posted April 19, 2002 03:40 PM
Any of you UV inkjetters out there have a banner material that works especially well for you? The suppliers don't seem to know much about their sign supply products. Vic G
-------------------- Victor Georgiou Danville, CA , USA Posts: 1746 | From: Danville, CA , USA | Registered: Dec 1998
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posted April 19, 2002 07:10 PM
The only one I've used is tyvek. I didn't think much of it but it put up with some mean winds last week. Colors still look good but it really hasnt been that long since I put one up.
-------------------- Felix Marcano PuertoRicoSigns.Com Luquillo, PR
Work hard, party like a tourist! Posts: 2274 | From: Luquillo, Puerto Rico, USA | Registered: Nov 2000
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posted April 20, 2002 08:49 AM
Do you mean inks that only CURE or dry from being exposed to UV Lamps or do you mean inks that have UV Protection added to make them last a little longer in the sunlight?
A good source of info and sources is Digital Graphics Magazine. The online version is available at Digital Graphics Magazine
-------------------- EmpY Mayo Pardo #138 South Elgin, IL. Posts: 436 | From: South Elgin, IL | Registered: Nov 1998
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posted April 22, 2002 10:39 AM
Empy, it is outdoor rated UV resistant ink.
Bob, I'll give Roland a call. Hadn't thought about them.
Felix, does the inkjet Tyvek have the same handling characteristics as scrim vinyl? The stuff we used for vinyl lettered banners seemed to wrinkle and hold creases more than a vinyl banner.
Stephen, both Rexam and Sihl have scrim and non-scrim banners, the non-scrim costing less. Unfortunately our local vendors have no first hand experience with either. It seems to me that non-scrim would work fine outdoors if it will not catch wind.
Thanks to all of you for your assistance. Vic G
-------------------- Victor Georgiou Danville, CA , USA Posts: 1746 | From: Danville, CA , USA | Registered: Dec 1998
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posted April 22, 2002 12:35 PM
Bob Burns contact at Beacon, Randy, put me onto this link that has a wealth of information on all types of inkjet equipment and media.
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