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I think it depends more on how busy the plotter is, and whether you tend to cut heavy or light, as well as having the occasional accident where you forget to change the blade back after cutting reflective. Change as often as necessary, it's easy to see if the teflon is worn or damaged, and if it is worn you will find the cuts are'nt as clean as they should be. I generally get 12 - 18 months, but have gotten as little as 3 months out of a strip. The roland strips are not too expensive, and it's a good idea to have a spare on hand.
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I agree with mike it depends on what your cutting I use a lot of reflective as it requires a lot more pressure I go through strips more often than most
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I have never replaced a teflon strip but am thinking of doing so. Mine is a Roland cutter. Any advice/tips/tricks on the best way to do the job? Any special advice on how to "dig out" the old strip? any advice on how to clean up any leftover adhesive out of the groove? Etc. Etc.
Thanks
------------------ Dave Grundy AKA "applicator" on mIRC "stickin' sticky stuff to valuable vessels and vehicles!" in Granton, Ontario, Canada 1-519-225-2634 dave.grundy@quadro.net www.quadro.net/~shirley
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Look at your teflon strip, if it has a nice groove line in the center of the strip, this is you indication that its time for a replacement strip.
The teflon strip is glued down in place with double back tape, simply start at either end of the strip with an exacto or a stick pin and dig it out, once it starts to come out, its easy to pull out by hand.
If any tape residue is left behind, remove it either by hand or you can dampen a rag with mineral spirits, and wipe out, then dry.
Next, remove the paper backing off of the new teflon strip, exposing the sticky side of the strip, the place in one end of the channel that holds the teflon, and push the teflon strip down into place across the channel. If you find theres additional teflon at the end(Longer than Needed)cut off the excess.
This is easy to do, and the strip are cheap between $5-15.00 each.
This strip is as important as the blade being sharp is.
Good Luck
------------------ Ron Percell Percell Signs 707-769-0639 Petaluma, California
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The real trick for me is to find a strip that isn't damaged. Every time I order one it seems to have a nice little kink in it. Drives me crazy as it messes up the cut, not every time, just when you need to weed quickly.
------------------ Dave Sherby "Sandman" SherWood Sign & Graphic Design Crystal Falls, MI 49920 906-875-6201 ICQ: 21604027 sherwood@up.net
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