Vinyl Printing and Cutting
The vinyl printer & cutter is a large format inkjet printer that can be used to print graphics, apparel, labels, decals, signs, displays, posters, vehicle graphics, art, and wall décor using three types of vinyl media.
Using the Vinyl Printer and Cutter
Christchurch City Libraries has three Roland BN-20 vinyl printers. The printers are available during our creative drop-in sessions, by requesting a one-on-one session, or during select programming.
The printers are located at:
- Level 4, Auahatanga, Tūranga
- Auahatanga – South Library
- Auahatanga – Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
Creative Times at Tūranga
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Sep29
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Oct17
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Creative Times at South
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Sep27
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Sep28
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Creative Times at Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre
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Sep27
Auahatanga - Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre Creative Time
Sep 27th | 10:00am - 11:30am -
Oct4
Auahatanga - Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre Creative Time
Oct 4th | 10:00am - 11:30am -
Oct11
Auahatanga - Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre Creative Time
Oct 11th | 10:00am - 11:30am -
Oct18
Auahatanga - Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre Creative Time
Oct 18th | 10:00am - 11:30am -
Oct25
Auahatanga - Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre Creative Time
Oct 25th | 10:00am - 11:30am -
Nov1
Auahatanga - Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre Creative Time
Nov 1st | 10:00am - 11:30am
Can't make it to a Creative Session or require expert guidance to kickstart your journey?
No problem! "Book a Creative" session with one of our Creative Specialists, who will provide you with valuable support and insights.
Technical specifications
The Roland prints on three types of roll-fed media:
- Sticker vinyl
- Heat transfer vinyl
- Wall decal vinyl
Design constraints
The maximum printing area is approximately 465 mm wide by any length. Files should be saved as PDFs.
If you wish to cut your design to a specific shape a cutline must be supplied with the print file. We can show you how to set this up correctly in the design software available in our computer lab.
Prices
The cost of each vinyl print (including ink) is:
- Sticker vinyl - $15 per metre
- Heat transfer vinyl (for heat pressing onto fabric) - $35 per metre
- Wall decal vinyl - $25 per metre