Clear Vinyl

[kydj68 0]

New to this and was wondering where would you use the clear vinyl i see you can buy?

[BannerJohn 1,324]

I use it to cover my shipping labels with. Tape that wide is expensive.

But you can use it to over-lay printed graphics.

[kydj68 0]

so like can you print something on the vinyl using your printer and then lay that over it like a laminate type of thing?

[stormy 5]

You can do that. I've also used it as an overlaminate for plain vinyl. Small lettering, floor decals, etc.

[darkdan 3]

If you're printing on vinyl (like a real printer and not your laptop's printer right?) they have actual overlaminates for that purpose to prolong the life of digital prints.

[kydj68 0]

yea i'm talking about using a reg. Lexmark printer on my PC. Now with using this (if i can) do I need a special ink? And the laminate you are talking about what is it called so i can order?

[darkdan 3]

(if i can)

No you can't.

Sub it out to someone with a printer designed for this.

[duke 12]

a lexmark printer is dye based ink. i would reccomend a printer with pigment ink, like epson c120 for about $70. pigment ink doesn't fade as much as dye based ink,though they are both water based.

regards  duke

[DDunning 0]

honestly never heard of using a desktop printer for sign use. I use a roland versa camm, wouldn't use anything but.

[stormy 5]

For most of us on here who can't afford a versa camm, it gets the job done. small runs, under 8 1/2 by 11. And ya gotta be careful not to smudge. but it will work.

[duke 12]