skarekrow

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  1. Posted

    Re-Save your Original image in a Bitmap Program like Photoshop or Gimp as a .jpg with a

    slightly larger background so that the Black in your Example Image

    does not touch the outside edges of the Background.

    Alternately, you could remove the white background in a bitmap Program and save as a .png with a

    TRANSPARENT background and Trace in VinylMaster..

    Then, Vector Trace.

     

    Vectorize_01b.jpg

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  2. Posted

    I've had excellent results with Orafol 751 and 951 on Marine installations.

    They're both Cast Vinyls with the exact same adhesive.

    The 951 is rated @ 8-10 years and the 751 @ 7 - 8 years, depending upon color and sheen.

  7. Posted

    With the Text Tool selected, adjust the "Physical Size" of your Glyph(s) where Highlighted in red circle.

    Use the Select (Arrow) Tool to Adjust the Height or Width (Left of Padlock).

    Unlock Proportions (Padlock icon) if you need to adjust Height & Width separately.

     

    VmTextSize.jpg

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  10. Posted

    QUOTE from OP > ... and even the entire cutter swapped out for a new one and I am have the same issue!!! <

    This would indicate that the problem may likely be with the Computer itself.

    Windows 10 has presented plotter issues for other users too... maybe install your VinylMaster on an

    older version of Windows and/or try (free) Signblazer Plotter Program to completely eliminate those variables .

    Which version of Vinylmaster are you using?

     

  13. Posted

    2 hours ago, autometrik said:

     QUOTE > practice, practice, practice like hell,   over and over until they get it right...<

    Practice at 'Hand-Trimming' vinyl is fairly fruitless if your Goal is to get a Cutter.

    Your Practice time would be better spent working with Imaging  Software and Vector Graphics, IMO.

    There are a few Free Programs such as Inkscape and Sign Blazer that may Better advance your Knowledge Base.

    2cents.

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  20. Posted

    Yup... Figuring out what works best for one's Workflow & Budget is a big deal for a shop.

    What may work perfect for one may be disaster for another.

    I print just a few Positives a week to burn Screens with and the

    OEM Epson pigment inks Print fine, solid Transparencies for the Halftone work,

    without breaking the Bank.

    Also have no issues with Chip Reset Workarounds & Schemes.

     

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  21. Posted

    Agreed... Wise to stick with the Quality Products and Workmanship.

    The Graphics Industry has been swept the way of so many other Products and Services these days.

    Our World is flush with Walmart Mentality and Confusion of Low Price / Good Value.

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  22. Posted

    There must be a large number of shops using poor quality inks and substrate then.

    I see a lot of Printed Vinyl that's faded and/or cracked.

    (or perhaps the Custy's aren't taking proper care of it?)

  24. Posted

    Sorry, admittedly, I just scanned the Headings. I have to agree with you though Bevins...

    from what I know about desktop inkjet inks and PU and PolyVinyls,

    doesn't seem likely that the inks would adhere well or for very long.

    Seems like they haven't even really perfected the ecosolvent vinyl printing from the

    amount of it I see fading and peeling.

     

  25. Posted

    It does exist... Here are a few ads for "Inkjet Printable HTV";

    https://www.uscutter.com/SISER-ColorPrint-Easy-Printable-Heat-Transfer-Vinyl?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&adpos=1o1&scid=scplp5522&sc_intid=5522&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIiKDEm_zW2wIVA16GCh1J1ARHEAQYASABEgJv-vD_BwE

    https://www.brilliantvinyl.com/Inkjet-Printable-HTV-Transfers/

    https://www.heattransferwarehouse.com/category/printable-heat-transfer-vinyl

    https://www.amazon.com/Printable-Transfer-Printer-Fabrics-T-shirts/dp/B07BS7556S