first print on banner material

[signwizz]

im printing on banner for the first time what do i have to do different from printing on vinyl.I heard you have to raise the print head and change the profile is there anything else
thanx shane

 

[Malkin]

We don't need to raise the print head on our vp-540. I suppose it's different from one machine to another though.

 

[ddubia]

On our HP8000 we raise the print head by loosening the thumb screws that secure the lever on each side of the head that raise and lower the head. Loosen the thumb screws move the levers down to raise the head (up to lower them) and tighten the thumb screws then you're all set.

 

[scarface]

I didn't have to raise the heads on my sp300...

 

[Jmac349]

You also may want to use a middle pinch roller if possible. This will keep the banner from folding up in the middle and prevent head strike.

 

[signwizz]

just tried it and it was blurry and the banner was lifting a little almost hitting the head do i readjust the heat ,the banner material im using is ultra flex what profile do i use just leave it on vinyl
thanx shane

 

[stickygraphics12]

What printer are you using?

 

[signwizz]

roland sp300v sorry

 

[tomence]

Scarface should be able to help you out since he has SP300 and just printed his first banner, and it looked nice.

 

[signwizz]

got it done looks alright will post pics
thanx for the input just nervous the first time dont want head strikes and stuff
thanx shane

 

[scarface]

Yeah deff man, I did alot of reading before i got my first one printed. I didn't raise the heads at all. To be honest, on the profile, i used the generic 1 profile in VW and it printed VERY good quality but it took a long time for the ink to fully dry since it laid down alot of ink. My heaters are honestly on the max setting up since i find it opens the pours the best and creates a better print then with lower heat. This is on banner as well as digital cal vinyl.