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I have learned a lot over the last couple months with trial and error, but this one issue has me stumped. I am using a Summa 4sx to print then laminating with Arlon 3220 and finally contour/flexcutting with a Summa D75. When I was initially testing before laminating I never had an issue with...

Okay, got that part figured out, but now I am confused on one other point. Since I will not be going roll to roll, after I end a poster and cut it off how would I keep tension from the rear? Is rear tension even necessary? I would also think it is not wise to leave the upper roller against the...

Thanks for both of your input. I actually have a roll of 20 lb bond from an old inkjet that I'm probably going to load on my front roller that I can follow my laminates through. This will be a cheap and easy solution. Thanks again!

I am really new at this and have a question that may be obvious, but I would rather not guess. I just purchased the US Tech Pro 65S laminator and will be laminating various size posters. I have watched the videos on setting up the laminator, which is straight forward, but the video shows roll to...

After some frustrating trial and error I would have to agree. I decided I can't mess around with this if I'm going to take production where I am planning. Buying a laminator tomorrow. Anybody want to buy a lightly used Big Squeegee?

I have been trying to find an answer to my issue for a week or so, so I am hoping putting this in the Summa forum will get me some feedback from other Summa clear vinyl users or Summa direct. I have a specific application that requires a clear backing, so I sprung for the Summa 3M clear vinyl...

Well, I'm coming to the conclusion I may have to bite the bullet and get a laminator. May be worth the money so I don't lose my mind doing all this with the BS. Totally new to this, so any suggestions on the best value product on a tight budget?

They definitely are better. I have tried to let the print sit before laminating and it doesn't change the outcome. Yesterday I did another test and put a LOT of down pressure as I applied the laminate and it made the slivering 70% better. This morning it is almost gone. It just seems odd that it...

Pretty much laminating immediately. This was actually a question of mine. Does the Summa require any outgassing like solvent? It looks like the silvering is consistent even in non print area, so I wouldn't think it needs to, but better make sure.

That's a good idea. I am going to try to get a few samples to try them out. The more I research, the more I am starting to get a picture of this process. I found this post that gives a good description http://www.signs101.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-80362.html. The biggest issue I have is...

Thanks for the input. I actually went and bought a used table with a laminate surface and it definitely seems to have helped. I am still having a major silvering (just found out that was the term for it) issue. I have watched the videos a ton of times and I am 99% sure I am doing everything...

I am using a Summa to print on their clear vinyl (3m 7725 I believe) and using Arlon 3220 as an overlaminate. I bought the Big Squeegee to get me off the ground and I feel like I am following the directions clearly. My first go I had some bubbles, which I honestly expected, but I have a bigger...

I have a printing background, but found a new application we purchased a Summa 4sx to pursue. This is a different animal than I'm used to so I'm trying to not make too many mistakes... My application is small labels (4"x6") that are in a very high traffic situation, so durability is critical. I...