The Practical Printer

The STS XPD-924D is the Best DTF Textile End-to-End System in the World Today. I spoke at length with STS Founder Shahar Turgeman about his outstanding product, and here is a good excerpt from our chat.

Their 24-inch Direct-to-Film printer designed for consistent performance in production settings, and the entire workflow and all the components in it are best-in-class. It features staggered dual AccuFine HD printheads that support print speeds of up to 188 square feet per hour and resolutions up to 1200 x 1200 dpi, producing transfers with smooth gradations and fine detail. The outstanding neoStampa software they use is a big reason why they can achieve this; now all software is equal. The printer's continuous white ink circulation system and heavy-duty aluminum rail assembly contribute to reliable operation and print stability, while automated maintenance functions and adjustable printhead height settings simplify daily use. Compatible with STS XPD-series inks, the printer suits professional (key word, professional) garment and textile workflows requiring steady output and excellent quality and reliability.

See them yourself at ISA Sign Expo in Orlando 2026 Booth 623. I'll be there on Thursday doing some interviews with Shahar and his team.

Calvin Tuttle and I chat about ONYX Align. Align is the cloud-based print shop management powerhouse from Onyx Graphics, built exclusively for wide-format and sign printers who need to know the true cost and get an accurate quote out quickly. This browser-based MIS centralizes your entire operation—from instant, predictive quoting and accurate cost estimation to customizable job boards, real-time production calendars, and seamless job tracking straight through to delivery—while integrating directly with ONYX Thrive RIP (and staying RIP-agnostic for ultimate flexibility).

Whether you're quoting a rush banner on your phone or monitoring shop floor progress from anywhere, ONYX Align eliminates guesswork, slashes errors, and connects effortlessly with QuickBooks so you can focus on what matters: delivering profitable jobs on time and scaling your business without the chaos. The true cost, then a fast quote; the perfect tool for the bust sign shop.

Marc Rannow from CutWorx USA joins me to talk shop and to announce their products for the ISA Sign Expo later this week in Orlando. They will be in booth 1311 with their complete portfolio, and will have products dotted around the show floor. Stop by and see them. I will be in their booth at noon on Wednesday for some interviews with the guys.

Cutworx USA has the largest portfolio of finishing equipment for the graphics, signage, packaging, and textiles worlds. If you need to cut it, trim it, or refine it, they have it. Based in Irving, Texas, their crew boasts over 175 years of combined finishing know-how and offers a killer lineup of digital flatbed cutters like the award-winning Apex M series, lightning-fast die cutters, CNC systems, lasers, laminators, foam cutters, foil fusion sleeking machines, and automation wizardry that handles everything from contour-cutting stickers and rigid panels to creasing boxes and heat-pressing sublimation graphics. Cutworx delivers the gear, expert installation, hands-on training, and expert support to bring your jobs to completion.