Need Help New In The Digital Print

[SALVATORE]

How do you guys figure out the price for square feet for digital print , let say a 4'x4' on Oracal 3165 no Laminated not contour cut just print and apply on a 4'x4' MDO Customer provide? I know it goes by the area where you ar located but , Is there any book to go by or somenthing?....any help I will appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[Signchief]

Id love to know the process you use to install an unlaminated print on 4x4 mdo! Please share!

 

[Christian @ 2CT Media]

Id love to know the process you use to install an unlaminated print on 4x4 mdo! Please share!

OrangeA laminator for $219 would make quick work of it with no issues.

 

[Christian @ 2CT Media]

To the OP, we price based on cost.
Our overhead works out to $95/hr, we multiply materials by 3 and machine time + labor by 2.

In your situation as you specified we would be at $100. Basis for price 15mins print, materials, and 15mins install.

 

[DJr]

We are in South Florida and we would charge $6 to $7 a square foot for a good calendared material i.e. Oracal 3651 with Oraguard 210 lam. $9 to $10 a square ft. i.e. 3M 180 CV3 with 3M 8518 lam. But I agree with RJPW laminate, laminate, laminate. Your installs will be much easier.


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[bob]

Id love to know the process you use to install an unlaminated print on 4x4 mdo! Please share!

If this represents a mystery to you perhaps you might give some thought to taking up some other trade.

Nonetheless, if you don't have a laminator or a Big Squeegee, you mask it, hinge it, and squeegee it down. Admittedly this method with this size takes a bit more finesse than applying a bumper sticker but all it requires is experience. A second pair of hand cans prove to be a boon as well.

By the bye, what does the print being laminated or not have to do with anything? Certainly lamination makes the print a little stiffer but if you know what you're about it shouldn't matter one way or another. The process is identical, laminated or not.

 

[Oroscoe]

we use 3M IJ40 (print film 40 now). $8 per square foot for printable vinyl.

 

[DJr]

If you like 3651 you should check out Avery MPI 2923 EZ. We made the switch 6 years ago and never looked back! Prints better, (matte finish) applies better and shrinks a LOT less. Better price point too, especially when you're comparing with 3651GRA.

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Thanks I'll have to give that a try!


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[SALVATORE]

Thanks you guys for all your input, I'm aware that when is not laminated you might get the vinyl stretching and will factor but there is always a way around, appreciated for all your help , just a new guy in the Digital.
Thanks!