Fathead Type Prints on HP Latex 115?

[Neu2Signs]

Hi, has anyone printed fathead type prints on an HP Latex ? I have a Latex 115 that I would like to print those but want to know what substrate to use that is re-usable and removable several times. Also any tips or tricks for doing such items? As my username states, I am new to the commercial world as far as signs and wide format decals.

 

[Signstein]

You're looking for repositionable films. Phototex and Yupo Octopus are two products I've used before:

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[Stacey K]

Hmmm...I make a good amount of fat heads and I print on my 115 on regular calendared vinyl then apply to foam board. Then I manually trim them around the head and neck area with an exacto knife. I'm quite good at now so it only takes me about 30 seconds to trim. You can either order sheets from your sign supply or in a pinch you can go to Hobby Lobby and grab foam boards - ask me how I know lol. All the fat heads I've made have been custom cut around the head, which I think is the point of a fat head. Otherwise, maybe just use a piece of coroplast and you can add a few layers before it gets yucky.

 

[jimbug72]

Hmmm...I make a good amount of fat heads and I print on my 115 on regular calendared vinyl then apply to foam board. Then I manually trim them around the head and neck area with an exacto knife. I'm quite good at now so it only takes me about 30 seconds to trim. You can either order sheets from your sign supply or in a pinch you can go to Hobby Lobby and grab foam boards - ask me how I know lol. All the fat heads I've made have been custom cut around the head, which I think is the point of a fat head. Otherwise, maybe just use a piece of coroplast and you can add a few layers before it gets yucky.

When Fatheads (fatheads.com) first came out, I believe they were only offering contour cut movable adhesive wall decals. Their hook was that they had licensing for all of the major sporting league logos and players. Since then the term fathead has turned into a generic term for all contour cut removable decals as well as the contour cut rigid signs like you are talking about, and no longer just a reference to the specific name brand. Kinda like how Photoshop has become the default term for photo editing and Bandaid has become the default term for adhesive bandages. I believe what the OP is looking for is advice on contour cut movable wall graphics materials using their latex printer.

Edited to add to OP: We've used Briteline IM3202 from Grimco once since we've transitioned to our 315 Latex. It prints and cuts nicely, but I cannot speak to its reusability as of yet. The one job we did was just for temporary use to be disposed of by the customer after the promotion was over.

 

[Neu2Signs]

Stacey K

Thanks, I think I am talking about the other type of fathead that sticks to the wall, not for an actual sign to hold with someone's 'fathead' lol.

 

[Neu2Signs]

When Fatheads (fatheads.com) first came out, I believe they were only offering contour cut movable adhesive wall decals. Their hook was that they had licensing for all of the major sporting league logos and players. Since then the term fathead has turned into a generic term for all contour cut removable decals as well as the contour cut rigid signs like you are talking about, and no longer just a reference to the specific name brand. Kinda like how Photoshop has become the default term for photo editing and Bandaid has become the default term for adhesive bandages. I believe what the OP is looking for is advice on contour cut movable wall graphics materials using their latex printer.

Edited to add to OP: We've used Briteline IM3202 from Grimco once since we've transitioned to our 315 Latex. It prints and cuts nicely, but I cannot speak to its reusability as of yet. The one job we did was just for temporary use to be disposed of by the customer after the promotion was over.

Thanks, I just got some Kodak stuff from US Cutter:

KODAK Photo Tex Repositionable Fabric for Aqueous & Latex Inks​

 

[jimbug72]

Thanks, I just got some Kodak stuff from US Cutter:

KODAK Photo Tex Repositionable Fabric for Aqueous & Latex Inks​

No problem. Check out the links Signstein posted above. We used to use PhotoTex on our old Roland solvent printer and it was awesome for reusability. It was almost like a woven cloth type material. Easy to work with and apply/reapply.

 

[Stacey K]

Ha ha...yup, you guys are right! I'm so used to making the rigid ones I forgot about the wall ones LOL

 

[Boudica]

Ha ha...yup, you guys are right! I'm so used to making the rigid ones I forgot about the wall ones LOL

To be fair, the op was a little confusing. I was keeping quiet because 1. I thought rigid material fathead like you. But I have different capabilities so per the subject title I can't help.
2. Is it a wall graphic like jimbug said. Again, we Don't have a latex printer. Uv and echo solvent here. photo Tex is the answer.