Waterslide Decal - Printing and then Cutting with Craft Rob (Problems)

[fr3spirit]

ok got some inkjet decal paper, prints fine, dries fine, when I come to cut with the craft robo....it snags the plasticy sheet and gives a very rough finish. Anyone had success cutting with the craft robo and at what settings?

I have tried various settings still get same effect

Should I spray with laquer and allow to dry before attempting cutting? (my thought is this will give the plasticy sheet more durability against a dragging blade?

Any tips appreciated.
Cheers,
Andy

[AdamB]

One question Andy that 'may' solve your problem ................. who old is the blade in your craft robbo?

I'm not sure how long the cutting life is on these things but I was amazed last week when I changed my blade (after a couple of months) to find it cutting everything so cleanly.

I was avoiding cutting certain things as they were also 'snagging' but not now.

Not sure if it helps, but it did sound familiar.

Adam

[smitch6]

paper is known to blunt scissors etc so it does make you wonder how long these blades last doesn't it?

they are about £10 a hit as well so not cheap
maybe someone who uses it regularly for a long time can enlighten use pls

[fr3spirit]

New blade, thats done about 10 sheets of Vinyl and still cust Vinyl no problems, I'll try a completely fresh blade this evening

[bms]

With some materials the snag occurs when too much pressure is used. A lighter touch gets through the surface more smoothly with a good sharp blade.