brand stringclasses 8
values | priority_product_family stringclasses 6
values | product_examples stringclasses 8
values | positioning_signals stringclasses 8
values | ink_printer_compatibility stringclasses 8
values | best_draft_angles stringclasses 8
values | claim_risk stringclasses 2
values | source_url stringclasses 8
values |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3M | Premium cast wrap film | IJ280; IJ180mC | 2 mil cast wrap films; installer-focused air release, repositionability, vehicle/fleet graphics | Digital print; exact printer/profile pairing must be verified | Premium wrap benchmark; install speed; fleet graphics; wrap durability education | High | https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/d/v101243073/ |
Avery Dennison | Premium cast wrap film | MPI 1105 Easy Apply RS | Premium gloss cast film for fleet, signage, vehicle wraps; Easy Apply RS | Digitally printable wrap film; verify exact printer/profile pairing | 3M/Avery/ORAFOL comparisons; installer ease; fleet branding | High | https://graphics-test.averydennison.com/en/home/graphics-products/digitally-printable-films/supercast-digital-color-graphics/mpi-1105-opaque-series-films.html |
ORAFOL / ORAJET | Cast and intermediate printable vinyl | ORAJET 3951RA; ORAJET 3165RA | 3951RA for conformable wraps; 3165RA for short/mid-term outdoor graphics with RapidAir | Solvent, eco-solvent, UV, latex compatibility varies by product | Premium vs intermediate guides; signage vs wrap use cases | High | https://www.orafol.com/en/americas/products/orajet-3951ra |
General Formulations | Cast wrap film | GF 830 AutoMark Cast | 2.0 mil gloss white cast wrap vinyl; DRIFT technology; slidable/repositionable air egress | Solvent, eco-solvent, latex, and UV curable inks | Value/premium comparison; fleet graphics education | Medium | https://www.generalformulations.com/product/gf-830-automark-cast/ |
Arlon | Premium cast wrap film | SLX Cast Wrap | FLITE Technology; repositionability; complex curves/rivets; vehicle and fleet graphics | Eco-solvent, solvent, UV, latex listed | One-installer workflow; deep channel education; wrap shop productivity | Medium | https://www.arlon.com/assets/docs/SLX_Cast_Wrap_PIB_-_ENG.pdf |
Mactac | High-tack printable media | REBEL RB528H | 5-year matte white high-tack print media; low-VOC; opaque; difficult surfaces | Latex, solvent, eco-solvent, UV and other methods listed | Low-energy surfaces; wall murals; OEM decals | Medium | https://www.mactac.com/Product/RB528HW54L75 |
Briteline / Grimco | Cast wrap and intermediate media | WrapCAST; Duration X | WrapCAST for vehicle graphics; Duration X for flat/simple curves and not vehicles | WrapCAST solvent, eco-solvent, latex, UV; Duration X eco-solvent, latex, solvent, UV curable | Budget-conscious comparisons; wrap vs flat signage media | Medium | https://www.briteline.com/wrapcast-vinyl-film.html |
Siser | Printable HTV and decal media | ColorPrint Easy; EasyPSV Printable | Digital media for garments and decals; ColorPrint Easy fast-weeding printable HTV | ColorPrint Easy eco-solvent and solvent only; other materials vary | Apparel decorators; print/cut HTV guides; wrong-ink prevention | Medium | https://www.siserna.com/colorprint-easy/ |
MaxDecals Knowledge Base Database
An open, source-linked research dataset for printable media, printer workflows, and professional print-and-cut production.
This repository is the public, machine-readable data mirror for the MaxDecals USA Knowledge Hub. It is designed for people, search engines, AI assistants, and data tools.
Canonical knowledge hub
The canonical human-readable resource is the MaxDecals USA Knowledge Hub. Visit the Knowledge Hub for practical guides, workflow explanations, application context, and updated educational content. Use this repository for structured CSV/JSONL data, schemas, methodology, version history, and citation.
Dataset contents
| Dataset | Rows | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
printer_brand_research_matrix |
6 | Maps printer brands, ink workflows, compatibility angles, and official sources. |
competitor_product_research_matrix |
8 | Maps major printable-media product families, positioning signals, compatibility context, and claim risk. |
source_library |
14 | Provides the source registry used by the two research matrices. |
Every dataset is available as CSV and JSONL in data/. Machine-readable field definitions are in schema/dataset.schema.json.
Quick start
Download or clone the repository, then read a JSONL file one record per line:
import json
with open("data/printer_brand_research_matrix.jsonl", encoding="utf-8") as f:
records = [json.loads(line) for line in f if line.strip()]
print(records[0])
Research scope
- Printer brands: Roland, Mimaki, HP Latex, Epson, Mutoh, and Canon.
- Printable-media brands: 3M, Avery Dennison, ORAFOL / ORAJET, General Formulations, Arlon, Mactac, Briteline / Grimco, and Siser.
- Primary use cases: printable vinyl, vehicle graphics, stickers, decals, wrap films, high-tack media, printable HTV, and printer workflow education.
- Source policy: official manufacturer or brand-controlled product pages are preferred.
Important limitations
This is a research and discovery dataset, not a certification database. Compatibility statements describe workflow context found in cited sources. They do not guarantee a specific printer, ink, profile, laminate, surface, or application combination. Always confirm current manufacturer documentation and run production testing before use.
The first public release is a dated snapshot. URLs, specifications, and product availability can change after the recorded review date.
Methodology and provenance
See METHODOLOGY.md for collection, normalization, claim-risk, and update rules. See DATA_DICTIONARY.md for field definitions.
Canonical public resource:
License and trademarks
Dataset and documentation content is released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. Manufacturer names, product names, and trademarks remain the property of their respective owners. Their inclusion identifies source material and comparison context; it does not imply endorsement.
Citation
Use the metadata in CITATION.cff, or cite:
MaxDecals USA. MaxDecals Knowledge Base Database, version 0.1.0, 2026. https://maxdecals.us/pages/knowledge-hub
Version
Current release: 0.1.0 — initial public research snapshot, published 2026-07-18.
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