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Recent content by rvolkers

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    Graphtec 8600 Cutting off

    CM does weird things when the correct model is not chosen in the properties ALWAYS make sure you are using 8600 - 160 if that is you model!
  2.

    "My brother-in-law is a graphic designer in New York City" oh yay...

    we have a winner!
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    "My brother-in-law is a graphic designer in New York City" oh yay...

    brother in-laws version is much better looking on a business card - if it were me i would have combined both looks without breaking apart the LOGO art! people like to see art it catches thier eye also show identity! - all text signs just do not grab any attention to bring you to the copy.
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    Thoughts on Mimaki Print Head Cleaning

    have who ever installed the head come BACK! - seems to be defective! get a new head!

  5. Question How do you prepare your install crew for an install?

    prepare a job ticket that travels from conception to finished install and have all involved sign off on their finished work on the stages of the project! - include pictures when you can!

  6. What formula do you use to quote a job?

    most are tax write offs?

  7. What formula do you use to quote a job?

    time and materials - anything other that is needed double your cost!

  8. Hiring Designers for my Sign Company

    A sign any sign is a GRAPHIC that is meant to catch attention and communicate a message - that is why Bob is so wrong - design encompasses and not limited to - type to be used (size and color) Graphics to be used (either supplied OR created by our shops) - sign size - placement of all elements...

  9. Hiring Designers for my Sign Company

  10. Hiring Designers for my Sign Company

    i retired from commercial arts and also a sign shop and moved to Maine 9 years ago but became bored and wanted to go back to work! with more than 35 years in the field and at the age of 66 i went looking to keep going - i was shocked that in maine age doesn't mean much - what means a lot is a...
  11.

    HELP :-) what the heck is this font

    Does anyone have any idea what this font is? thanks!
  12.

    Mimaki UCJV300-160 issue

    is your head down? are you running normal speed? are you running in uni direction? - does it print the same way on all media? all things to check!
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    Blurry print, can it be fixed

    is your head in the lowest position? high to medium pass count? 12 to 16? is your profile the highest resolution? are you printing unidirectional? are you printing normal speed? what are your HEATER settings? is this a vector print? all things to check for a good clean hi-res printout!
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    Bronze color matching

    i use these 2 cymk for bronze C-0 M-30 Y-47 K-48 C-0 M-27 Y-48 K-47

  15. ? printing direct on magnetics

    Mimaki cjv30-130 how are folks printing direct on magnetic material? what have you folks been using for a metal barrier?
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