Standard roll vynil

[xSyDx]

I have a need for a vynil plotter. The vynil is the type 3M and Avery sells that will be used on various items.

My question is that can i load a roll vynil and cut long pieces (anywhere from 20-30" to 5' or more) using the silver bullet? The backing on the vynil would have to remain uncut obviously.

Is there any video that shows this setup?

Thank you.

[Suzan]

I cut from a roll all the time. I do put a dowel thru the roll behind the machine or a yardstick so it doesn't fly all over the place, and I do unroll quite a bit behind it also. I load it and run some thru to make sure it doesn't skew or go crooked. Vinyl is fun and easy to cut. I have done super thin to heavy glitter htv. I love it.

[xSyDx]

Thanks for the reply Suzan.

So the rollers in the machine are strong enough to pull the vynil from it's roll? Is it possible you can take a video of this next time you print on a vynil from the roll? I just want to see how the roll behaves and how large/heavy the roll is.

[Suzan]

I have a 15" machine, so it is usually a 12" roll or 15" if I can find it. 5 or 10 yards. I cut out over three skeleton heads at top speed last year, it was about 5 feet long. Not a bit of problem. YOu just have to make sure the vinyl is running thru straight. That is why I put a yardstick thru the tube. And unroll out the back. Mine sits on a cart, so I unroll enough it feeds freely but doesn't touch the ground.