c4l3b 0 Posted August 19, 2010 I've been researching this for a while, read the entire thread. I plan on doing small runs of relatively small stickers 2"x2" to letter size at max. -I'm thinking of going the Epson WF route, seems fairly cost effective. -I'll probably use Frogjuice, since I'm horrible with application What I don't see anywhere here is a cost analysis. I know it is difficult because each sticker has a different balance of each color, but I'd like to see something like.... THE epson wf30, printing full page rainbows(equal amounts of all colors) comes out to xxcents per letter sized sheet. I swear I've seen this kind of breakdown before on consumer photo printers. Any thoughts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c4l3b 0 Posted August 19, 2010 Looking at the waterproof permanent white vinyl at papilio, at qty of 100 (8.5x11) it is 72 cents per sheet combine that with this review of the epson workforce c40... which states 19.3 cents per page full color (down to 15.6 with the high yield cartridge) "Unfortunately, the WorkForce 40's ink costs are high. At the time of our review, the $17, standard-size black cartridge lasted 230 pages, or an outrageous 7.4 cents per page. Each color (cyan, magenta, yellow) cost $12.34 and lasted 310 pages, or nearly 4 cents per page--making a four-color page cost 19.3 cents." that leaves us with 91.3 cents per full color page of vinyl (72+19.3). Sound about right? Add UV coating to that as well I guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boosted 2 Posted August 19, 2010 go to cobraink.com get his refillable carts, or better yet buy a wf1100 from him with the cis already installed and your ink cost will be much much less. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c4l3b 0 Posted August 19, 2010 @boosted, Thanks! I might buy one from them just to avoid having to get all the stuff. Anyone else back up this company? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbsuperduty 0 Posted August 19, 2010 I run the refillable carts in my WF1100. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CRD 9 Posted August 20, 2010 Reliable company! Paco Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Poot25 9 Posted August 20, 2010 I got the WF 1100 2 weeks ago and printing beautifully!!!!recommend big time. ??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest debogus Posted August 20, 2010 The 1100 is on sale at office depot for 129 until this saturday .Also at staples next week ,starting sunday, for the same price Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest debogus Posted August 25, 2010 "this picture was print on oracal 631m-010 vinyl using epson printer" Pictures not posting . So your printing on matte white oracal ? With Stock inks ? What else is in your process ? Sealing method used ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stlouistech 2 Posted August 25, 2010 Sealing method used ? regular matte finish :Krylon Crystal Clear Acrylic Spray Gloss :thumbsup: So one whom wanted to get into this would need what? Epson 1100? What kind of ink? Do I need the CIS System? What Vinyl is needed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Queenkutie 1 Posted August 26, 2010 Can the printable adhesive inkjet vinyl be used to wrap the top of a laptop and if so would you have to use a laminate on it or would it be ok without it? Thank you!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest debogus Posted August 26, 2010 aguilar can you post more pictures? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CRD 9 Posted August 26, 2010 Laminate is advised. But try it first on your own laptop. Paco Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c4l3b 0 Posted October 13, 2010 Been using a CIS wf30. Seems to work ok, but I'm still lusting after a solvent printer. Its really the texture of the papillo vinyl sheets that I don't like that much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rackitup 0 Posted October 14, 2010 Great thread, I just got a Epson 1100, Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BSCHOENFELDER 1 Posted October 18, 2010 heres my noob question....can you print on any vinyl or is there certain vinyls just for printing decals? i have a 1100 and want to try this what will i need? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CRD 9 Posted October 18, 2010 Only on coated vinyl to keep the ink from bleeding and smearing. Paco Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BSCHOENFELDER 1 Posted October 28, 2010 ANY SUGGESTIONS ON WHAT COATED VINYL TO USE AND WHERE TO GET IT? THANKS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr300s 1,272 Posted October 28, 2010 ANY SUGGESTIONS ON WHAT COATED VINYL TO USE AND WHERE TO GET IT? THANKS I have had great luck with papilio waterproof vinyl and have been printing it with pigment ink from my cobra epson 1100 printer and then spraying them with Aerosol UV Laminate Spray 12 Oz . http://texascraft.com/hps/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stlouistech 2 Posted October 28, 2010 ANY SUGGESTIONS ON WHAT COATED VINYL TO USE AND WHERE TO GET IT? THANKS I have had great luck with papilio waterproof vinyl and have been printing it with pigment ink from my cobra epson 1100 printer and then spraying them with Aerosol UV Laminate Spray 12 Oz . http://texascraft.com/hps/ What cutter do you have? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted October 28, 2010 he has Graphtec CE5000-60 with Clean Cut Blades Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stlouistech 2 Posted October 28, 2010 he has Graphtec CE5000-60 with Clean Cut Blades Thanks, I should of looked in the signature before posting that..sorry! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NukleoN 34 Posted February 7, 2011 ANY SUGGESTIONS ON WHAT COATED VINYL TO USE AND WHERE TO GET IT? THANKS I have had great luck with papilio waterproof vinyl and have been printing it with pigment ink from my cobra epson 1100 printer and then spraying them with Aerosol UV Laminate Spray 12 Oz . http://texascraft.com/hps/ Hey Bill, love what you did with the water-hunter graphic! Yeah, the 1100 with Cobra Ink System is brilliant...that's what I plan to get as well. I've just ordered the Papilio Waterproof vinyl and hoping it does well outside with some lam-spray. I find the vinyl+laminate sheet to be way too hard to cut. How well does the waterproof vinyl cut...can you cut that with the same settings as regular vinyl? I even linked Cobra Ink Systems on my Facebook. Good advice here. Dan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m33mcg 0 Posted March 1, 2011 How do you print large prints with the epson w1100? like tile cutting with a vinyl potter (30"x 110"). Is there any software designed for large printing that is needed? Thanks for your help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
powerian 1 Posted March 15, 2011 Nice decals man. Did you just use regular ink? that you buy from the store? Also how did you cut the design shape out to put it on the window? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites