Overlapping Design Query…What To Tell Customer??

[David Rowland]

my customers should supply the files as images only…

if we are fitting and printing the print, we put the ‘right’ overlapps on.

If customer is fitting and we are printing, they are expected to put their own overlaps on, but the rip software can handle it if needed.

[George Elsmore]

I suggest telling the customer you are going to have overlaps so there is no suprises when the van is done ie customer says "I didnt want seams on the print" you have put them on without explaining….if he was awkward you could be in trouble.

just my 10 bobs worth

George

[Chris Parsons]

Thanks guys…just what I needed to know. 🙂

I thought I had better check up what the normal way of handling these things with customers. I always explain to the customer about the overlapping, but a few have not gone ahead with the order when I explained the need for overlapping.

I think it was the first time they were having such a large design of their vehicles.

[Chris Parsons]

Just wondering…what size overlap do you use?

Is it different for solid vinyl compared to printed designs?

Cheers

[Jill Marie Welsh]

I always explain to the customer that there will be an overlap on the bigger stuff.
(I only have a 15" plotter)
Usually they don’t care.
Always remember to put the top part on last.
Love….Jill

[Nicola McIntosh]

quote Jill Marie Welsh:

Always remember to put the top part on last.

good to keep reminding us jill….im amazed at the amount of stuff i’ve seen where its done the other way round 😕

nik