The one major difference between inkjet printable vinyl and unprinted cut vinyl is that once the vinyl has been printed, it retained excess solvents from the ink, and will soften the vinyl as well as weaken the adhesive. That is why it is important to leave the print between 24 ~ 48 hours before laminating or cutting, even longer for heavier inked prints. This would allow the excess solvent to fully gas off to prevent edge curling when cutting flush into the print.
Always allow a minimum of 24~48 hours (heavier prints will take longer) before cutting or laminating, and use a thicker vinyl if possible (i.e 100 micron films are better resisting the solvents), and avoiding cutting flush into the print if the artwork allows, leaving a 4mm border between the print and cut path.
When applying the print or cut graphics, ensuring the surface is clean and the surrounding temperature is above 10°C.
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