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  1. Help with a sign

    Hello all, Not sure this is the correct placew to even post this but I use Adobe for my work. I have a customer that has a sign that is approx 5' x 5'. The sign is 5mm dibond and is all hand painted by a artist. The sign got hit and it bent a prtion of it and even tore the material. I need to...
  2. Help with a font? Or is it a 3d shape

    Can anyone tell me if this is a actual font or is it a font turned into a 3d shape? It also looks like a gradient used in the letters of some sort but maybe I am wrong? Any help is greatly appreciated.
  3. XC-540 cut calibration help

    Fortunately I was smart enough to hit enter each time so that is not the case. I did notice that when the machine does the test print/cut with the black squares the farther left the head goes the farther off it is. The right square closest to the head docking area is only off a tiny bit, the...
  4. XC-540 cut calibration help

    Hello all, I have a new to me machine that I just got Thursday. Tonight is th first time I have tried to print and cut.When it cuts it is not following the cut line. It off to one side. When I run the cut test it indeed it does leave the black on 2 sides. If run test 2 then I can clearly see...
  5. Design software suggestion

    No MAC. PC for us. Thanks for the input. I am glad i am not the only one that thought Adobes website was terrible to figure out.
  6. New from Chicago Suburbs

    I have only been around Crystal Lake for the last 10 years and I can tell you it has changed TREMENDOUSLY in the last 10. Not sure how long you have been gone but it is growing FAST. Right now they are making rt14 Between woodstock and crystal lake a 4 lane. Crystal Lake and Algonquin almost...
  7. Design software suggestion

    Well atleast I figured out what the green and red bands across your names are for now! :Big Laugh Ok. Now I understand the CC part. Looks like the easiest way to go right now would be the cloud so we get everything. Yes its monthly but could see what we need and don't need and purchase later...
  8. Design software suggestion

    Adobe website sucks in my opinion. I cant see anything regarding "CS6 suite". Everything I see is choose your programs. Do they have a complete package for the suite and I am missing it? Cause there are a few there that I know I dont think I need. Maybe I am looking in the wrong place on the site.
  9. Design software suggestion

    My point of this thread was to find out if there was a better or easier version to learn. Did not know if one or the other offered better options that only a experienced designer would know like all of you. That's why I asked. I know the software wont make you a better sign or graphic. I fully...
  10. Design software suggestion

    Mosh, You must of been one of those gifted people that just woke up and could design. You obviously had to learn in the beginning like everyone else. Thanks for the intelligent input. And for the record I did not really purposely intend to put the cart before the horse. I have been researching...
  11. Design software suggestion

    My wife always tells me not to judge peoples emotion from a text message, email or something read on the internet because you cant exactly tell what emotions are in the writing. It did not annoy me to answer the questions. I apologize if it came of that way but that was not the intention...
  12. Design software suggestion

    Oh and Never for even 1 second did we ever think we could take delivery of the machine and start making money the next. That only happens to lucky people! lol
  13. Design software suggestion

    Ok. I knew this would stir up a lot. answering questions in no particular order........................and I will probably forget a few but here are some answers The Machine is a Roland Soljet pro III 54" And yes I am aware that solvent inks need ventilation. Purchased a laminator from the...
  14. Design software suggestion

    Hello, We have just purchased our first wide format printer and are now buying the rest of what all is needed while we are waiting for the machine to be delivered. My question is what would everyone suggest for design software? Whats the best in your opinion and is the easiest to use and learn...
  15. New from Chicago Suburbs

    Hello all, Just found this site and it looks like a gold mine to me! I just purchased a Roland XC540 soljet III and a guardian laminator. Looking to learn and get my feet wet. Basically I have a niche market that I am working with. Of course we will do signs and stuff but want to focus on our...
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