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In ONYX RIP there is a "sample point" option under the color correction tab. It's kind of like the eye dropper in Adobe software. You can use that tool to hover over any color and see the ink values, use that to see if they are the same ink values from file to file.

I love latex printers but this is their biggest weakness....They use heat to cure the ink which is very sensitive to environmental changes, temperature, moisture, print speed, and so on. And because the printer runs over a period of time the latent heat at the beginning of a run is cooler than...

Your test print does show quite a lot of deflected jets but I've used/had printers with similar amount of deflection and didn't get the problems that your original post showed. So if it's not fiber/scrim from banners built up around or near the heads and it's not deflected jets then I'm at a...

I agree, well placed cold calls can actually be effective as long as you don't come across like a desperate car salesman and call the right targets. I've even gone as far as making up a fancy sample kit and mailing it to potential clients. If within a reasonable driving distance I actually...

Perhaps Gino, I'm just here to provide/receive the best advice and not judge anybody. How folks operate is their business and their concern. I just enjoy passing on what I've learned through the years in case it might help somebody or in case it might help elevate our industry as whole by...

looks like dust/fibers built up around/near the heads and then gathers ink and "brushes" it on like shown in your picture. But if you cleaned and still did it then maybe you have some severely deflected jets? Static could cause it but I've never seen static cause such dramatic problems. Looks...

I also agree with this...air release cast is the way to go...you will save so much BS/time on install that it will pay for itself over the extra cost you would save on a cheaper/calendared vinyl. Not to mention you are providing a superior product to your client...

Yep I'd say that's pretty low....it's important to stay competitive and treat clients fairly but you can't price yourself out of business. Without all the details it's really tough to say what a price should be but for example my company does FULL printed coverage on 53' trailers regularly and...

if using clear substrate then reverse print clear applied to back side and laminate it with white translucent...But if you double strike the ink the colors will be dark during the day and correct when lit, or if you don't double strike the ink it will look good when not lit and washed out when...

I hear ya, SS seems to have a kick ass price for some solid units...like you said seems too good to be true! I keep wondering what I'm missing. Thanks for the input!

Hi Johnny, I've talked with Brandon at Camaster and Grant at ShopSabre, both have been great and that's actually my hang up. I've also spoken directly to a couple of SS references, including a guy by the name of Tim. Tim owns one and he can't speak highly enough about them, his only minor...

I understand that and completely agree, but per my original post it's not in the business plan right now as we don't have the physical space for anything larger than a 4' x 4' bed. I've ran larger machines for over 10 years and of course would prefer that. Really I'd like a 5'x10' Zund with all...

It’s a consideration if I can find one that fits the need...but I tend to like the support that comes with a fresh unit.

I saw ShopSabre at ISA and it was very solid build and a knowledgeable crew too. But I haven’t had that direct contact with Camaster, I’ve only heard that they are a good machine as well...I’m glad to hear that ShopSabre has been around as long. I’m leaning towards them at this point, thanks for...

I actually agree but in my case it’s a space issue and I have the jobs knocking at my door that could allow a small machine to quickly pay for itself...my hope is to move to a new building in a couple years at which point I’d be considering something larger...thanks to everyone for all the replies!

Yup could be what Omega said, and not sure what RIP you are using but RasterLink and ONYX and most others have an interpass delay/pause option that could also cause this...it’s a setting that you set to pause it between passes and it’s typically in the half a second to second range

Hello to all the fine folks here at Signs101! I'm looking for advice on ShopSabre machines vs Camaster....here's a little background... I've ran a Gerber Sabre 408 for over 10 years and just recently moved to a new sign shop without any CNC routers. We are a small shop but serve multiple...

Agreed! You have to take the time to know your customers. Some customers actually prefer lower quality work in favor of price and fast turnaround. While other customers want museum quality work regardless of the cost/time. To take the same attitude for every project is a bit belligerent and...

Absolutely correct...many/most plastic garbage bins are designed to be easy to clean i.e. nothing sticks to them. They are low energy plastics similar to an ATV or MX bike but even harder to stick to. You will need a vinyl designed for this application if that's the case, Convex and Oracal are...

Gotcha, wasn't sure how Rasterlink worked in regards to the channels...you the man Vander! :-)