Adhesive Paper Stickers

[ncastrellon]

I'd like to start printing paper stickers on our VP540. Is this possible on a solvent printer because I like doing everything in-house. If this can be done, what's the best media for the job? My searches are not really getting me anywhere. Thanks folks.

 

[HaroldDesign]

Pressure sensitive vinyl & paper is all over the place. Search for pressure sensitive materials - not "sticker" materials. Your VP540 will print them.

 

[gabagoo]

I bet you any money that calendered vinyl is cheaper than paper adhesive these days lol

 

[ncastrellon]

Agreed

I bet you any money that calendered vinyl is cheaper than paper adhesive these days lol

I am quite sure it is. I'm just seeing if the option was available… you never know if a client is picky in that regard.

 

[Farmboy]

I would agree. Vinyl's gonna be more cost effective. I would think contour cutting paper would be no picnic. Seems like it would dull your knife quicker and getting the depth right would be a chore. Not that it couldn't be done.

 

[gabagoo]

I would agree. Vinyl's gonna be more cost effective. I would think contour cutting paper would be no picnic. Seems like it would dull your knife quicker and getting the depth right would be a chore. Not that it couldn't be done.

I never thought about that aspect of it. Paper crack and peel decals are generally guiltine cut or die cut. Not sure you could actually do it on a vinyl cutter, and if you could getting the depth correct would be a beatch.

 

[HaroldDesign]

Here's one. I've printed on it, but I haven't kiss-cut it.
http://www.advantagesignsupply.com/Optima-Opti-Solve-Glossy-Self-Adhesive-Paper-5-mil-30-x-165