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I am interested in the VersaCAMM VP-300 by Roland. My question which no one seems to be able to answer is whether or not you can cut tackle twill and if you can create a sew disk with the supplied software. If not, what software alternatives are there and how much. I want the printer / cutter, but I want to know if it is versitile. any help would be appreciated. jamie Wiesman
The software that comes with the versacamm is a rip program that you put your art that you have produced in a program such as Illy or corel (if you need cut lines) or photoshop if its just printing.
The Rip program is what tells the printer what colors to print where and where to cut.
It won't create a sew disk..
We asked about cutting twill on the versaCAMM and they suggested not to as the lint from the twill would effect the print head.
totalstitch,
You are right on. The Verscamm can cut twill without any effort, it has the same cutting engine that the GX cutters have, but those polyester fibers can clog the print head and create headaches for the print cycle. It's better to get a stand alone cutter for materials like twill and flock.
How thick is the twill or flock that a stand alone cutter like the GX-24 can cut? I imagine that you need some sort of an adhesive backing or carrier sheet so that the cut parts won't just fall off (like cutting a vinyl sticker)? Have you tried this on your GX-24s? Or maybe a special twill or flock material is needed, not the regular ones that you find in fabric stores? (I've read something about the IOLINE machine but I don't remember the details.)
I asked Josh from imprintables the same question and he said that it is doable but he does not recommend doinf this due t the fact that the twill can damage your heads. However, he said, there are many people doing it with the versacamm , but it would be wise to invest just on a cutter dedicated to cut twill .
I own a versacamm and i dont think ill be trying the twill material with it, dont wanna take the risk of messing the print heads
would you still damage the print heads given the fact that the cutter and print heads are seperate? Also, I will not be printing on the twill, just cutting it.
would you still damage the print heads given the fact that the cutter and print heads are seperate? Also, I will not be printing on the twill, just cutting it.
It shouldn't really damage the printheads, it will just naturally get fibers on the heads that will cause the print to have drop out or loss of color in certain areas.
This can be prevented by manual cleaning the heads after each time that you cut twill, just to be safe.
How thick is the twill or flock that a stand alone cutter like the GX-24 can cut? I imagine that you need some sort of an adhesive backing or carrier sheet so that the cut parts won't just fall off (like cutting a vinyl sticker)? Have you tried this on your GX-24s? Or maybe a special twill or flock material is needed, not the regular ones that you find in fabric stores? (I've read something about the IOLINE machine but I don't remember the details.)
If you get pressure sensitive twill, it is on a carrier sheet already. You cut, weed and then pull the indivual objects off the carrier. They will have an adhesive backing to help hold in place while stitching. Heat press to seal to the garment.
If you get pressure sensitive twill, it is on a carrier sheet already. You cut, weed and then pull the indivual objects off the carrier. They will have an adhesive backing to help hold in place while stitching. Heat press to seal to the garment.
the pressure sensitive twill is on a carrier sheet, I have some and it really works great. I made some soccer ball sweatshirts and my customers loved them. ..... JB
I have a question. If Josh is saying not to do twill with a versacamm why do he promote it on another board??
I have copied what he said on the printncut board below??
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Originally Posted by Josh Ellsworth
You might have heard about a VersaCAMM. It's a printer/cutter made by Roland. This unit is primarily used in the sign industry for printing full color signs, banners and decals. Well you might be wondering why I'm talking about it, since I don't know all that much about signmaking.
Last edited by Rodney; July 7th, 2008 at 10:39 AM.
Reason: removed copied content from another forum - used small quote instead
I'm not saying not to do twill. The Versacamm will cut twill - I'm just saying there are certain ramifications that come with doing twill, you have to be willing to do extra manual cleanings around the print heads in order to keep your printer functioning properly. I have plenty of customers who cut twill regularly with the Versacamm, but they are also aware of the maintenance involved.
If I owned a Versacamm i wouldn;t cut twill with it. I would buy a cheaper cutter for $1500 to cut twill.
However it is a capability that I must make people aware of, since it is a selling point of the machine.
Good Morning Josh,
Thanks for clearing that up. I do see why the lint would clog or impair the print heads. I am asking questions because i am looking to buy a versacamm.
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