Question is all pvc coated for printing?

[netsol]

we are using
4' x 8' x 3 mm (1/8") | Komatex | White Matte | Rigid Foam PVC Sheet
and it prints like this (see attached)
do i have to order a particular "flavor" to print white background with no bleed?

we order mostly from harbor sales.

 

[GaSouthpaw]

No, not all PVC is print ready (though many can be printed on with no problem), and yes- you get a particular "flavor" (usually called "Digital" or some variation of that). Alternatively, you could use an adhesion promoter.

 

[Gino]

Thats mostly static. Wipe it down with alcohol and wipe until fully dry. Do not let it air dry.

 

[netsol]

Suggestion for what adhesion promoter?
I assumed all +

 

[GaSouthpaw]

I cannot recall the adhesion promoter's manufacturer. I suggest checking with the manufacturer of your printer for what they recommend. If that's not doable, try asking your print media supplier.

 

[netsol]

gino, i treat these the same way we do coro. spray with 91% isopropyl.
wipe with microfiber cloth. FLIP. do reverse side. print.

do you think i should invest in one of those static wands?

we will obviously be more disciplined about our "wipedown procedure

thank you!

 

[Gino]

Is that a flatbed print or are you printing to vinyl, then laying it down ?? The way it was described, I figured flatbed.

 

[netsol]

printed on mutoh vj1617h
hybrid, not a true flatbed
printed on 3mm komatex

 

[Gino]

Same difference. Still printing directly and not onto vinyl. The static on some of these products actually draws the ink overspray around and makes that kinda scenario. Perhaps it's the komatex and/or air drying. When you remove the protective covering on these plastics, the static is really increases. Cripes, I get little shocks while doing it. Waiting a bit and wiping it down, eliminates just about all of that.

 

[netsol]

yes, i always pull off the covering let it sit, spray with iso & wipe with microfibre, flip and repeat & almost always flip again and repeat the print side

 

[netsol]

i was considerig modifying to raise the temp another 10 degrees.