White gloss sign vinyl?

[anozira02]

I am trying to fined an outdoor white gloss printable vinyl! I have a converted Roland Cj-500 to do my outdoor printing with, and for some reason when printing it seems the printout looks spotty. The white glossy vinyl I am using is Mactac.. any ideas anyone?

 

[john1]

All typical printable vinyl comes white. 3M, Oracal, Avery, General Formulations etc

Spotting may be contamination on the material (fingerprints, oils, dirt, bad roll etc)

 

[anozira02]

John, you are so right! After posting the message I took alcohol and cleaned down the media with a soft wiping tow ...and wow what a difference it made!
Thanks for your input!

 

[john1]

No problem, Glad i could help

I haven't had this issue yet *crosses fingers* but have heard of others and sometimes it comes this way from the factory for whatever reason.

 

[strypguy]

John is right,

I usually clean the first foot or two of media I print each day.
I always wash my hands before handling it as well. I've had a few prints ruined by contaminated fingers.
For instance, do not eat a pack of Doritos and handle the media. Don't ask me how I know this, lol.

John

 

[john1]

John is right,

I usually clean the first foot or two of media I print each day.
I always wash my hands before handling it as well. I've had a few prints ruined by contaminated fingers.
For instance, do not eat a pack of Doritos and handle the media. Don't ask me how I know this, lol.

John

lol