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Recent content by CJ-NYC

  1. Customer artwork

    I know this is from a month or so ago, but I had to laugh at 'nephew art', lol -- sums it up rather nicely. My favorite is when I ask for an EPS file or PDF and the client just takes the crappy, bitmapped artwork and drops it into that file type. For layout service I include it as part of the...
  2. Customer artwork

    The worst is some of these new SaaS vector programs, like Canva -- whew, these can suck. Yes, it will output as a vectorized PDF but its all broken out in clipped paths and objects, it's a mess. Basically anyone with a subscription to Adobe CC can claim they are a designer, but it is not...
  3. Need Help Mimaki TS55 - 1800 sublimation printer, anyone?

    Thank you for the response. Yes, the black ink was an issue for us at the start as well, but it was NOT really the ink. Some of the sponges around the head cleaning station needed to be trimmed down -- the would apparently absorb a bit too much ink and potentially scuff along the bottom of the...
  4. Need Help Mimaki TS55 - 1800 sublimation printer, anyone?

    It's been fine for me, the Mimaki TS-55, but during COVID its been printing less, and I've been bumping up against ink expiration where I never did before. Just getting ink that isn't due to expire within a month or two is hard. My suppliers have NOT been able to get new ink. Otherwise, a good...
  5. Discussion Not sure I'm thinking correctly.........................

    If you already understand what's happening (he's just too busy and doesn't really value your own time at all) then maybe institute a new policy: $X to schedule space for installation at your facility, which is completely refundable AFTER the work is done. So you charge him for the space and then...
  6. Printing Double Sided American Flags (latex printers)

    They're likely going to be on the heavy side. Most flags are something called 'single-reverse' which is just a single layer of fabric. If your client expects the flags to fly in a light breeze, they likely won't, or more wind will be needed. If the flags are just hanging open and not at any...
  7. Floor Graphics - MacTac MDot - no lam needed?

    Hello, I'm looking to get into making more floor graphics and been looking at this material from MacTac called 'M Dot' - which claims that it does NOT require lamination. Has anyone else used this material and if so can you offer some feedback on the material, or any similar material. My gut...
  8. Question Problems with print heads drying up within a few days

    Checking that the main power remains on is great suggestion. If you have the printer plugged into an outlet that cuts power when you turn off the lights, for example, that would prevent the printer from performing auto-cleaning when idle. Also, check your environment. Is it very cold in the room...
  9. Fc3100-60 hesitates during cut

    Is the cutter attached to a network switch? Maybe you're getting network collisions?
  10. Window Cling badge print problem

    Yeah, if they've started with 'you'll never get another job from me' then I wouldn't make them your highest priority. To defuse the matter I would thank them for bringing the matter to your attention, and then do your best to feed them the badges over time.
  11. Need Help Tips for Creating Sign with Multiple Photos?

    Make sure you give a good estimate on the time required to do all this for them, for artwork fees.
  12. Discussion banding back at it again

    Have you checked your environment? Is it very humid or dry or very hot or cold?
  13. Building a new profile in Onyx RIP and test print doesn't print Pantone Black!

    Check your in-house file to be sure that the named swatch color matches what the Spot Color Replacement table is expecting to see. From what I've been told, if there's any mistake or change in how the swatch name is written, it won't work properly. It has to be an exact match (case sensitive)...
  14. Need Help Is head misaligned? Teleios Fabric Printer Yellow Head

    I have a weird issue with the yellow head on my Telios direct disperse printer. It's a Roland body (SJ-1000 I believe) that's got a fixation unit attached to the front. My yellow print appears to overprint a bit to the left. I thought at first that maybe it was just a few clogged jets that were...
  15. Roland Color Issue - Grey/Green Prints Magenta

    I seem to recall that with some VW profiles if you try to use a spot color that doesn't exist, it goes to a default color that's very prominent and wrong. Check the file to see if the client used a "made-up" spot color. Sometimes client's do that. They take a color swatch and rename it to "My...
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