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Just wondering if any of you are printing on reflective. Roland has a printable reflective I use for vehicles etc, but it is high performance/conformable to rivits, and just too expensive for some temporary stuff I need to do. Anybody found a cheaper brand that will print?
I know I could print on calendared clear, but hoping to save that lamination step.
Suelynn
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Suelynn Sedor Sedor Signs Carnduff, SK Canada Posts: 2863 | From: Carnduff, SK Canada | Registered: Nov 1998
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Suelynn....my buddy with the SolJet prints on 3M reflective all the time with great success....
But it was the "680 Control-Tac" which is more expensive....we tried the cheaper 3M and the ink flaked off.
But the high end grade worked very well....
I believe that Roland uses the 3M Control Tac stuff and brands it for their use...and I think it is more expensive than buying 3M branded reflective. Seems like that's what his Soljet dealer told him...
That much I can tell you - the 3M Control-Tac works well.
You might want to compare the price to the Roland...hope that helps.
-------------------- Todd Gill Outside The Lines Potterville, MI Posts: 7792 | From: Potterville, MI | Registered: Dec 2001
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I have had great sucess printing on the 3M 3200 series reflective (white is 3290 ). If you want vibrant colours do a double hit at standard mode( this takes quite a while to dry but reflects nice ) For medium duty stuff print at high resolution. For quick stuff that still looks good but does not reflect as colourful( looks a little washed )use standard mode and for black lettering for temp traffic signs print at low resolution. Laminate with 2mil if you think it will get any abuse.
Mark
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These are just coroplast directional markers for a drilling rig, they get beat up and replaced all the time, so the cheaper the better. I'll look into the brands you've mentioned.
Suelynn
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Suelynn Sedor Sedor Signs Carnduff, SK Canada Posts: 2863 | From: Carnduff, SK Canada | Registered: Nov 1998
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I did a little practice printing and thought you might be interested in the results.
I tried two kinds of Avery reflective, the ink puddled on both. I also tried a scrap of 3M scotchlite that I had on hand and it printed beautifully. Then I phoned around to order some more, and 3 vinyl suppliers no longer carry 3M. I thought that was weird. The third supplier I called had a printable reflective for a very reasonable price, so I ordered some (I think it is made in Japan). I doubt it is conformable, but for this job sounds perfect.
Thanks for the advice you guys, I really appreciate it.
Suelynn
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Suelynn Sedor Sedor Signs Carnduff, SK Canada Posts: 2863 | From: Carnduff, SK Canada | Registered: Nov 1998
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