Q. How do I load sticker media and ribbon into the Awards Maker?
A. Click here to download Awards Maker 400 Supply Loading Instructions.
Q. How quickly does the Awards Maker print?
A. Up to 3" per second! One 4"x6" sticker takes about 2 seconds to print.
Q. What is the length of sticker media? Ribbons?
A. Sticker media is 100' long and ribbons are 290' long.
Q. What is the average cost per finished plaque - including the sticker, ribbon and plaque?
A. A complete finished plaque costs just under $5.00.
Q. What's the cost difference between printing my own award plaque (using the Awards Maker) versus outsourcing?
A. The typical savings is 45%. ($5.00 vs. $9.00). Click here to download Awards Maker 400 Output Costs.
Q. How many plaques can I print with one roll of gold or silver media?
A. You can print up to 200 plaques with one roll of gold or silver media. Click here to download Awards Maker 400 Output Costs.
Q. How many plaques can I print using one roll of black ribbon?
A. You can print up to 580 plaques with one roll of black ribbon. Click here to download Awards Maker 400 Output Costs.
Q. What percentage of the Awards Maker templates can auto-populate my school's name and mascot?
A. About 40%.
Q. Should I store opened media and ribbons in plastic sealed bags?
A. This is acceptable but not necessary unless supplies are exposed to moisture or water. It is sufficient in most cases to store supplies inside their original cardboard boxes.
Q. Will other sticker media and ribbons work in the Awards Maker?
A. No. Sticker media and ribbons sold through your VariQuest-Authorized Dealer are matched with the system to assure high quality output from the Awards Maker.
Q. Can I print variable information, such as name lists and parking permit numbers?
A. Yes! VariQuest Design Center Software has this built-in function.
Q. How can I adjust the heat setting/quality setting?
A. You typically will not need to adjust these settings manually. Optimum settings for each sticker type have already been set in VariQuest Design Center Software. Should you need to modify settings, the software allows you to do this very easily by adjusting the "Print Density" setting.
