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That test print is not from a printer in "mint" condition. You would be better off buying new before purchasing this printer. Some folks have already chimed in about preferred models - those recommendations sound like very good advice. There is a learning curve on new equipment. That said, I...

Lots of good advice already. I will add that you can put 2-3 layers of transfer tape on the back of the magnetic and then it does not magnetically stick to the machine while cutting. For certain, be careful as too much weight will cause issues. Also, someone here previously posted a tip to tape...

we have the Gen 6 heads and they doubled our print speeds. The print quality is extremely high. Ricoh heads are known for durability that we had very few problems with our last UV printer heads. The printer we purchased last fall had the option for either heads, and for the price of the Kyocrea...

Some brands of corrugated plastic are harder to bond to than others. We use Solv S1000 Surface Cleaner/Prep. Digital Color sells this as Plastic Boost. https://www.digitalcolorink.com/products/plastic-boost

Magnum... you could stop a throwing star with that logo... Mr. Prime Minister

we still have and use one - I think it is about 20 years old. Standard maintenance should be all you need besides software and dongle: 3 in 1 oil the moving parts; 90% alcohol and lintless wipe the print head; clean the sprockets.

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We do not do only reflective, but do a fair amount of reflective vinyl and can't say enough good about Graphtec plotters - reliable workhorses.

We use a Graphtec and Flexi and you can't simply make squares and the cut will line up. The contour cuts shouldn't all be grouped with the individual colors or some are transferred and some are not. So we position everything and then use the Contour CutMark tool and choose the crop marks that...

That looks like .030 polycarbonate. Most often we use PET banner material which is a "rigid" banner that is still flexible enough to be rolled up. Usually UV flatbed print, sometimes laminate, and velcro it onto such a frame. Hope that helps

FYI - Edison stole much of his solutions to his challenges from a talented young scientist to whom he promised many financial returns and to which he never delivered. That young man was the creator of AC voltage - Nickola Tesla. Edison electrocuted an Elephant with AC to try and prove how...

We have a new FluidColor with gen 6 Ricoh heads and wow! Speed and resolution are awesome. It is available with Kyocera heads as an option if you want, but from what I understand only advantage would be if you do museum work. We print large format down to nametags with ours and are completely...

Excellent example. I would never stock up on materials we do not use. That said, our business depends on the materials we use - last year we ran into shortages on 54" Oracal vinyl, had to struggle to find it to continue doing business; paid higher prices and had a few times almost ran out. Now...

Paying the Piper indeed

One thing to find out before installing wall graphics is if it has been over 30 days since the wall was last painted. Many failures happen when you letter a wall shortly after it was painted - surface may be dry, but it usually takes 30 days to fully cure.

That looks like 3M 680 Series ScotchLite Lemon Yellow 81 printed with black then laminated (or Gerber UV Guard lamination) with clear. Grimco carries this in stock 2-4 days to get to you...

We do that. Have three jobs to do down in DC soon. If you still need help, give us a call: Sign Here, Hagerstown MD

Trailers are not that bad. I say go for it. I use Oraguard 3951RA everyday, but for this I would turn to Arlon SLX Cast Wrap with Arlon 3270 laminate - less expensive and way more forgiving. You can get it through Fellers. As to the trailer, We would take off the door latches to make install...

Printed calendared vinyl wants to return to flat - post form heating is not as effective as it is for cast wrap vinyl - add in that temperature drop and... A good example of why we always use Arlon SLX Cast Wrap or Oracal 3951 Rapid Air - such failures can hurt your reputation (plus cast =...

We use Yellow WrapGloves and love them. They are also slick, though I don't know if as slick as Ghost but don't use one to lean against a vehicle as you will slide... They tend to outlast Paint is Dead. That is about all I have that is useful on the subject