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VersaCamm Vinyl
Hi Folks
So there’s quite a few folks out there with a VersaCamm.
What white vinyl has been found to be the vinyl the VersaCamm Likes?
Which vinyl gives a print that isn’t easily removed by rubbing with a finger? That’s a VersaCamm using Roland SOL inks (Not TruSolvent)
Regards
Dave -
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The best results we get are from Starrex (X-film) polymeric white 5-7 yr vinyl , its a little more pricey but really holds the inks well , prints with superb resolution and cuts and weeds easy.
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dave & rodney cos he will have a view on this i am comming to a view that Rubbing off as you say might be to do with humidaty although i do not have a problem with it
about to get shot down in flames chris
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Sorry , the other one that is good is the Graphityp (grafitak?) s22p
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i dont know about rub tests etc mate, but i think that the profiles that come standard are for metamark md5.
i was speaking to mark brown of william smith (3M) and hes offering profile his print vinyl.. they say their vinyls (like all suppliers) are best for print life for the versacamm and soljet. in their defence they are openly advertising they are the only ones “3M & ROLAND” combined to give a 5 year unlaminated life on the prints.
(for the record i know thats not for vehicles 😉 )maybe to find out more you could call mark brown on that.. hes a nice guy and knows a fair bit about his stuff. 07778517924
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Mr Sticker,
Think of this , a pigment cant really be absorbed into PVC , its not really a porous product , it sits atop the pvc. The solvent carrier can either flash off and deposit the pigment or can partially liquify (read attack) the vinyl and mingle with the liquified part and be more permanent.
If the solvent liquifies the vinyl , there are consequences. If it doesnt , there are also consequences.
You takes your choice and pays your munny!!:) -
im using orajet 3851, works fine but its a little bit to fragile, scratches easily.
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I quite like Hexis HD5702, takes ink well and dries quickly. Their HD5703 clear gives good results on variable dry.
I use the MD5-100 profile 720dpi BiDir 16 passes for these vinyls.
Mark
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Hi Folks. Hi Mr Sticker.
So you don’t have the smudge problem. No one else has actualy stated that. So I look to you for more info. What do you think? I’m using the Roland recommended vinyl – as supplied with the machine – MetaMark Digital Vinyl. Print rubs off with the thumb rub! So what am I missing?
Regards Dave -
Hi Folks
Just a thought – What do you folks produce mainly from your VersaCamm?
Outdoor Sign Graphics, Vehicle Graphics or labels decals and safety signs?
Regards Dave -
dave a quick wipe with mr sheen cures the problem enhanses the print and feels good the rip settings also have a lot to do with it – i have been doing it for years on pc60 prints and has been mentioned several times on here – al so larger sol type prints are a bit of a sod to fitt cos the solvents attacking the vinyl the felt squeege glides over the print better as well – just dont get it on to the substrate so keep the cloths seperate
chris
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