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  1. Is there a good app for sign-makers workflow?

    We've started using Trello. Look into that!
  2. Font ID

    I need help figuring out what font this is. I thought it was Avenir but it looks like a variation of Myriad maybe?
  3. Font ID

    Could you guys tell me what font this is?
  4. Commercial Bidding

    We bid a full sign package with exterior signs with electricity running through them and indoor graphics such as door decals, window perf, and so on. Almost all companies go with the lowest bidder everytime sowe just gotta make sure we stay in the low part of all the bids.
  5. Commercial Bidding

    Hey guys, I was wondering if you guys had any tips or things you would have known before ya'll got into commercial bidding or bidding in general. My boss and a sales manager have sat down and done a couple and I wish I could help but my input would be vague as of right now. Any suggestions...
  6. Leftover Overlaminate

    I was wondering if any of you guys did anything special with leftover overlaminate. A lot of our jobs are high volume so anytime there doesnt seem to be enough to laminate the whole print, we just load a new roll. We keep the rolls since we occasionally have a couple of small jobs that we can...
  7. Need Help Best Way to do a Float Mount

    We have a customer that is wanting multiple walls inside their building to have signs that are mounted with standoffs and float mounts. I was hoping for some insight on how some of you mount these. We usually stick 6" by 6" 1/2" thick foamboard evenly on the back of the alupanel signs. After...
  8. Question Best Way to Connect to Printer

    So we run an HP Latex 360 and 560. They're both connected to their computer via network but I feel like sometimes not all info gets transferred over. Sometimes the RIP (Thrive 421) has trouble automatically switching the media being used or I'll hit "print now" sometimes and it won't print...
  9. Suggestions Cut Vinyl Layers

    Does anybody know of a way to lay down multiple layers of cut vinyl together before applying them to a surface? Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
  10. Suggestions Sign Shop Organization

    So our sign shop is being reorganized. My boss told me to look up some shelves online so that we could be better organized. What do you some of the shops you guys work at look like? I'm asking about everything. Shelving, racks, printer/plotter set up, desk set up, work orders, tables, the...
  11. Software Help ONYX Thrive 421 switch

    Mind telling me how I do that? Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
  12. Software Help ONYX Thrive 421 switch

    So our sign division has Thrive. The lead computer will keep the software but the second computer no longer needs it. How do I switch it from that computer to another one? Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
  13. Need Help How To Create & Print Extra Large Banners? Canvas Size of Illustrator Is Only 227in

    I would make it 1/2 scale and then make it 200% on your RIP. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
  14. Stranded on an island and can only have five fonts......... must choose

    Century Gothic, Bebas Neue, Libel Suit, Rockwell, and Comic Sans. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
  15. Need Help Can I Apply Laminated Cast Prints Wet?

    Yes, you're just more prone to getting bubbles. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
  16. Question FONT ID

    What font is used for their "logo"? THANKS. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
  17. Question Pull-Up Banner Issue

    Wow, I'm kind of upset I didnt catch that. I didnt design that but I should have seen it before I printed it. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
  18. Question Pull-Up Banner Issue

    It's just the standard roll-up film. I wanna say its briteline? Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
  19. Suggestions Summa S2 T Series Cut-Through

    Hey guys, I have a summa plotter and it plots like a boss. The issue I've been having is flex cutting. The tangential blade flex cuts through cut vinyl just fine but when it comes to the thicker stuff, ie 3M Graphic Film 180, I can put it at its strongest force and it will not cut through. I...
  20. Question Pull-Up Banner Issue

    Has this ever happened to anybody? If so, what is the issue? Was the tension not tight enough? Faulty stand? User error? Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
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