Vinyl Buckling

[mameighan]

I have been using Instant One air release vinyl and while I like the print on it I have an awful time with it bucking in the printer and therefore head strikes and contaminated prints. Any suggestions? I know that the heating may be a problem - should I reduce heat or increase it - what temps? I have a Mutoh 1324. would love to continue using it (price is great) but not with the frustrations

Thanks

Mark

 

[Gino]

Did you release the tension from the roll itself ??

The heat and pincher rollers also play a part in this.

Is it always loaded perfectly straight ??

 

[BigfishDM]

I would lower your heat settings a little bit and see if that helps at all. It is a pretty thin vinyl, I have one that's 2x thicker at 5 Mil and its also Bubble Free and its also a better price point at $115 for 54"x150'. I can send you one and if you don't love it you wont pay for it.

 

[mameighan]

Thanks - I usually pull quite a bit through before I start printing and it does help. The material is as straight as possible. When you say lower the temps - what is a minimum that you think I can get away with?

 

[Gino]

I don't have one, but I was told 45 45 45.

Not adhering to this combination can get you shot in a 7/11 robbery, so be very careful. ​

 

[brihalter]

Printer Settings

Hi Mark - sorry to hear that you have been experiencing some issues with the vinyl. I just sent you an email with some settings to use which should help you out. If you need anything else please email me at bhalter@instantonemedia.com or call 404-228-6329 x.304 and we will get you squared away.

Thanks,

 

[altereddezignz]

I just printed some of this test material and set it at 47,45,50. I never turn my post heater of 50. Most everything i run i run at 47-48, 45-46, 50. Also what vacuum do you have set on. I noticed that if i run a 54" wide material on high vacuum i have about a 65% change it will rub somewhere. Now the only thing i run on high is smaller than 36. Everything else is on high vacuum.