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Not sure if this is what you're asking- but it looks to me as if your cutter isn't reading the marks correctly. This could be because they're the wrong marks (from FlexiSign), or it could be a setting on the plotter itself.

I don't think (not 100% certain) any of the vinyls for plotter cutting are going to hold up to traffic without laminating them- which will lead the customer to expect you to replace them for free when they fail. With a laminate made for that application, though, I'd think just about any high...

Unless you're using cheap vinyl that has a slightly "off" sprocket pattern- then it's a nightmare! But a sprocket-fed will rarely have issues with the right material.

I concur with everyone else- dust. It happens. And as bob mentioned- be very gentle when cleaning the rollers. The damned things can be expensive to replace!

If either of the above don't float your boat (have bought from both with no problem), what you're looking for is J-track. Do a search for J track for signs and you'll find quite a few suppliers.

You could use a table mounted vise, or even a press brake, if you take your time. A roller, though, would be the right tool for the job so if you're looking for repeatability, I suggest investing in one.

I agree with Bill- cast black. There is no such thing as translucent black, no matter what the vinyl charts say. Black, by definition, is the absence of or complete absorption of light. Most of what the manufacturers sell as "translucent" black is nothing but matte black so it has the same...

Right next to it, in the Paid section, would be my guess.

If you put a white translucent behind it, there's no reason at all it won't look good. Search the threads- someone posted a link to 3M's how to a few months ago.

First surface: Same side of glass as viewer. Prints/cuts are made "right reading". Second surface: Opposite side of glass as viewer. Prints/cut are made in reverse. Has the glass stripped of the original graphics? If not, you're going to see some shadow or ghost of the existing graphics. And if...

You undoubtedly are missing some nozzles. Once that's fixed, may I suggest making sure you're not printing 100% black, but a "rich" black instead (I forget the exact values)?

First or second surface? That media isn't optically clear, so second surface prints won't pop.

If your shop can build a lighted can, make your own. If this is outside your capabilities, I'd hazard a guess most vendors who make illuminated signs would quote you a price. If all you need are faces, buy the track and background and make it in house. And make sure you know what the letter...

You are correct (unless SAi made a major and stupid change)- Auto Serialize will duplicate the shape and the text.

^^^What they said.

Multicams are great- but I personally wish the Sign Maker series had a 144" option, instead of topping out at 10'!

Ooh... I got one... Back when proofs were faxed (pre-email), we had a customer that wanted just the most godawful color combo on his sign. I put a Post-it note on it saying something like "this color combo is f@cking terrible" to encourage the salesperson to talk the customer out of it. They...

Laminate with a block out film to prevent light transmission or with a translucent to allow it.

3M 8150. Optically clear, and you can wet apply even when using your laminator.

Too many to count- I'm harder on myself than I am on anyone else- except, maybe, when I specifically point out errors to a designer and it doesn't get corrected before production. Another favorite is when the customer tells you to word something a certain way, you suggest a clearer (and more...