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Recent content by smdgrfx

  1. Question HP 789 vs HP 792 printhead

    I'm digging up this old post, but here's some insight. I ran 792 printheads in my L25500 for a couple of years. I would just swap the chip. One thing of note was that they would die on me very fast though. I have two L25500's that still mechanically work, but are fickle with this ink and...
  2. Will A 792 Printhead Cleaner work in place of a 789?

    I have been using the 792 on my L25500 for almost two years. I have even run the 792 printheads by swapping chips. Results vary.
  3. Printing on clear vinyl

    Two words...Gerber Edge. If you are only going to do mailboxes, the Gerber Edge will be your best friend. It can do white, it can do metallic, and print on all types of specialty colored vinyl. No lamination necessary.
  4. Bubbles When Layering

    I have the same problem...LOL...I just do a wet application layer by layer, if I have to do this method. Normally, I print though.
  5. Thermal Printing (Summa DC5) for Vehicle wraps...

    I've done hundreds of vehicles with Gerber Edge prints. No laminate. They last for years. I've also done some with a DC4, but never saw the vehicles again, so I don't know how they held up. I still use the Gerber Edge for certain jobs. I only laminate dirt bike graphics when using Edge prints...
  6. Font Help Please

    I'm having a hard time figuring out what this font is. I've used it in the past for the same customer, but when we built our new computers, we obviously left some fonts out. Now, I just can't seem to remember the name/font family/or anything. Old age is finally getting to my...
  7. Printing Flags Using HP L25500

    Flags I am printing one today. First time on the L25500, so I'm not sure how it will hold up. We sew the hem using a double hem tape that we get from the local fabric store. Punch grommets with no problems. I'm curious to see how the ink will hold up. I've used several on my solvent...
  8. Dark bands in print after new printhead (picture)

    Material issue maybe??
  9. Printing alluminium

    There's a guy named Alan that is on here and has converted a few R2R printers to flatbeds...He would be interested in seeing that Epson working for sure....
  10. sign shop from home

    I've done both! I had a shop for eight years, downsized and worked from home for about 6 years and that drove me crazy. I've been at my current shop going on 4 years. I didn't want customers coming to my house. Some customers expected that I would be faster because I worked from home. I...
  11. Glueing Dibond

    I've been making the pans using aluminum angle corners and one brace in the middle from top to bottom. We rivet everything together and then apply graphics. Never thought about using an epoxy glue. I will look into that.
  12. Who knows how to fix "destroyed" print heads?

    Easier to replace and start with fresh heads. Cleaning them can be frustrating and time consuming. The last time I had a problem, I just replaced and was so much happier. Good luck!!
  13. 4Over

    +1 on 4over. They are easy to work with and quick.
  14. Banner Sewing

    +1 on the Juki...I am glad I bought it. I asked the service guy what to expect as far as longevity. He said he doesn't know. Been servicing for 35 years and never met a Juki that couldn't be repaired. We love ours and sew everything with it.
  15. Quickbooks

    Yep, and they make you upgrade over time. We had Enterprise 05 and had to upgrade because it wouldn't work on Win7. Down graded to a 3 license "Pro" system for $400 in 2008. In 2012, the Pro version ran out of support so we bought 2012 "Premier" version for same $400 but only came with one...
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