Hello there, Jason.
I rarely get involved with layered work using my MH871, only because once a design becomes a multi-color project, I'm usually just going to get it PRINTED onto vinyl and not mess around with the labor involved of cutting, weeding, taping and dropping multiple colors.
Think of it this way ---- I can order a 12" x 36" full-color printed vinyl sheet for $12.50 (shipping included) and I can arrange multiple graphics into that space (for instance, a dozen 6x6 squares).