| Metal (Aluminum) | 3 mm | 4B | 15+ years | Building plaques, equipment panels |
| Wood | 40 mm | 4B | 5-8 years | Restaurant menus, decorative panels |
| Glass | 12 mm | 4B | Indoor only | Office partitions, shower enclosures |
Our production equipment integrates several key technologies tailored to Quebec City’s operational demands: - Variable-Drop Piezo Printheads: Achieve resolutions from 360 dpi (for fast production) to 1440 dpi (for fine art reproduction). Drop sizes range from 6 pL to 42 pL, enabling smooth gradients on textured surfaces. - Dual-LED Curing System: Wavelengths at 395 nm and 405 nm ensure complete curing on thick white ink layers. This prevents ink migration during lamination and improves adhesion on low-surface-energy plastics like polyethylene. - Heated Vacuum Bed: Maintains substrate flatness at 45°C, critical for printing on thin PET film that tends to curl in dry indoor heating environments. - Inline Corona Treatment: Increases surface energy of polyolefin films by up to 52 dyne/cm, guaranteeing ink wet-out on materials that are notoriously difficult to print. These parameters ensure that every print job meets the ASTM D3359 tape test for adhesion and the ASTM D3363 pencil hardness test for surface durability.
Building & Construction: Quebec City’s historic district requires signage that blends modern durability with aesthetic harmony. We produce weather-resistant acrylic signs for retail storefronts and anti-graffiti PET film overlays for public transit shelters. Our metal printing service creates corrosion-resistant equipment labels for hydroelectric facilities operated by Hydro-Québec. Advertising & Retail: Local agencies need fast-turnaround point-of-purchase displays for seasonal campaigns. We offer short-run PVC banners and rigid acrylic stands with UV-stable inks that resist fading in south-facing window displays. Industrial Manufacturing: For electronics and automotive parts suppliers, we print barcodes, serial numbers, and safety warnings directly onto plastic housings and metal components using high-contrast white UV ink on dark substrates. Interior Design & Decor: Quebec City’s growing hospitality sector uses our wood and glass printing for custom hotel room panels and restaurant wall art. We can match Pantone colors to interior design schemes with a delta-E tolerance of less than 2.0.
Every order from Quebec City clients includes a comprehensive quality assurance protocol. We provide a digital proof within 24 hours of file submission, and upon approval, production begins with a 100% inspection check for color accuracy, registration, and surface defects. For orders exceeding CAD 2,000, we offer free local delivery within the Quebec City metropolitan area. Our warranty covers ink adhesion failure for up to 12 months on outdoor applications, provided our recommended clear coat and mounting guidelines are followed. We also maintain a local inventory of commonly used substrates (acrylic, PVC film, PET film) to eliminate supply chain interruptions. For urgent projects, we can prioritize jobs with a 48-hour express service at no extra charge for repeat customers.
