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Recent content by oksigns

  1. Illustrator Plug-ins & Scratch Disks - Questions

    Scratch disk is a separate drive. Mine happens to be a hybrid SSD/HD, but the point is that it is a separate drive that is only accessed occasionally and does not get hit by the OS and native apps running. Running Adobe CC and staying up to date, I make sure my gpu drivers are relatively...
  2. Grainy Colors

    is the profile correct? proper amount of ink saturation?
  3. What Vinyl Is The Best?

    I agree with Bob about the installers. Generally(depending on requirements), the less experienced self installers enjoy the "thicker stuff" because it is easier to work with and more forgiving. I'd offer them a low end and a high end product. ultimately, you are at their beck and call cause...
  4. Safety Yellow Business Cards

    Yeah I will second jayhawksigns in looking for a local place to print on some fluorescent paper, or a letterpress outfit that has the florescent ink- no need to actually use the letterpress services, but their ability to use real fluorescent inks and nice stock would make for a unique product.
  5. Question Perforated Window Film For The Unexperienced

    you need to ask yourself how long you want this to last. no need for a heat gun... do you have a rep you can talk to from a local supplier? those are always good local resources and glean samples from. you also need to be mindful of surface temperatures. oh.. there is a technique. while...
  6. Media Suggestion

    I rarely mount without lam, but, when I do, A strip of application tape across the leading piece of vinyl at the start of mount helps. It's mostly in technique, so if you start with bubbles, you will end up with bubbles down the line. Maximize the best adhesion in the beginning and you're gold...
  7. Versaworks Dual Rip Speed

    The larger the dimensions and complexity, the longer the times, so flattening everything can potentially speed things up; however, the success of flattening a PP PDF hinges upon how it is flattened and if you have any say in final resolution.
  8. Opinion Any Opinions On Any Of These Laminators?

    I have a SEAL 65 EL.. like a tank and straight forward operation. abSOlutely not thrilled with the crowned rollers. I have a small stress fissure from too much pressure of all things; but, otherwise built really well. Coming off the SEAL 65 EL, I'd look for non-crowned rollers and a material...
  9. Versaworks Dual Rip Speed

    It's slow because your hardware is low spec for bigger jobs. Your Core 2 Duo only has so many threads to process the file - bottleneck 1 Bottleneck 2 is your ram. Is it single channel or dual? You are most likely approached the the limit determined by your OS environment and using a hefty...
  10. Need Help Perforated Frustration

    for the most part, laminates tend to be pressure activated. if you do not have a way to evenly and consistently apply lam properly, the adhesion layer will not bond evenly. must use some kind of applicator for this process. most of everyone will say here that wet application of perf is not...
  11. Illustrator File Question , Lines Everywhere.

    Perspective grid is a tool, not an embedded object. Those lines are just that; strokes. You never showed us the final artwork for comparison. Looking at just the wireframe view, it appears to be some sort of sunburst effect.
  12. Roland Xr640 White

    Do you occasionally take the cartridge out and gently rock/shake it to mix the ink if it has been sitting for awhile? Do you ever use the overprint setting if you are using Versaworks? You will need multiple passes to get a decent coating.
  13. New To Signs And Buying A Used Printer Warning 10,000 Questions Coming Soon!

    I will second tomence's comment. It is extremely beneficial to have some kind of warranty and a local tech, above all else, to help you in those early stages. It may be appealing to have something so close to your finger tips, but you have to look down the road; your learning curve on the...
  14. Need Help Curved Shelf Talkers

    I fab custom shelf talkers using Sihl's Durasol line of products. It sounds like the perfect product for things like this. They wont mind the bend if you get the "tab" cut right. I will tell you once a slight bend is introduced across the plane of the sign, that slight bend imparts rigidity...
  15. Logo Advice And Opinions

    First go through gives me the impression of a video game theme or concept, but Johhnny Best rough is definitely on the right path. Recognizable and unique mark with a concept as the foundation that leads to a memorable identity. Concept concept concept. Sell them on the concept.
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