Training Course: Vinyl Printing & Cutting Mastery

Description

In person Training is done in Pretoria Gauteng. The cost is per person. Our training runs weekly. Should you need our team to travel out to you let us know. We train nationwide or cross boarder, please contact us for a formal quote at [email protected]

Training Location:
📍Office Park, 48 Calliandra St, Montana
📍381b Veldkornet Roos St Wolmer, Pretoria North

Training Course: Vinyl Printing & Cutting Mastery

Duration: 2-3 Days (Adjustable)
Format: In-person or online (live or pre-recorded)

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Day 1: Introduction to Vinyl Printing & Cutting

1. Understanding Vinyl Printing & Cutting

   • What is vinyl printing and cutting?
   • Types of vinyl (heat transfer vinyl, adhesive vinyl, cast vs. calendared vinyl)
   • Applications (signage, decals, vehicle wraps, apparel, stickers)

2. Equipment & Materials

   • Vinyl printers vs. vinyl cutters (eco-solvent, latex, UV)
   • Cutting plotters (Graphtec, Roland, Silhouette, Cricut)
   • Vinyl types, transfer tapes, and lamination options

3. Design & File Preparation

   • Best software for vinyl design (CorelDRAW, Illustrator, FlexiSIGN, VersaWorks)
   • Setting up cut lines and print-and-cut workflows
   • Color management and contour cutting

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Day 2: Printing, Cutting & Hands-On Training

4. Operating Vinyl Printers & Cutters

   • Loading vinyl correctly for printing & cutting
   • Adjusting blade pressure, speed, and offset for clean cuts
   • Weedability and transfer techniques

5. Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV) & Application

   • Printing and cutting HTV for apparel
   • Proper heat press settings for cotton, polyester, and blends
   • Layering HTV and specialty finishes (glitter, metallic, holographic)

6. Adhesive Vinyl & Large Format Applications

   • Creating decals, stickers, and vehicle graphics
   • Installing vinyl on walls, windows, and banners
   • Lamination techniques for durability

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Day 3: Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Business Tips

7. Maintenance & Troubleshooting

   • Cleaning printer heads and cutter blades
   • Preventing misalignment and registration errors
   • Fixing common issues (ink drying, vinyl peeling, improper cuts)

8. Advanced Vinyl Techniques

   • Print-and-cut contour workflows
   • Full-color custom stickers with UV and laminate protection
   • Vehicle wrapping basics

9. Business & Scaling Up

   • Pricing strategies for vinyl products
   • Efficient production for bulk orders
   • Marketing and branding strategies

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Extras:

• Live Q&A & Support Group Access
• Step-by-Step PDF Guide & Maintenance Checklist
• Certificate of Completion