The difference between printed and cut Lettering is generally cut from a sheet of coloured vinyl, once the letters are applied you can run your hand over the letters and you would feel the edges.
Below is an example of cut vinyl lettering, the tape helps to remove the lettering from the backing paper, it is then applied to the substrate and the tape removed to leave just the lettering behind on your sign. We have an online designer you can take a look at

Printed signs are just that, printed, we print our signs on to white vinyl and use cmyk colours accordingly. The result is a smooth print generally covered in a clear laminate to protect the print from scuffs or cleaning.
