Digital BW, The Print

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Bob Marsolais" <bob@...> wrote:
>
> 13 inch rolls of any kind of media are about 2.5 times more expensive 
> per square foot than other width rolls.  If one were to purchase a 24" 
> roll and cut it into one 13" and one 11" roll, you'd have two rolls of 
> media ideal for the 1280, 1800, 2200, 2400, and other 13" printers.  
> Since those printers are usually limited to a maximum print length of 
> 44", you could cut the required length off the roll to avoid the 
> problem of pulling media off a heavier roll than the printer was 
> designed to handle.  However, using some trashed rolls from a former 
> employer, I have not figured out how to cut the rolls and get a clean 
> cut.  Table saws or band saws leave a ragged edge.
> 
> Does anyone know how to cut a 100 foot roll of media like Epson 
> Professional Glossy and get a clean, sharp edge?
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Bob Marsolais

Bob:
I have successfully used a high tooth-count chop saw. Make sure you wrap the area you 
are going to cut with masking tape.

Yes the edge is not quite as sharp as from a slitter, but not bad--a very slight fuzz.

John Nollendorfs