Creating Perforated Window w/ Layered UV Ink on UCJV300 Series - Tips, Tricks, and Techniques

Melvin Dothard shows how to create window perf w/ layered UV ink on Mimaki's UCJV300 Series.
Looking for the Perf Swatch Illustrator file we used in the video?
Click here: docsend.com/view/e2sjwenrag7m...
00:00 Introduction
00:52 1. Set Up Print Files
02:52 2. RasterLink Setup
04:16 3. Printing File
04:52 4. Finishing & Install

[@matthewgale5819]

Where can I get the Perf Swatch to mask the color layers? I need it like yesterday!

[@MimakiUSASuwanee]

Hello, please email us at [e-mail] with your request, and we will be able to share the illustrator file we used for this video.

[@procolorgraphics]

How did you go about making the power pattern?

[@MimakiUSASuwanee]

Hello, the Perf pattern was created by making a swatch with a small circle and inputing the repeat spacing for the X and Y direction. This allows for the shape to be any size and the swatch will fill that shape with the pattern.

[@mukarimu]

Very interesting.
1. Can you do this on UJV100?
2. Is this material special or Clear Vinyl can be used?

[@MimakiUSASuwanee]

Hello, the UJV100 is only capable of producing up to 2 layer prints. You can use any Clear Vinyl you'd like for this application depending on the longevity of the use. Just make sure it is UV receptive :)

[@mattweidman5752]

Where do you get the Perf Color Swatch?

[@MimakiUSASuwanee]

Hello, if you’re referring to the perf pattern, we created it in Illustrator.

[@matthewgale5819]

I am trying to find that swatch myself.

[@PrintShopTribe]

Was this job ran with a cut line or was it all hand cut to color?

[@MimakiUSASuwanee]

Hello, this print was hand trimmed during installation since it was printed with bleed.

[@michaelcandelaria3724]

Drytac viziprint impress is discontinued and no one has it to buy. Funny we just tried doing window perf material bc our distributor said we could and turns out it doesn’t work with out ucjv300. Please tell us where we can buy the media you use in this video since it just came out today bc all sources for this media say it’s discontinued. Please help!

[@MimakiUSASuwanee]

Hello, please contact Drytac directly and they will be able to help you www.drytac.com/contact-us/

[@michaelcandelaria3724]

@@MimakiUSASuwanee Thanks!

[@matthewgale5819]

window perf does not work with our UCJV 300-160 either!

[@MimakiUSASuwanee]

Hello, Melvin demonstrates in this video how to do it on a UCJV300. Please reach out to our infobox if you are having difficulties. @@matthewgale5819

[@markbognot7148]

For canvas is this settings works?

[@MimakiUSASuwanee]

Hello, we recommend testing any material before running applications.

[@Davidt2115]

Does it have to be UV print or could I do it with the solvent. Say a CJV330?

[@Davidt2115]

thinking about it now. the UV would be best for the dual sided. Solvent wouldnt dry fast enough to layer it like this.....?

[@MimakiUSASuwanee]

@@Davidt2115 We recommend UV inks for this application because UV inks are more opaque on transparent media.

[@matthewgale5819]

Window perf installs have failed now after four months. We have three huge redos. We had to print on our eco-solvent printer since the UCJV300 is incompatible with window perf.

[@MimakiUSASuwanee]

Hello, we must have missed this comment. Did the per swatch we sent fix the issues you were having?@@matthewgale5819

[@rosehipmagic]

So I did this, but I skipped the window perf swatch on purpose. But the white layers came out in blocks? Like the first 1/3 was the whitest, 2/3 was mid and the last 3rd was the least white? my white ink is full? How can this be troubleshooted?

[@MimakiUSASuwanee]

Hello, this sounds like a technical problem with your printer. Please reach out to your dealer or our technical team at [e-mail]