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  1. Best media for wall graphics

    what happens in the dark areas? also muted may either mean youre using the wrong phototex for the wrong print or incorrect print profile. A REMINDER: PHOTOTEX OPA is for LATEX, UV, AND AQUEOUS INKS. OPAS is for SOLVENT AND UV.... I print using opas a LOT and from a customer that does events...
  2. Is there a cheaper alternative to phototex?

    I really wanted to like wallfrog but for some reason, I always had trouble cutting it? or printing it. I forget which (it's been a while) so we just stick with phototex.. it cuts on the plotter very nice and my prints are always vibrant with the right profile.
  3. Can I Laminate UV Inkjet Direct Printed Aluminum?

    We've definitely laminated alumacore signs printed on our UV printer. So far, no complaints or issues!
  4. Question Does this happen to you?

    ALWAYS unload your media (you can keep it on there, just not loaded up ready to print like in your photo). that and humidity I've learned can cause issues. Our humidity can range between 40-60%
  5. ISO HP Scitex FB550

    We're selling a HP FB550 but we're in California. Message me if you're interested!
  6. Outsourcing Work When Crazy Busy?

    we definitely outsource jobs depending on our own capabilities/inabilities. for example, large large banners are something we use another shop for. or certain installation services that we don't offer... or smaller stuff in large quantities... That being said, the relationship we have with those...
  7. hand cut sign letters

    ooh a friend of mine does stuff similar to this out of her garage. I think she has an old band saw or scroll saw or something like that. these look great! pretty nifty stuff
  8. production manager not recognizing contour cut

    Yes, I've noticed after some time that if my contour cut is "behind" or "below" other layers, it will not show up in PM but it is there... separate and move that to be "on top" and you should be good :)
  9. Laminating window perf

    Avery 1360... tho I was told there will be a price increase on avery print and lam products..... starting today :/
  10. Is there a good app for sign-makers workflow?

    you have yet to actually share what you use so your sarcasm is not so appreciated. My problem is people failing to stick with apps/programs that we use and making it a real part of our own workflow.
  11. Is there a good app for sign-makers workflow?

    may I ask, who on the team(s) uses these programs? My problem is getting people to use the apps/workflow programs. it's easy for me to adapt but for the rest of the shop, it becomes a challenge or only minimal to no usage is my result :( we're a small shop of 6 people that handles a handful of...
  12. How do you dress at work? Uniforms?

    I wish I lived in this part of California. it's just.. fog. fog. 50's. …. fog. -_- damn karl.
  13. Need Help How to cut out just the shadow? SignCut Pro 2

    looks like you need to make the blue shadow it's own shape.... I don't know sign cut pro.... but if this helps: in illustrator you can select both the red and the blue and use the pathfinder tool to "divide" or "trim". That will kind of stamp out the shape so that the red is it's own piece and...
  14. Is there a good app for sign-makers workflow?

    I wish my work operated like this. I tried to come up with a whole system but it's literally super difficult to get everyone going on it... I'm not even the boss :( there are other factors to this tooooo but oh well.
  15. Is there a good app for sign-makers workflow?

    there is asana.. not my favorite but it works for now. I don't like how basecamp works EXCEPT for their calendar (but I feel like this can be replicated with google cal) I wish basecamp and asana had a baby cuz I like the look and feel of the list of tasks that asana offers but I don't like...
  16. Wanted need a cutter i can afford

    LOL quality over price. but if price is your biggest need.. Here's this.. Not saying it's a good one either, just the cheapest I've ever seen https://jet.com/product/A+-Yescom-Vinyl-Cutter-Sign-Cutting-Plotter-w-Artcut-Pro-Software-Design-Cut-3-B/76f96d2980834881a93e54660987a025
  17. Opinion Just wondering.................................

    Have you guys ever had Red Horse? That is one strong and yummy beer.
  18. How do you dress at work? Uniforms?

    tshirt with our logo on them (boss printed a bunch on diff colored shirts, I prefer my black long sleeve) Jeans (in a color I don't like so I don't care if they get messed up) Sneakers TAD gear jacket for warmth... and pockets. freakin best pockets ever this is definitely not something i'd wear...
  19. Opinion Just wondering.................................

    Cider (Golden State preferred but I love trying different kinds) Rosé Pineapple vodka (Tito's preferred) Water / Coconut water :) melon juice, calamansi juice, and calpico too
  20. Estimates, Taxes, QBooks

    my experience from doing quotes and invoices -> we use XERO (previously used quickbooks, which I've never entered anything in there, just filled out our own custom quote/invoice form) and I believe you can add all the major (or small) cities tax rates and it all shows up in a drop down list...
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