PET felt wall panels
Produce controlled patterns on qualified flat felt panels after confirming fiber surface, dust, flatness, ink coverage, handling and the required acoustic verification.
Review the AJ2130G/R
Protect the Acoustic Function While Qualifying the Printed Face
PET felt, textile-faced, perforated and slotted acoustic panels differ in fiber, pore structure, facing, coating, thickness and rigidity. Test the exact production face for color, surface appearance, adhesion and handling. Keep perforations, slots and other designed sound paths clear unless the approved construction specifies otherwise.
Print coverage and added ink layers can change airflow or the effective open area. Approve the fully assembled and installed panel—not only a small visual coupon—and use the panel supplier or a qualified acoustic test whenever a performance rating must be maintained.
Functional interior panel printing
A Printed Surface Is Only One Part of an Acoustic Panel
Direct UV printing can add graphics to compatible PET felt and selected flat acoustic-panel faces, but appearance is not the only acceptance criterion. Fiber, facing, porosity, perforations, ink coverage, assembly, air gap and installation can influence acoustic behavior. Qualify the material, printed face and completed panel as one system.
Large feature-wall layouts
Plan panel-to-panel artwork, orientation, margins, seams and installation order on a larger bed while keeping functional openings and edges under control.
Review the AJ3220G/RRepeat commercial panel runs
Evaluate a production platform only after the approved panel construction, coverage, loading, inspection and downstream assembly have been timed together.
Review the AJ2130UltraPerforated or slotted faces
Use artwork masks and a verified panel map so ink does not unintentionally bridge openings or obstruct a designed sound path.
Review the acoustic panel overviewIdentify the construction
Record PET felt, textile face, perforated or slotted rigid face, backing, core, coating, supplier, product code, batch and certified properties.
Protect designed sound paths
Map pores, slots and perforations. Control coverage and added layers so the printed sample represents the intended functional surface.
Load without distortion
Confirm flatness, fiber or edge condition, hold-down, height, origin and safe carriage clearance without compressing or deforming a soft panel.
Verify the completed assembly
Inspect appearance and handling, then confirm any required acoustic, fire, emissions or durability rating through the responsible supplier or test method.
Three current panel platforms
Match Panel Size, Coverage and Output to the Right Bed
Start with the largest flat printable face, then define material construction, surface openness, coverage, loading, ink layers, inspection, assembly and acoustic acceptance. Published machine dimensions do not prove that a specific acoustic panel is printable or that a certified rating will remain unchanged.
Configurable 2100 × 3000 mm platform
AJ2130G/R
- Maximum print area
- 2100 × 3000 mm
- Published printhead options
- Ricoh Gen5 or Gen6
- Published configuration
- Configurable with up to 8 printheads
- Useful when
- Material qualification and a configurable panel workflow are the priority.
Large 3200 × 2000 mm platform
AJ3220G/R
- Maximum print area
- 3200 × 2000 mm
- Published head configuration
- 4 heads standard, expandable to 8
- Published color configuration
- CMYK + White + Varnish, expandable to 8 colors
- Useful when
- Large panels or nested feature-wall components justify a wider bed.
High-output 2100 × 3000 mm platform
AJ2130Ultra
- Maximum print area
- 2100 × 3000 mm
- Published printhead count
- 24 Ricoh printheads
- Published production focus
- High-output panel printing
- Useful when
- An already-qualified repeat panel job supports a production-focused configuration.
Finished output changes with panel preparation, dimensions, nested layout, artwork coverage, resolution, pass count, ink layers, loading, inspection, assembly and testing. Time an approved pilot before setting panels-per-shift targets.
For a useful recommendation
Define the Material, Artwork and Acoustic Requirement Together
The best recommendation starts with the complete panel system and its acceptance criteria—not simply a photograph, material nickname or maximum bed size.
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Panel construction
Fiber or rigid face, core, backing, coating, supplier, product code, batch, thickness, porosity, perforations, weight and certified properties.
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Geometry and loading
Printable face, individual dimensions, flatness, edges, pieces per bed, orientation, safe height, hold-down and handling method.
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Artwork and coverage
Production file, color reference, smallest detail, total coverage, openings to protect, required white layers and acceptable surface feel.
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Assembly and performance
Cutting, framing, backing, air gap, mounting, installation, cleaning, quantity and the visual, acoustic, fire, emissions or durability tests required.
Acoustic Panel UV Printing FAQ
Final compatibility and functional performance should be confirmed with the production panel and completed assembly.
Can every acoustic panel be printed directly with UV ink?
No. PET felt, textile-faced panels, perforated wood or MDF faces, coatings, cores and backing systems differ. Loose fibers, uneven surfaces, dust, flexibility, thickness, flatness and heat or ink sensitivity can affect safety and output. Test the exact panel construction before production.
Does UV printing leave the acoustic rating unchanged?
It should not be assumed. Coverage, ink film, white layers, filled pores, blocked perforations, backing, air gap and installation can affect acoustic behavior. If an NRC, absorption coefficient or other rating must be maintained, verify the completed printed assembly with the panel supplier or an appropriate qualified test.
