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  1. Whats an economical software to open pdf files and export as high res tiffs or jpegs

    it is a Design Program / RIP combo, we moved to Caldera
  2. Whats an economical software to open pdf files and export as high res tiffs or jpegs

    Flexi and PDF sometimes DO NOT play well with each other! things would be fine, you would get lax on doing your pre-flight check. BAM print a job (usually substantial) only to see the issue AFTER it was printed this is one reason we got rid of Flexi, especially after we got burned on over...
  3. Polycarbonate Sheets

    yes, use the same approach. an old lasso (cowboy) rope is very handy I'd use the sedative AFTER :) got slapped in the face, once. that was more than enough for me! now if alone, I wear a football helmet or at the very least a mouth guard
  4. Question 4OVER now with FedEx?

    Has anyone else noticed that 4Over is now using FedEx for the shipper? their website still lists UPS The only change so far is meeting the driver, we could meet UPS at the first route stop instead of waiting for delivery FedEx changes route drivers with frequency.
  5. Making cable loops/clamps

    have you looked at Outwater Plastics?
  6. What would cause vinyl discoloration like this?

    there does not appear to be shrinkage. so they probably used a CAST combo. if you look closely at the air release pattern you can narrow down the brand, but not the style horizontal surface, engine at that, + dark car = UV BURN this timeframe is about right, if not a little longer than...
  7. Help! I need EXPERT vinyl install coach.

    this is sounding more and more like a PITA. old with welding on transfer tape..... wash your hands and wish them best of luck
  8. Need Help Vinyl on the awning sign

    you can also use an articulated boom lift for the angle. take a heat gun and do a good post heat if you want extra assurance
  9. Help! I need EXPERT vinyl install coach.

    our installers use a lot of techniques from Justin Pate with Wrap Institute. they looked at this and would break it down into 4 sections, then work the triangle to the edge. hopefully, it is wrap film with air release channels also, make sure you work in the shade, direct sun will stretch and...
  10. Rant 33"x127" Metal Sign Faces

    so you want a 72 x 144 and cut to size of 2) 33 x 127? biggest I know of is 60 x 144. maybe contact a metal supplier?
  11. What are peoples go to vinyl and Laminate combo for small vehicle decals

    Regardless of the type, any calendared film will curl ALWAYS!!! for the budget projects, * Put a CAST lam on the cal print film * have a white border on all prints, no full bleeds. * use a different media, we have had good luck with POLYMERIC as a budget substitute for true cast BigfishDM...
  12. Questions to ask when buying a used UV printer?

    current print test print history send one of your files through the RIP and print it, verify colors
  13. Magic bullet head cleaner

    unsure about the vapor method, I know we have "soaked" Eco-Sol Print Heads If I remember correctly, take the head out and submerge into the cleaning solution * submerge only deep enough for the nozzles to be covered, no fluid onto the electrical components. seems like they do it on Friday and...
  14. Question Something similar just came up in another thread.......................

    Gino gives another happy ending................ all is right in the world
  15. Vendor for custom shape/design HIP reflective signs

    There are several MM here that can fill this order. here are a few of the options https://signs101.com/resources/categories/outsource-services.5/
  16. Shrinking Material causing failures

    What are you applying these graphics to? your photo looks like pre-weed, ink saturation and lamination tension is my thought for an explanation prior to installation ANY TIME you are using calendared, try to avoid full bleeds, we prefer to leave a minimum .125 white border also as mentioned use...
  17. CRAZY returning customer

    who said we were extorting them? who said it was a single wire nut? if anyone had looked close in the images you would have seen the wiring was deteriorating. they were told it was a safety issue and that we would NOT turn the power back on once the new faces were installed. If they wanted to...
  18. Question Something similar just came up in another thread.......................

    do as requested, they may need it a certain way. make sure to place on invoice FULL TRANSFER COVERAGE - PER CUSTOMER INSTRUCTIONS. so there is a clear trailer why this way
  19. 18oz banner printed and sewn hems?

    there are several MM here that should be able to help ABA Visibility Products Merritt Big Color FireSprint
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