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  1. Greetings from Cape Breton Island, Canada. New to the industry.

    Welcome from Montreal. I've also started from my home over a decade ago. I've bought a house in a rural region and had large enough space to build a shop (we don't have walk-in). Not having to commute to work is a very plus.
  2. printing on chrome

    Depending of you intent of use, drytac polar chrome is pretty cool.
  3. Need Help Is there a pricing website that can guide me?

    We just did a temporary window 30ft wide X 14ft high. Cheap removable vinyl with lamination. Price was at 2.40$/sqft (material only) and we almost lost the job.
  4. Need Help Is there a pricing website that can guide me?

    If it's an interior wall, we are at 7$/sqft including material and install (design is extra). And we lost some jobs at that rate. I'm in Canada and material is more expensive here compared to the USA.
  5. Summa s3 or graphtec

    Summa if on top of my list since I'm already used to how they work. So I assume the learning curve will be simpler. Could you elaborate on why the summa is better since you have both of them?
  6. Summa s3 or graphtec

    Flatbed cutter is on my future list too. But I still wanted a roll cutter. For the flatbed, colex is on top of my list. But kongsburg seems interesting too. But that is for 2-3 years from now.
  7. Summa s3 or graphtec

    I use caldera. Workflow with my current summa d160r is perfect. I was told few years ago the camera was not compatible with mac/caldera. I'don't know if it's true.
  8. Summa s3 or graphtec

    No camera then. I have white ink capability. So I can print white for the mark if needed to. The take-up seems a good feature tho. I don't have time to stay in front of the cutter to pop the vinyl.
  9. Summa s3 or graphtec

    If you don't mind sending me a quick video of your workflow with diecut (I want to see the speed and final result) and a video of the take-up, I would appreciate it. I use the cleancut blades for years now and really like it. If you have absolutely no problems doing diecut, I think I will stick...
  10. Summa s3 or graphtec

    I'm looking to change my summa d160r for a new cutter that will mostly be used to make diecut stickers. Since I already have a summa, my instinct was to go with the new s3t with maybe the camera and take-up. The graphtec seems to be a good option too. So what do you recommend and why?
  11. Vinyl for "fence pad"

    I can't do either. Pads are already a couples years old. So I don't think direct print would hold up. If they were brand new, I would check to sub-contract the direct print.
  12. Vinyl for "fence pad"

    I've got a request to make vinyl to install on fence pad for a baseball team like the picture below. What material and laminate could work for this? It's just for logos that will be around 18inx18in. Thanks.
  13. New HP Latex 700 and 800 series - with White ink

    I got 3 box in total. I've confirmed with the tech that I've received everything I need. I've got this before the holidays and still waiting for my appointment.
  14. New HP Latex 700 and 800 series - with White ink

    Yes, It's covered by HP even if the printer is out of warranty like in my case. I've received a box of parts about the size of a mini-fridge (I did not open it). I'm waiting for the tech to make the update. Everything is free of charge. Contact your dealer about this.
  15. New HP Latex 700 and 800 series - with White ink

    I think your problem is the advance calibration due to the thickness of the material. Try to copy the profile and make an advance calibration. Maybe it will adjust it.
  16. 3m etched vinyl won't pick up with transfer tape

    We use 3m scps-53x when using the 3M dusted or all this series. Work very well to pick-up the film and easily take off when wet. Even on small parts.
  17. Looking for white PET film with permanent adhesive for latex ink

    Thanks, but I'm looking for a white material not clear like the overlaminate.
  18. Media for subsurface acrylic application

    You don't have a ''fuzzy'' look with reverse print on 3651? I use optically clear film for that kind of application.
  19. Looking for white PET film with permanent adhesive for latex ink

    Like the title says, I'm looking for a white PET film with permanent adhesive that is compatible with latex ink (HP 700w). I've been looking for this for quite some time know and the closest one I've found is compatible with UV ink only. All suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you.
  20. New HP Latex 700 and 800 series - with White ink

    Yes, 60% can be used but if the print go on an outside window and you have text both side, the white is not opaque enough. But if the visual is the same on each side (no mirror), 60% is perfect. Even printed on white vinyl, I've tested the 3 layers at 60% and I could see the colors through the...
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