The most prevalent type of printer for awning production would be the roll-to-roll variety of solvent or UV curable inkjet. These types of printers can be found in various widths, all having the ability to print onto the available materials necessary for awning or tent embellishment.
Since the materials are vinyl coated, this makes the media very compatible with solvent ink systems. The solvent in the ink will actually melt into the vinyl layer of the substrate adding to the adhesion of the inks. UV curable ink will work almost as well but has more of a mechanical bond with the surface structure …