Graphic Design to Vinyl Sign

Ericweber · 09-28-2010, 07:27 PM

Hi guys/gals,
I am looking to start doing some vinyl sign work and was wondering if there are many people doing this.

So what equipment does everyone recommend? I have heard a lot of good things about Roland but I would like to get everyone's opinion.

Also, what software is recommended to transfer graphic designs to the cutter?

Any replies would be appreciated. Thanks

PixelPusher · 09-29-2010, 04:16 PM

I am not familiar with the actual vinyl printing/cutting hardware, but as far as graphic files needed:

Printing on vinyl
I have used both Photoshop and Illustrator files in the past. I tend to steer towards vector based artwork, but high resolution images will work also.

Cutting vinyl
Example: window decals. Vinyl cutters require a path to follow. I have always used Illustrator for paths even though Photoshop does have support for them as well. I use the EPS file format, but I believe you can also export as an AutoCad Drawing (.dwg)

PixelPusher · 09-29-2010, 04:18 PM

If you do get your own vinyl business started, I might have a few window decals I would like printed

Ericweber · 10-04-2010, 05:24 PM

Thanks John.

That is if I ever do get around to start it

ladesign · 10-21-2010, 11:32 PM

there is the gerber plotter that cutts the vinyl and there is software can be used like corel draw illstrator, flexi pro and signlab I use to work in a sin shop long time

che09 · 01-24-2011, 09:56 PM

You can try to check this out, click or this one, click

jonpeter001 · 07-04-2011, 07:31 AM

Formed in 2001, SpeedGraphics offers a range of printing and sign services, including vinyl graphics, lettering, magnetic signs, vehicle wraps, trade show displays, point of purchase products, posters, indoor and outdoor illuminated signs, dimensional signs and lettering and much much more. SpeedGraphics has serviced customers around the globe and is located in Asheville, N.C.

By dedicating ourselves to innovation and our customers, we strive daily to be your choice for graphics and sign solutions.

computerGeek · 09-27-2011, 01:14 PM

gerber cutters would do and i would recommend using adobe illustrator for your graphical layouts.. .

09-28-2010, 07:27 PM	#1
Ericweber New Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 8	Graphic Design to Vinyl Sign Hi guys/gals, I am looking to start doing some vinyl sign work and was wondering if there are many people doing this. So what equipment does everyone recommend? I have heard a lot of good things about Roland but I would like to get everyone's opinion. Also, what software is recommended to transfer graphic designs to the cutter? Any replies would be appreciated. Thanks __________________ A member of the Cincinnati graphic design firm. Feel free to give me a shout by message or email.

09-29-2010, 04:16 PM	#2
PixelPusher Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona, USA Posts: 1,053	I am not familiar with the actual vinyl printing/cutting hardware, but as far as graphic files needed: Printing on vinyl I have used both Photoshop and Illustrator files in the past. I tend to steer towards vector based artwork, but high resolution images will work also. Cutting vinyl Example: window decals. Vinyl cutters require a path to follow. I have always used Illustrator for paths even though Photoshop does have support for them as well. I use the EPS file format, but I believe you can also export as an AutoCad Drawing (.dwg) __________________ John Darling Graphic / Web Designer SmarterTools Inc. (877) 357-6278 www.smartertools.com

09-29-2010, 04:18 PM	#3
PixelPusher Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona, USA Posts: 1,053	If you do get your own vinyl business started, I might have a few window decals I would like printed __________________ John Darling Graphic / Web Designer SmarterTools Inc. (877) 357-6278 www.smartertools.com

10-04-2010, 05:24 PM	#4
Ericweber New Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 8	Thanks John. That is if I ever do get around to start it __________________ A member of the Cincinnati graphic design firm. Feel free to give me a shout by message or email.

01-24-2011, 09:56 PM	#6
che09 Gold Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 324	You can try to check this out, click or this one, click __________________ FTP hosting

10-21-2010, 11:32 PM	#5
ladesign New Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 5	there is the gerber plotter that cutts the vinyl and there is software can be used like corel draw illstrator, flexi pro and signlab I use to work in a sin shop long time

07-04-2011, 07:31 AM	#7
jonpeter001 New Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 5	Formed in 2001, SpeedGraphics offers a range of printing and sign services, including vinyl graphics, lettering, magnetic signs, vehicle wraps, trade show displays, point of purchase products, posters, indoor and outdoor illuminated signs, dimensional signs and lettering and much much more. SpeedGraphics has serviced customers around the globe and is located in Asheville, N.C. By dedicating ourselves to innovation and our customers, we strive daily to be your choice for graphics and sign solutions. __________________ medical devices

09-27-2011, 01:14 PM	#8
computerGeek Silver Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 231	gerber cutters would do and i would recommend using adobe illustrator for your graphical layouts.. . __________________ Custom Web Design for Businesses

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