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  1. HP Printer not printing colors the same as a couple months ago

    I did not calibrated. I did not calibrate it on the first run. The ink density as far as I can tell is 120 icc. The RIP I am using is FlexiPrint
  2. HP Printer not printing colors the same as a couple months ago

    Same material. It's 10pass, not sure about the saturation though. I have not changed any saturation levels, or at least I dont think I have. How would I find that out on the printer?
  3. HP Printer not printing colors the same as a couple months ago

    I have a job where I have to match colors. Two months ago I printed out a full Pantone solid coated swatch book from Illustrator. I labeled each box and kept it for future jobs. Today I took the paint sample matched it to that previously printed swatch book, printed out what I thought was the...
  4. Summa or Graphtec

    Grahptec. I have used both. Summa sent me a lemon. It did not cut, it did not track, it was the worst machine I have ever bought in my 20+ years doing this. The Mac software is a joke, and God help you if you get a lemon cause their customer service basically does care to give you back 20% of...
  5. Printing on static cling problems

    It's about 6 months old. I printed on it when we first got it and it printed great. That would explain it though. Will the alcohol cure the age problem? It's about 6 months old. I printed on it when we first got it and it printed great. That would explain it though. Will the alcohol cure the...
  6. Printing on static cling problems

    It's about 6 months old. I printed on it when we first got it and it printed great. That would explain it though. Will the alcohol cure the age problem?
  7. Printing on static cling problems

    I'm trying to print on static cling. The brand of material is Digijet. I have a HP latex 315. It's giving me weird printing results. I ran a head cleaning and calibration. but it did not improve anything. I'm attaching pictures of the problem here. I suspect I need a better profile. The...
  8. Can't get my HP 315 to print a solid black.....

    I got a job that is a solid black with some colored lines in the middle of all black. The prints I am getting are dark grey at best. I tried kicking up the darkness, but its still not even close. I tried a "no color correction" setting, Is this an ink thing? IS there a way to increase the black...
  9. Home made Take up reel? Take up Reel hacks?

    Can you provide a link? or perhaps a pic? brand name?
  10. Home made Take up reel? Take up Reel hacks?

    Anyone out there know of a way to make a homemade take up reel or perhaps have a hack around the $1100 price tag for an HP take up reel? I currently have a catch basket and spool onto a cardboard core and babysit. Maybe there is a homespun way to do this I am not seeing? OR do I have to suck it...
  11. Proofing Software, APP or plugin?

    HI Joey, I've been using this for awhile. I'd love to adjust the line weight though. IS there a way to do that. I know you can adjust the color and size of the measure, but the lines are really thin and grouped to the measures so its a few clicks to increase just the line weight. any help mucho...
  12. Proofing Software, APP or plugin?

    Do you know if there is a way to adjust the line weight of the measure lines?
  13. Laminate like phototex?

    Anyone know of a laminate that looks and feels close or like phototex? Maybe a synthetic fabric with protective qualities.
  14. Big clients that don't pay on time?????

    I got a museum client. They are an A list (whale) client. They eventually always pay, but are constantly overlooking invoices, not paying on time, making mistakes, and it is really starting to bug me. Problem is I can not afford to let them go. I've tried waiting, checking in with them weekly...
  15. SGIA Questions--my first time going....

    It's my first SGIA trade show and I am wondering a few things. 1. Are samples from distributors and manufacturers available? IF so should I bring a big bag or cart to lug them around? this is my primary purpose for going, to see all the printable materials that are available for latex...
  16. Is there a cheaper alternative to phototex?

    I like phototex, but its pretty expensive compared to a straight vinyl like 3M Ij35, Anyone know of some cheaper alternatives?
  17. Whats the best material for Bumper Stickers?

    I got a HP latex, I've tried 3M IJ35 and a Digijet. Looking for a cheap 3.5 mil gloss material for some stickers I am making.....
  18. How to color match a PMS color using HP cmyk latex printer

    Any way you could walk me through how to use that color replacement tool in Flexi. I can not seem to find it ?
  19. How to color match a PMS color using HP cmyk latex printer

    I need to color match 2 pms colors using a cmyk printer. I have the cmyk formulas, but the prints colors are not close enough to submit to the client. 2 questions: Does the profile matter in these cases? The material I am using does not have a profile for the rip software I use. Phototex...
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