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  1. Question HI UM NEW HERE

    https://printcopy.info/?l=ru&mod=erc&brand=Mimaki&model=JV33-160&code=07
  2. Clear Vinyl for Outdoor Lightbox

    I think the only possible explanation is you're not getting all the air out, and because of the air channels it all looks OK and smooth. But out in the sun, perhaps the edges are getting sealed before all the air comes out, so it eventually gets all collected in one spot. As a test, apply some...
  3. Clear Vinyl for Outdoor Lightbox

    That is something you fix in your media compensation so that prints always come out the size you intend. On our Epson, each media has its own settings so that we don't have to worry about discrepancy. However, even when we've had small differences in final size, the slight misregistration is...
  4. Clear Vinyl for Outdoor Lightbox

    You don't have to do registration when you do double vinyl layers. Make your prints to be 1/4" smaller than the plastic panel all the way around. Trim them with a straightedge exactly on the edge line. Then you install the clear one (we don't do it wet because air bubbles won't show), then tape...
  5. Number font help

    Anyone know a source for this font? It's a jersey number font Nike uses. Hoping there's an equivalent out there somewhere. They call it Morgantown Bold Italic.
  6. Reading reg marks with chrome vinyl

    We put a piece of application tape over the marks and redraw them with a fine point Sharpie
  7. Need Help What is my issue? Media Brand, ICC Profile, or?

    Spot Color Replacement we have checked. It's where we set the named spot colors for our silver ink and white ink, as well as the CutContour color. Bit Depth should be Smart 16 Bit Processing.
  8. Dimensional Letters Outside - Thickness/Material?

    Why did you expect to get a "deal" from Gemini? They sell to everyone at the net price listed in their catalogs. Can you make cheaper letters? Yes, as you've found. But you aren't going to be able to get free replacement letters when the plastic fails over 20 years later, even though they were...
  9. Need Help What is my issue? Media Brand, ICC Profile, or?

    We do not use the "All ICC Profiles On" setting. We use a custom setting, where we've chosen US Web Coated (SWOP) v2.icc for CMYK image and vector, and sRGB_IEC1966_21.icm for RGB image and vector. Under Rendering Intents we have chosen Perceptual for both Image and Vector and Absolute...
  10. About Print Wrap vinyls brands

    Although we've used Arlon in the past, we've settled on Avery wrap vinyls. They do have a line of the special effects overlaminates you are interested in.
  11. FB always makes me chuckle

    Seems like that would make everything a belly/lower back print if it's supposed to frame the printable area.
  12. Need Help What is my issue? Media Brand, ICC Profile, or?

    I tried to look up Kelly Paper's vinyl offerings, but they have a rather opaque website. However, it looks like you have some settings wrong in your Onyx RIP. You need to look at your Quick Sets and see how it's handling color and profiles.
  13. Suggestions clear or translucent acrylic w/ translucent vinyl?

    Use the white acrylic. It will not block too much light. Also, if you don't make a double print, the ink will be too washed out when lit from behind.
  14. Dimensional Letters Outside - Thickness/Material?

    I don't think they can drill and tap 3/16" acrylic. 1/4" is minimum. Even then, if the letters are large, they may seem too thin at 1/4". We've done a fair amount of aluminum 1/4" and 3/8" letters with various finishes, which look pretty nice. But when you get to 1/2" and above, whether...
  15. Need Help File convert

    We use Corel Draw.
  16. Digital Camo pattern needed

    I think a lot of people have chimed in, but did you ever consider that nobody can point you to a product that doesn't exist or that nobody has ever used? You can check out Aurora Graphics. They sell wrap graphic designs, and have an extensive collection of camo patterns. I just browsed through...
  17. Retractable Banner 33.46in x 81.10in Textured vinyl

    If they are requesting a quote for a retractable banner, just quote whatever standard 33.5" retractable banner you usually do. They all go roughly 7' tall, which you can vary as the artwork requires. For textured material, that would likely be 10 oz scrim banner material.
  18. Prepping for Installs

    I think your partner needs to seek professional help for his OCD. We don't have a service truck, so we can't do it like Tex. Even so, the longest it ever takes, even including a run by Lowe's for screws, etc., is 15-30 minutes. When I am doing price quotes I add 1 hour to the install time quote...
  19. Suggestions GRAY OR BROWN ??

    If your media profile has been made correctly, using the profile will make correct grays. However, in the output section of the quickset profiles selection, you have alternate choices for gray replacement to solve this very issue if you are not using a proper profile.
  20. Digital, Offset, or Latex for decals?

    I'm guessing these are some kind of instruction or warning label, containing text and/or simple graphics? If I were doing them, I'd likely have stickers like that screenprinted. I use Stouse for that kind of stuff.
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