Comparing the Roland Resin Printer (AP-640) with the Solvent equivalent (VG3-640)

[@T_Nice]

A big, huge YES, and THANK YOU!!! I so appreciate you for this video!!💝

[@granthamsgt]

Thanks for your comment and glad it was beneficial for you!

[@TheBasquiatjm]

Please commect on vg3 out gassing time. Are paper poster ready to hand to customer right after printing in a busy print shop environment? Are vinyl ready to laminate after printing? Is vinyl printing scratch resistant without laminating? All questions are for vg3

[@granthamsgt]

The VG3 uses Solvent ink, which we would still recommend should be allowed to gas-off for 24 hours. This is recommended before cutting, applying or laminating. You may have seen reports of outgassing in as little as six hours, which is possible, but this has only been guaranteed on Avery Dennison medias. We know there are many people in the industry that aren’t in a position to wait until the following day, but whether there are consequences to this will depend on the substrate and how much ink has gone down. If you cut too early, you run the risk of the material curling / contracting and if you laminate too early the film may not adhere correctly and could fail (sometimes not even noticed until the following weeks). If you can afford to wait, leaving the prints 24 hours would be the recommendation.

[@danydvorsky]

Thank you for this. SUPER USEFUL!!!!! Keep it up.

[@granthamsgt]

Thanks, we appreciate the comment! 😊

[@colloidal_gold]

Thanks for this informative video...

[@AveNoLife]

I was looking for this, thank you!

[@jabulaniharvey]

is it easy to print on block-out PVC with this Resin ink printer? Worried about in-print warping, given the high dryer temperatures used...

[@danydvorsky]

Doing gods work

[@TECHBUDDY420]

Best for car wrap?

[@granthamsgt]

Either would be suitable for wrapping - they both have the flexibility necessary for a full wrap. The only consideration I would point out is that Solvent ink does have an increased colour gamut / vibrancy, especially if you opt for an 8-colour configuration. This is often preferred if you need to hit particular Pantone references and corporate Logos. For example, many of our clients print Motocross graphics and prefer Solvent for achieving KTM Orange and Kawasaki Green.

[@antzm6464]

@@granthamsgt Greetings. I'm interested in this for MX graphics specifically as well... Since the AP doesn't print white, you'd have to rely on the media being white correct? Without white, what if you were to print on holographic media? Have you seen this before and how did it work out? Thanks!

[@granthamsgt]

​@@antzm6464 Yes, your target applications are going to be predominantly white, but you could print on holographic media as long as it's a light shade (and also certified to take Resin ink). The standard colours (CMYK) in all Printers is transparent while White ink is opaque. This means that printing without White ink allows your graphics to take on the finish of the holographic media better, while White ink would create a mask. If you print on a dark material, your standard colours will not be visible without the addition of White. This video we put together explains it a little better. kzbin.info/www/bejne/op-zhJuKg6h2iaM

[@antzm6464]

@@granthamsgt Awesome thank you for that detailed information. The video is great 👌