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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!
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...
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...
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!
IT HAS BEEN MY EXPIERENCE TO ONLY USE CUT MASTER WITH THE GRAPTEC - THATS WHAT I SHIPPED WITH AND THERE SHOULD BE AN EXTENSION TO LOAD INTO FLEXI ALL THIS SAID WE ARE STRICKLY AN ILLUSTRATOR SHOP AND CUT MASTER HAS AN EXT FOR IT!
a small shop can be great and can also be a disaster!
1 one person dedicated to only dealing with customers walk-in and phione calls and e-mails
2 one person to meet with clients to discuss their needs - and do pre designs
3 depending on (LOAD) artists
4 print production and table person!
NOW -...
you make a sign that is big and bold - stating you have been stiffed by the client - attach it to roof of a car or pick-up bed and park in front of his business everyday -- he will pay up fast!
3751 is going away - that is what we use and have had little if no problems - we ordered 3759 and i am doing a run today and it seems to be just as good!
first of all the exacto has been around for ages - it was never really intended to be an all around cutting knife - it was invented and was to be used for cutting tpye gallies and slugs from the old days when types was setand a the paper was applied to a mechanical board -- it was also stated...
yes - as long as they are sponge - clean really good around the edges and the LIGHTLY sponge over the head -- it is best to check the head with a light - BEFORE doing anything!
sometimes there is vinyl fragments and lint on the head - CHECK HEAD FIRST!
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