Why Do So Many People Use IJ180 When the Project Doesn't Seem to Call for It?

[Proofread People]

Just likely everyone wants everything laminated when most stuff doesn't need laminate, half the interior walls graphics I see are laminated, total waste

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[kcollinsdesign]

I just order exactly what I need from wholesale printers. No inventory, no machines, no maintenance, no labor cost, no material handling, little space needed, no environmental concerns (air conditioning in work and storage space, solvent exhaust), and the ability to direct ship to save time and money. Pricing examples: 3M IJ180 with 3M 8518 lam: $4/sq.ft. Intermediate $2/sq.ft., 3M IJ35: $2.50/sq.ft. Prices vary a bit depending on printer and volume. You do need to add shipping cost, and prices will be going up (tariffs and other factors), but that will be the case whether you print in-house or use a jobber. Made the decision 15 years ago and never looked back. 40% margin on all printed products so we make a little profit, but it is not a major source of revenue. I out-source anything I can. We make our money on project management, installations, and design.