New to the sign making craze, and I want to start very simple.
I've purchased the MH-1351 50" USCutter and I'm hoping that my Photoshop skills can be used in making very simple vinyl graphics and lettering for a large contract I've recently aquired.
I'm pretty tech savy and have lots of computer & electronics experience. But, I've never used a vinyl plotter, and i'm sure the many tricks that are out there to keep things economical, especially material. i.e. minimizing waste, etc..
I will do over a 1000 24x18 double sided coroplast signs in the first 6 months.
What is the cheapest vinyl I can aquire, and the best place to purchase it online, and of course vinyl that is compatible, or easiest to use with the MH1351?
I've seen everyone boasting about adobe illustrator, and using it to make graphics and of course vectorizing it into .eps? Am i able to send the information to the plotter from adobe, or do i have to import it into other software to make it easier?
Oh, lots of questions. I'll have the plotter on Monday. Does anyone suggest practicing with just plain paper first?
Nice to meet all of you.
Zach
