Live On-Site Screen Printing Activation
Live screen printing turns your event into a working print shop. Guests pick a design, choose a blank, and watch us pull fresh ink across a screen — then walk away with a custom tee or tote in under two minutes.
Why choose live screen printing?
- Instant attraction: A press in motion, fresh prints, and ink pulling create a spectacle that naturally draws crowds to your booth.
- Fast turnaround: Pre-burned screens plus flash curing = ~30–90 seconds per print, depending on design and colours.
- On-brand and custom: Offer multiple ink colours, placements, and limited-edition designs for giveaways, merch drops, and product launches.
- Hand-crafted feel: Guests see the process and leave with a fresh, wearable keepsake.
How it works
- Pre-event prep: We finalize artwork, colourways, and apparel/tote selections. Screens are burned in advance for maximum speed on site.
- Live printing station: Guests pick a design and ink colour. Our team prints, flashes, and cures each piece so it is ready to wear in minutes.
- Hand-off: Freshly printed gear is bagged or handed out hot off the press — perfect for photos, social sharing, and ongoing booth traffic.
Ink & branding options
- Water-based inks for a soft hand and eco-forward feel.
- Plastisol inks for bold, durable colour.
- Specialty inks: metallic, puff, neon — venue and garment permitting.
- On-brand colours matched to Pantone® targets where possible.
- Placements: front chest, back, sleeve, or tote panel.
- Finishing: bagging, size stickers, simple packaging.
Throughput & event specs
- Typical print speed: ~40–120 items per hour per press, design- and colour-dependent.
- Best for 1–2 colour graphics; 3–4 colours possible with proper planning.
- Recommended space: 10' × 10' for press + curing + queue.
- Power: two dedicated 220–240V, 30A circuits for flash/cure equipment, plus one standard 120V outlet for peripherals.
- Ventilation: light heat from flash unit; suitable for most indoor venues.
- Crew: trained printer(s) plus assistant(s) for crowd management and quality control.
When to choose live DTF / heat transfer instead
If your venue cannot support the power or space for a screen press, or if you want full-colour gradients and photo-detail artwork without the setup of multi-colour screens, our Live DTF / Heat Transfer Printing activation is a faster, lower-power alternative with no colour limits.
Great for
Trade shows, corporate conferences, retail pop-ups, brand activations, festivals, campus events, and product launches.
FAQs
What if our venue doesn't have 220–240V, 30A circuits?
Tell us early and we will review options. Alternate curing setups or format adjustments may be possible, but throughput and print options may be reduced. A venue electrician's confirmation is recommended.
How many colours can you print live?
For the fastest flow, we recommend 1–2 colours. More colours are possible with additional setup time and a larger footprint.
Can guests choose their size and ink colour?
Yes — we curate sizes and colourways in advance, then guests pick at the station so the line keeps moving.
Can you travel outside Toronto?
We are based in Toronto and regularly serve the GTA, but we can drive or fly out for events across Canada and beyond. Travel and lodging are quoted clearly upfront.
Why choose live screen printing
A real press on site
Guests watch their garment being printed live on a working screen press — an instant attraction that drives foot traffic and social shares.
Fast turnaround
Single-colour prints run through in roughly 30–90 seconds, keeping the line moving and energy high.
Curated or custom art
Pick from a pre-set event menu or supply a custom design sized for live printing.
Premium keepsakes
Attendees leave with a soft, durable plastisol or water-based print they watched being made.
How it works at your event
Load the screens
We bring a mobile screen press, inks, and curated blanks sized for your event.
Print live
Each garment is pulled, printed, and passed through the dryer right in front of guests.
Cure and cool
Prints are heat-cured for durability and briefly cooled before handoff.
Hand it over
The finished tee or tote is checked and handed to the guest while the ink is still warm.
Book this activation for your event
Tell us your date, location, guest count, and goals. We'll reply with availability, setup details, and a clear custom quote — including travel if your event is outside Toronto.