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Laserjet on Vinyl.
- Thread starter PiizzLe
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Bill Modzel
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You can actually melt vinyl in a laserjet printer. . . .tyvek also, don't ask me how I know that. . . .
anotherdog
New Member
??? I would no more feed vinyl into a laser printer than I would craft cheese slices.
However I just googled it and there are laser printable vinyls.
Wow, letter size vinyl in a laser printer. That has to have all the guys who wrap vehicles worried.
Now I wonder if you can toast cheese in there too?
However I just googled it and there are laser printable vinyls.
Wow, letter size vinyl in a laser printer. That has to have all the guys who wrap vehicles worried.
Now I wonder if you can toast cheese in there too?
dypinc
New Member
What size can you run through your laserjet. 12 x 18 or 13 x 19
http://www.onlinelabels.com/large-format-label-sheets.aspx
http://www.wholesalelabels.com/items/a~size-large-format-label-sheets/list.htm
I print large format polyester labels with the digital press all the time. And sometime they are used for signage.
But like I said you need to find out how much margin you need outside your targets.
http://www.onlinelabels.com/large-format-label-sheets.aspx
http://www.wholesalelabels.com/items/a~size-large-format-label-sheets/list.htm
I print large format polyester labels with the digital press all the time. And sometime they are used for signage.
But like I said you need to find out how much margin you need outside your targets.
letterman7
New Member
Your alternative is to sub out your print work to someone who has the correct machines to do just that. You cannot use a tabletop laserjet to print wrap or sign vinyl. You might be able to find a used wide format for a decent price, then purchase the software to print registration marks on your print job so you can run it through the Graphtec. That is, of course, assuming that the Graphtec is capable of identifying registration marks. If not, then you're still at square one. Sub the jobs out.
Flame
New Member
If you do not have the money then you are not prepared to sell the product. It would be like "I want to open a bakery but don't have the money for dough". Inkjet ink will fade in literally weeks, it will not work for any form of sign/graphic work.
If you are just trying to start small, look into getting a loan on a BN20 as it's a great starter machine.
If you are just trying to start small, look into getting a loan on a BN20 as it's a great starter machine.
dypinc
New Member
He was not talking about inkjet ink here. He was asking about fused toner (LASERJET) which will last an amazing long time compared to aqueous ink.
dypinc
New Member
But you can print on polyester label sheets which will hold up just a well as cheap calendared vinyl.
Flame
New Member
Encouraging someone to use a laserjet to make digital prints is insane. Just my honest opinion. Unless it's for scrap booking or something along those lines.
laserman70
New Member
was a printer tech for HP for years....
average fuser temperature is 392 °F
Better make sure whatever ur printing on can withstand those temps..
average fuser temperature is 392 °F
Better make sure whatever ur printing on can withstand those temps..
Flame
New Member
Hmmmmm, you're the kind of guy who would try to repair an exhaust leak with duct tape huh?
Right tools for the job. Sometimes you can skim corners and find a better solution. Sometimes you need to leave well enough alone and do it right.