Large-Format Inkjet Printer/Cutters
Essentials
Instructions:
You have two files (File 1 & File 2 ) that you need to print for a customer. However, the customer has specific requirements for the dimensions. Your task is to print the files in accordance with the customer’s requirements.
File 1 – Spyder Lab Blue Background Banner : Download
Media Type: Regular Banner
Print size: Width 24inch
Orientation: Landscape
Original Artwork size: Unknown
Trim/Margin Marks need to be added
File 2 – Spyder Lab Logo Banner : Download
Media Type: Regular Banner
Print size: Width 24inch
Orientation: Landscape
Original Artwork size: Unknown
Trim/Margin Marks need to be added
Set up your printer to print on the appropriate media. The artworks sizes may not be same as the print size that the customer wants. So you need to adjust the scale or dimension of the graphics in printing software. Print both file together in same print job. Make an appropriate layout to print both file. Try not to waste too much paper.
After printer finishes the print, trim the print with blade and Install grommets (if possible) on four corners.
Advanced
Instructions:
You have one Adobe Illustrator file (contains 20 artwork) that you need to print for your school Spyder Lab. It has specific requirements for the dimensions. Your task is to print the files in accordance with the school’s requirements.
Task 1: Before printing the file, do a nozzle check(Test Print) for the machine and a manual clean.
Task 2: File – Spyder Lab Media Labels : Download
Media Type: Wall / Floor Sticker (Do not pick regular/thin sticker paper)
Print size: Artwork has the correct size, no need to re-adjust the dimension
Cutline Swatch is needed to be applied to all black lines in artwork.
Print all 16 sticker labels.
Set up your printer to print the artwork on appropriate media. In order to have a good contour cut, it’s better to use the correct blade. Some wall / floor sticker is hard to cut well, test cut is required for this process. Try to save the paper with good printing layout.
After printer finishes the print, Weed the print and see if you have a good cutout