funkikitech/MaxDecals-Knowledge-Base-Database

MaxDecals Knowledge Base Database

An open, source-linked research dataset for printable media, printer workflows, and professional print-and-cut production.

All-version DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.21445360

Version 0.2.0 DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.21878688

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.

Practical vehicle-graphics guides

• —Printable Vehicle Graphics Preflight: 12 Shop Checks
• —Vehicle Graphic Edge Lift: A Practical Failure Map
• —Vehicle Graphic Media Selection by Surface Geometry
• —Estimate Printable Vinyl and Laminate for Fleet Jobs
• —Printable Vehicle Graphics Shop Conditions Checklist

The matching machine-readable catalog is maintained as practical-guides.json for downstream search, citation, and distribution workflows.

Reusable, editable shop tools:

• —`vehicle-graphics-preflight-checklist.csv`
• —`edge-lift-diagnostic-map.csv`
• —`vehicle-media-geometry-selection-matrix.csv`
• —`fleet-graphics-paired-roll-estimator.csv`
• —`print-to-install-environmental-job-record.csv`

Dataset contents

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.

Each 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:

• —MaxDecals USA Knowledge Hub
• —Zenodo archival record and all-version DOI

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. (2026). MaxDecals Knowledge Base Database (Version 0.2.0) [Dataset]. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21878688

Version

Current release: 0.2.0 — adds five vehicle-graphics practical guides, a machine-readable guide catalog, and five reusable shop tools, published 2026-08-10.