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  1. Some clients...

    Yup, been there and done that. the policy now is a written price BEFORE any work is done and the price must be approved in writing your price is MUCH better than we charge, they want an editable template. would say the price is 3x what you list. in addition, we now tag EVERY E-mail with; Any...
  2. Wind speeds, post sizes and hole size and depth for a 4'x8' panel ground sign

    totally misread that original post about the hole diameter. yeah that is total overkill.
  3. Wind speeds, post sizes and hole size and depth for a 4'x8' panel ground sign

    the post size, yes that seems overkill. depth, no that is on par with what we do
  4. Recommendations for round cornering signs

    we have both handheld and a press tool https://xpertsigntools.com/ good product, difficult to get ahold of anyone for questions/ordering. Maybe they have improved since we ordered
  5. Suggestions Vendor to print 3.5pt font on silver matte polyester? Rush job, customer willing to pay...

    try FireSprint They posted the other day about their new machine and how small it prints
  6. Small bubbles in over laminate

    yes, that appears to be silvering. heat will help, during and post. time if going to be the biggest help Is the material the same temp when the lamination is done? we have seen issues if they are different temps
  7. Opinion Never really happened before to me.............

    his problem, his mess to clean up. you can offer a price reduction on THIS order, maybe to wholesale but no lower. all future order will be regular price. custom items have a ZERO return policy ask if there is a person who can be added to the ordering process on their end as a check and...
  8. Tape or Glue for installing plaques

    we like to put a strip of VHB tape top and bottom with the glue in the middle
  9. Need Help Removing Window Perf Vinyl

    we use a wide blade glass scraper for perf. IMO much faster than heating and pulling. Make sure to use a clean blade. rarely will anything be left behind, if it is use some Rapid Remover
  10. File Management

    We also run a NAS system with a TIER 1 with a RAID 6 configuration and do an offsite backup monthly. for remote accessing files, we use and like QNAP NAS Using Qfile
  11. Need Help Trouble printing - Roland XC-540

    There are some missing black, the other look like nozzle deflection. usually deflection is caused by head strikes, has this happened? What have you tried/done to fix it? what is your maintenance schedule?
  12. How to return Roland Printer

    we also had an issue with one of our Roland, print was good. contour cutting SUCKED. took over a year to get sorted out. they finally replaced the printer. come to find out they put the motherboard of a 30" model in a 64" machine good luck, it was a TOTAL FUBAR and very frustrating.
  13. Shipping yard signs - (24x18) - Boxes where to...

    over the counter, we place stretch wrap in a crossing pattern so the signs don't shift. Shipping, the cost of the box and shipping materials are included in the shipping cost. to answer the OP, we use larger boxes and cut them down to the height that is needed. it saves space and money to...
  14. Need Help Where can I sell used printers

    If you are looking for a location to sale your used equipment, Signs 101 has a dedicated ssection Please visit https://signs101.com/categories/member-to-member-classified-advertisements.22/ NOTE: to sell on Signs 101 you do need a membership Please visit https://signs101.com/pember/membership-new
  15. Question Maximum Size sign for DiBond panel with 2 Cement Buckets

    we have done 48"h x 18"w signs before. you will have to decide how the wind is at your location. NOTE: to give a better center of gravity, use a lower profile container. we like using old tire rims filled with cement.
  16. which you recommend for someone just starting on the signs business?

    HP = print only and will require an upgraded power supply meaning you will have to buy a plotter and get electrical work done Roland = Print and cut combo, less room and also less accuracy on longer cuts either option will need a laminator. since this is your first printer, find your closest...
  17. HP Printer not printing colors the same as a couple months ago

    Is it the same material? where were the samples kept? if exposed to light it will fade. Did you export using the same file type / settings?
  18. How do you measure the exact size of a sign that is high up in the air?

    if the sign is wall.mounted to a known size (brick, cinderblock, etc.) use that for a reference. otherwise https://signs101.com/threads/measurement-app.140592/#post-1407815 https://signs101.com/threads/spike-measuring-device.132540/
  19. Retractable banners

    FYI a 2 sided retractable banner has 2 banners, one on each side of the vertical pole. So there will be no issue on visibility
  20. Recommendation for application tape for vinyl lettering

    we use 2 different tapes depending on the situation Transfer Rite Clear Medium Tack 1310 Ultra Clear RTape High Tack Conform 4075RLA Application Tape
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