Can artwork be printed across perforations or slots?
It may be technically possible on some constructions, but unintentionally bridging or filling openings can change appearance and functional open area. Use an accurate hole or slot map, mask protected regions in the artwork, inspect every opening and retest the completed panel when performance is specified.
Is white ink required on dark PET felt?
Not automatically. A controlled white underbase can change opacity and color appearance, but it also adds coverage and ink film. Compare color-only and white-layer samples on the actual felt, then assess surface feel, fiber appearance, adhesion and any required acoustic performance.
Can thick or soft acoustic panels be loaded on a flatbed?
Only when the panel fits the printer's published size, height and weight limits, remains stable and can be held without unsafe compression or raised edges. Verify the complete panel, backing, fixtures, origin, carriage clearance and loading method before printing.
Test the complete panel
Send Us Your Acoustic Panel and Artwork Requirements
Share representative material, panel construction, dimensions, artwork, coverage, assembly and required performance. AndresJet can review the print application, identify a suitable current platform and arrange visual and surface sample testing.
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Functional panel production guide
Build a Repeatable Workflow Without Treating Appearance as Performance
A useful pilot controls panel identity, surface openness, coverage, handling and assembly, then separates visual print approval from any required acoustic or regulatory verification.
Direct flatbed printing compared with other decorative routes
Direct UV flatbed printing
Places digital artwork directly on a qualified flat panel face. It avoids a separately applied graphic layer, but coverage, adhesion and functional performance still require evaluation.
Printed textile facing
Prints a separate fabric that is later tensioned or wrapped over an acoustic core. Fabric, ink system, tension, frame and assembly follow a different qualification route.
Applied film or laminate
Adds a continuous decorative layer. It may change airflow or cover openings, so it should not replace a tested construction unless the panel system is designed and verified for it.
A controlled acoustic panel sample workflow
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Identify the construction. Record face, fiber or rigid material, core, backing, coating, supplier, product code, batch and stated certifications.
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Map the functional surface. Locate pores, perforations, slots, edges, mounting zones and regions that must remain free of ink or fixtures.
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Inspect and load safely. Check dust, loose fibers, flatness, thickness, weight, hold-down, origin, height and carriage clearance.
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Print controlled coverage tests. Compare representative color, detail, coverage and any white layer while keeping settings and sample locations traceable.
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Complete the assembly. Cut, frame, back, mount and install the sample using the intended air gap, hardware and orientation.
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Separate approvals. Record visual and handling results, then complete any required acoustic, fire, emissions or durability verification with the responsible party.
Panel details to record
- PET felt, textile face, perforated or slotted rigid face
- Core, backing, coating and adhesive construction
- Supplier, product code, batch and stated certifications
- Dimensions, thickness, individual weight and flatness
- Pore, slot or perforation size and open-area map
- Surface color, fibers, dust and printable-face condition
Completed-panel checks
- Color and detail at the intended viewing distance
- White opacity and registration when used
- Open pores, slots and perforations after printing
- Adhesion, fiber appearance and handling resistance
- Edges, seams, frame, backing, air gap and mounting
- Required acoustic and regulatory verification status
Why a visually successful print is not an acoustic approval
A graphic can look acceptable while changing surface airflow, open area or how a facing interacts with the core. Acoustic behavior also depends on panel thickness, backing, air cavity, frame, mounting and frequency range. A print sample therefore answers visual and surface questions; it does not automatically preserve a published acoustic rating.
When performance matters, approve the same printed and assembled construction that will be supplied to the project.
Plan ink coverage around the functional surface
Porous felt faces
Compare partial and heavier coverage on the real felt. Record fiber appearance, surface feel, color, adhesion and any change that requires acoustic verification.
Perforated or slotted faces
Build a reliable opening map into the production artwork. Keep critical openings clear and inspect for bridging, overspray or blocked holes.
White and varnish layers
Add layers only when they serve the approved appearance. More ink film can affect coverage, texture, flexibility, production time and the functional test plan.
Estimate output from the complete panel workflow
Headline printer speed is only one part of finished-panel capacity. A realistic pilot includes:
- Panel receiving, identification, storage and surface inspection
- Dust removal, loading, alignment and safe hold-down
- Artwork panelization, opening masks and RIP preparation
- Color, white and varnish passes where approved
- Visual inspection, cutting, assembly, packing and installation sequence
- Required acoustic or regulatory verification plus rejected-work allowance
Time the approved process before committing to panels per shift or project turnaround.
What to send with a sample request
Panel system
Representative face and complete panel, supplier code, fiber or rigid construction, core, backing, coating, batch and stated certifications.
Artwork
Production file, panel map, protected openings, final size, color reference, viewing distance, coverage and white-layer expectations.
Assembly
Cutting, framing, backing, air gap, mounting, orientation, hardware, cleaning, handling, packing and installation method.
Acceptance
Quantity, versions, turnaround, visual criteria and the acoustic, fire, emissions or durability requirements that remain to be verified.