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  1. Suggestions Anybody have a current 3M 180MC Sign Vinyl Chart on Hand?

    Dark Blue 397 Point being is 294 is a muddy mix with yellow mucking it up. 294 is right between Sapphire and Dark Blue I use 286 as the base for Sapphire Blue 100/85/0/5 to fortify and temper the color, and no color Correction. Dark Blue 397 ia a 180 MC Color as is Sapphire Blue You...
  2. Latex 360 print head issues

    When you get to 50 ml Pull the cartridge, Verify that the cart has Ink. If so then Weigh it and calculate the correct number. Run a few more small Jobs and then trash it.. 50 and below is the automatic change the cartridge number. The risk of you trashing out $200 of media aint worth trying...
  3. Need Help Mac/Apple Freehand 7 to Illustrator

    Rule 1 EPS 3 Always Archive each and every File as EPS 3.
  4. Do you laminate your plain vinyl lettering?

    YES of course not. When applied to vehicles and Equipment, the vinyl will get damaged even with laminate. There is no escaping that fact. HOWEVER The question you pose can offer alternative, as I have customers do this Polyurethane Clear Coat, is a massive layer of protection. When the base...
  5. HP Latex 360 - Ink buildup on printheads

    After reading everything, something is amiss obviously and now you must play detective and sleuth out the problem. Mean while to clean the ink buildup off the sides of the print heads HP will tell you to use distilled water, and propyl alcohol with a lint free towel. I prefer the Shop All...
  6. Gbc titan 165: out of control, unresponsive

    Here is my reality check point. . Does this piece of equipment make you money? Is it Essential? I think ACCO services GBC. Your laminator is essential and to tear into it is a bad Idea. These suckers have enough amperage in them to instantly plant yourass 6' under. You are probably looking...
  7. arlon 3170 laminate

  8. arlon 3170 laminate

    From time to time I get de lamination with the Latex inks. Both 792 and 831A. I dial back the Optimizer and get better results.
  9. NEED HELP DECIDING. UV PRINTER OR INKJET

    Get the HP Latex 365. These are reliable and you do not see complaints with them. I have a 560 and the 560 is horrible for the quick One Off jobs, But when my production ramps up I ink 2 rolls per day. I could get 3 rolls, but after inking 2 full rolls, I want it to cool down. The 3rd roll...
  10. How do you remove Pylon or Post Signs that have become abandoned?

    Lets put it into perspective. Before this is taken down. Find out how much to install New,,, Better yet,,, Leave it standing and Rent It Out.
  11. Suggestions Available Gloss Black Cut Vinyl for Low Surface Energy Application

    Call Gregory1 in KS 800-835-2221 Missy or Kelly will get you sorted out.
  12. HP 365 prints black gradient as purple

    Turn off Color Correction. If your other colors are basic reference your PMS Book and review. There are times that you will need a swatch table from the art file. Once the table is set I print it. Typically 2"hx3"w. This is not enough media to worry about, and infact I just leave it on the...
  13. Graphtec plotter

    A Graphtec Plotter. Well sir I own a Ford Vehicle Could be a Fiesta or A 24' Straight truck. Flexi 10 has drivers up to an FC8600 so this eliminates FC 9000 and CE 7000. You are going to connect via USB if no USB then you gots an OLLLD Cutter running a 232 or Parrallel connection. The model...
  14. Print shop expanding our signage capabilities - questions on equipment!

    Get an HP L365. they are cheap. Print and cut machines are a horrid time bottle neck. You have a Laminator with Heat assist then Get an hHP 365, and a Graphtec FC9000-140. 54' Media is the main stay as the 60" is just a face to face argument every day. Availability is the kicker on 60" When...
  15. Looking for ACM/Polymetal

    Sadly Global closed its doors last year. Piedmont and Calsak are,,,,,, well fellas China has us by the balls. You could try: https://wieland-metalservices.com/aluminum/compbond-aluminum-composite-panels/
  16. Epson S60600 Static on take up / front heater plate

    You need a grounding strap. there used to be a stringer of what looked like christmas tree tinsel that would mount on the outboard side of the printer. It only needs a modest touch to the media backing and it will pull the static to ground. Naturally you would want this to a separate outlet...
  17. NO INK CARTRIDGE EPSON 7900

    Get with Vlad at the Printhead doctor in Canada. He makes and sells data chips and reprogramming tools. The guy also make great inks too. He litterally has no equal. You could order a Book of data chips, or if he is making inks for your printer buy his. I used to run the Old Seiko 64 and HP...
  18. Vinyl Express (Graphtec made) R Series II and Flexi Sign 8.1 Pro

    Call Sign Warehouse and request the print driver/description for the cutter. Have you looked at Graphtec Studio Pro Software?
  19. Suggestions Looking to upgrade to new HP Latex Printer

    Great analogy, When you look att a used car the first thing is the Mileage, and the sq ft of media totals is the exact same thing. With a Car the Big Maint Hits are at 100k Miles With these printers Schedule 2 and 3 are the big hits. When done by a certified HP Tech like Bell and Howell...
  20. Suggestions Looking to upgrade to new HP Latex Printer

    Going from the L26500 to the L365 is a great move. The Brand new Printer is going to save you on Maint cost and compared to your 265 its going to cover those cost in spades. The Heat factor Gone,, and AMEN,,, Online Media Library,,,, Killer From Dead Cold Morning first rip,,,, Holy Chit...
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