Wallgraphics1
New Member
Hi everyone so I’m kind of new to this forum but I have been using it as a resource for studying a new operation that I wish to add to my business for sometime. I have learned a ton from this form and now I’m looking for some advice on my business plan.
So I am entrepreneur at heart but went to school and double majored in graphic design and Economics. I’ve been researching this new business for sometime what the best method for production and now I’m looking for your help. I want to produce wall graphics on demand from my online website and through my sales channels I’m not interested in becoming a full own Sing Maker because I know that is too big of a learning curve to undergo.
So I talked to a number of sign supplier about what I will need to get started. As far machinery I have been looking at Rolland Pro4 XR-640 this is the newest the suppliers have told me this is newest and best machine out there. One of the suppliers I have talked to a lot and has really helped me was recommending a refurbished VP-540 with a warranty for 6 months on parts and labor. He was saying that there wasn’t that big of a difference in quality of two printers and biggest difference would be in print speeds. So I was wondering if this was true or he was just trying to sell me the refurbished.
As far as media goes I have looked at lots and really am leaning towards Phototex because I think this product seems to have the best durability. Also not being an experienced printer I am worried with some of vinyl materials about curling which has occurred on some samples I have printed on. Other materials I have considered are Avery MPI 2611 ad Graphtex. So if anyone has any opinion on media it would greatly appreciated.
Options 2 I have looked at contracting out the printing to a company that focus on printing. This is a real appealing option to me because it would take the whole printing operation out of the business. So in my research the best pricing I was giving was between $3 and $4 a square foot for various Medias. I was wondering if these were fair prices.
All my graphic work has already been made with vectors and cutlines and I’m experienced on that side of business. So the biggest question I would have if I’m really motivated to learn do you think I’m better off producing myself or outsourcing. All opinions and advice would be greatly appreciated.
So I am entrepreneur at heart but went to school and double majored in graphic design and Economics. I’ve been researching this new business for sometime what the best method for production and now I’m looking for your help. I want to produce wall graphics on demand from my online website and through my sales channels I’m not interested in becoming a full own Sing Maker because I know that is too big of a learning curve to undergo.
So I talked to a number of sign supplier about what I will need to get started. As far machinery I have been looking at Rolland Pro4 XR-640 this is the newest the suppliers have told me this is newest and best machine out there. One of the suppliers I have talked to a lot and has really helped me was recommending a refurbished VP-540 with a warranty for 6 months on parts and labor. He was saying that there wasn’t that big of a difference in quality of two printers and biggest difference would be in print speeds. So I was wondering if this was true or he was just trying to sell me the refurbished.
As far as media goes I have looked at lots and really am leaning towards Phototex because I think this product seems to have the best durability. Also not being an experienced printer I am worried with some of vinyl materials about curling which has occurred on some samples I have printed on. Other materials I have considered are Avery MPI 2611 ad Graphtex. So if anyone has any opinion on media it would greatly appreciated.
Options 2 I have looked at contracting out the printing to a company that focus on printing. This is a real appealing option to me because it would take the whole printing operation out of the business. So in my research the best pricing I was giving was between $3 and $4 a square foot for various Medias. I was wondering if these were fair prices.
All my graphic work has already been made with vectors and cutlines and I’m experienced on that side of business. So the biggest question I would have if I’m really motivated to learn do you think I’m better off producing myself or outsourcing. All opinions and advice would be greatly appreciated.
