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I agree with VanderJ if the accuracy of Roland plotters has improved. Dig deep into the spec sheet to make sure. Roland + Summa works great. I did that for a year using the supplied Summa software. Graphtec is another option.

I have a 1624x. When the SR came out I called the dealer and asked about upgrading. Dealer told me there wasn't enough of a difference to warrant a switch. That being said there may be some deals on the 1624x. Been quite happy with mine.

Interesting.

Just because the material is fresh out of the box doesn't mean it's good to go. Have had to return multiple rolls of contaminated materials from all different manufacturers.

Buy from VanderJ at Solventinkjet. Few bucks more but you can call a real technician when you run into trouble.;)

Transparency issue. At least it is when I run things through Flexi. Try flattening.

Get a trial of On1 or Gigapixel. While Adobe stuff has gotten better it's no match for dedicated programs. I've been using On1 for years. If you have a solid image to start with 1000% bigger is very doable.

Coffee can with the top duct taped on. When its full duct tape over the blade slot.

If the client is super picky send him to another shop, or make the estimate really worth your time and blood pressure.

Thanks for the information. It may come in handy with the type of work I do. Going to run with an automotive type finish system since that's in my wheelhouse.

Cool. I'll check into the products you suggested. My big thing is getting the wood completely sealed.

Thank you for the information and client wants it perfectly smooth. Sounds like I'm headed in the right direction anyway. What epoxy primer? I think I've got some leftover DP50 in the shop.(may be expired though, same with my 2K)

I tried the search and didn't find anything relating to automotive finishes on wood. Tried a Google search and instead of help those forums devolve into opinions/bickering. Since it's for a yacht client spec is a base/clear finish. While I've gotten base/clear on wood stands that hold up...

This^^^^ But get it in writing. I've been in the same types of situations. Surprising how fast management changes their tune when they have to sign off on a permanent document. How's that go? Oh yeah; Say it forget it, write it regret it.

Sign side ramping up slowly for me. Did a concrete grinding job this morning for a neighbor.

Adobe Bridge will do what you need.

Need to learn weld/fab as well. Shops that deal with pole mounts will have a certified welder on staff. Can't forget the insurance either. Not so bad attaching stuff to buildings but once you start putting holes in the ground...yeesh. Old time sign guy said once you put up a sign you own it...

Industrial applications with constant forklift traffic: Sandblast mask, blast floor about 0.070" deep, fill with epoxy. Or you can grind the floor, put down a paint mask and use epoxy. If you can get by with black graphics use coal tar epoxy. You remove that stuff with a chisel. Any of the...

No big deal if Roland no longer supports the machine. Once my rig was out of warranty I became the tech. Solvent printers are a mature technology and there are enough aftermarket parts out there to replace whatever needs replacing. Last year I sold my SP540V to a guy that was stoked to get...

Back on track regarding supply interruptions: 600,000 square foot Amazon facility is on fire.