Hello,
Bill with BILD Print Media here. As I mentioned in my introductory letter last month, my focus will be to provide the information and resources needed to find total success when using BILD Print Media Products.
Before jumping into all of the products and application process, I find myself stepping back and wanting to review the very basics that must be followed for successful printing. When trouble shooting with customers, most of the time the issues can be addressed through the following run conditions:
These 8 tips will help ensure you have a successful run conditions with BILD products.
1. Material alignment. Squaring up your roll is key. The slightest offset can bring big issues in the run. Remember, a little offset in the beginning is a lot offset down the roll. BILD is thick and can’t accommodate slight offset like say a banner or a pressure sensitive vinyl.
2. 6” core adaptors. BILD is supplied on 6” inner cores rolled print side OUT. The material is supplied on 6” core to ensure you get the most yield possible. We provide free adaptors which are reusable. Also remember when printing, it’s important to support the center of the core for best results. Core adapters come with instructions in the box, but you can always call if you have questions.
3. Room conditions. Print as close to the actual install temperature as possible. The material grows two ways – up and out. 75° F is a safe zone.
4. Print settings. We recommend a profile for gloss vinyl banner. It is ideal on roll devices to make a profile to accommodate the thickness on stepping. Vacuum’s start around 60%. We also recommend raising your print carriage an extra 0.20” in height.
5. Rerolling. When rerolling on a print device, be sure to roll the material textured side OUT, displaying the image rather than white. Referencing back to the 6” core, this will make follow thru production and help speed up installs as well. Keep your rolls wound tight and square to prevent distortion of the image. Take your time and plan ahead!
6. Finishing. Material should be delivered on a core, properly wound. You want the product to go flat as soon as possible, so rolling the image out is ideal. Be sure to cover the entire image if you are using shrink wrap, as this will help with lay down, 6” core rolled image out will provide the best results.
7. Packing. When shipping in cold weather, we recommend a thin layer of padding to ensure rough handling will not shock or crack material. The way our material arrives to you is the same way it should ship out to customers!
8. Project guidance. Better Life Technology offers free services to help guide you on your projects and processes. No one knows printed vinyl flooring better than us, so we hope you trust in our expertise. We want to help you achieve the best results and the most profitable avenue.
These tips are simple but absolutely necessary to begin successfully printing BILD products. We are happy to visit your facility and provide hands on training if you would like.
Stay tuned for next month, when we begin looking into the different market segments and how to position your company for success with BILD Print Media.
Cheers,
Bill Rothe
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