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Which entry level wide format print and cut machine?
Hi,
We are a relatively new company and have found the forum very useful in many different aspects. We primarily do garment transfer printing, sublimation printing and cut vinyls.
We are looking at expanding our equipment range so that we can produce items such as banners and durable ‘stickers’ for (in particular) the moto-x industry.
Therefore we need a print and cut solution and advice on producing transfers that would withstand the wear and tear of off road motorcycling -we are aware that we will need to laminate the transfers for extra durability.
We have researched various machines, but don’t really know whether to go for a thermal or solvent based solution.Any advice would be much appreciated. Thank you
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Hi. grafityp.co.uk supply some good packages which might be of interest to you there number is 01827300500
Hope that helps
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If you want to do banners , there is no option other than an inkjet – thermal printing can never be competitive.
A 54″ machine is ideal like a Roland 540V versacam or one of the full solvent aftermarket conversions. -
Think about getting two seperate machines so that you’re not stuck when, not if, one breaks down and importantly you can be printing on one while the others cutting which significantly increases output.
More expensive certainly but companies like Mimaki and Mutoh are always having special deals for the two.
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I have a Rockhopper 38 printer and summa 120se cutter works fine came as a package with a laminator from Edward Mathius. Link on UKS home page. You will need a laminator whatever anyone says, i would also improve the rip to one that allows you to print and cut in one software profiles for different media available for onyx and ergosoft are most common. I print in Flexi and cut in win plot but profiles are what i have made or adapted if you want any further info PmM me or speak to Harry @ Edward Mathius if you do say hi for me (Kevin @ Uksigns & Signwear)
Kev
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Hi Pancake 😮
There was a whole topic on making durable stickers not so long ago, goop had some good info on the vinyl and laminate to use, convex, similar to the stuff danger uk use.
https://www.uksignboards.com/viewtopic.p … e+stickers is the link to the topic.
Steve
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Many thanks for the information guys it’s much appreciated.
I had a look at a set of MX graphics produced by Danger UK a little earlier in the week. I should imagine they’re using an Edge or a PC600 to produce these decals as this particular design had a decent chrome finish and also noticed that the colour alignment wasn’t 100% perfect. Am I right in saying that along with running costs this is one of the draw backs of using a Thermal Transfer Printer?)
Also, does anyone know whether there have been any developments with regards a UK supplier of the Convex vinyl?
Phil
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