[MotoskinGraphix]

You are looking for a print and cut system in a cad cut machine. You could layer vinyl for different colors but 5 is a bunch of layers and you wouldnt want to do multiples. Manufactures are Suma, Ioline, Graphtec, Roland, there are others but that should get you started in research. Be prepared for sticker shock!

 

[MotoskinGraphix]

I found a Roland pc-60 cutter/ printer for 1900$ canadian.
Why is it only profitable of short runs?
Does the cost increase with higher runs of stickers?
"They are expensive to buy and do big orders with"
If you could explain this, that'd be great.
Thanks Hammered!

Yep...that is the older Roland I was thinking about... Be careful on e-bay with this unit...I encountered a large scam going on with this machine about a year ago. I notified e-bay about it and talked with some folks who had won auctions but never got the gear. I am not sure what inks it uses or outdoor colorfastness without a laminate.

 

[MotoskinGraphix]

Most high end shops that do die cut stickers would not take the time to print in one machine and then cut in another machine. The shops that pump these stickers out by the 1000's print and cut on very large format high end equipment. Time is money!