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  1. rolling decals

    it is only happening on the color bleed cut edges right? too much ink and/or not waiting long enough before you contour cut the decals. apply less ink/wait longer before cutting or add a white border to the full color edges. another option is to place the decals in a press once they have been...
  2. what shop truck to buy?

    +1 it is MUCH easier to secure tools/equipment plus you do not have to worry about the weather as you would in the bed of a truck and it makes a mobile billboard for you to wrap
  3. Looking for a thick/semi-rigid calendered vinyl, recommendations?

    what is causing the stretching? we use a fair of the 3641 for the temp signs are not getting any stretching. Why are you using the laminator for application? a Big Squeeze can be done as fast if not faster than the laminator.
  4. What files/artwork to give clients?

    there is a difference between layouts and logos. make sure you understand the difference and more importantly make sure the client is understanding the difference. if a customer is looking for a true "LOGO" then there are 2 options 1. they sign a contract stating you release the rights and...
  5. 4'x8' coroplast

    it can be rolled VERY LOOSE but can not be rolled small enough to fit into your car, when you try to it will "break / crease" in the middle and you will have a big V
  6. L25500 & Oracal 651

    +1 been there also
  7. Vinyl Wrinkling While Printing

    What machine are you using? How cold is it in the print room? What is the heat setting on the machine? How long do you let it in the printer before it starts printing? sounds like there is too much heat, that is the normal cause for curling on media
  8. Printing Posters / "The cheapest sign you have"

    With such a small price difference why even bother with paper printing? Banner is so much more durable and lets face it when someone hears the word "sign" from a "sign shop" they are expecting longevity. back to the OP if they are dead set on the EL CHEAPO then do banner no hem / no grommets...
  9. Short roll of LAM

    surely you don't do this every time? if so may I suggest a new "hobby" :toasting:
  10. It was time to upgrade my cutter but now I am pretty lost ;)

    hands down Corel, much cheaper and IMO more user friendly Youtube is your friend on leaning how to use corel and how to do larger plotter graphics +1 to what JB said
  11. Need help sublimation people

    +1 what are they hoping will come from this "UN-biased" observer? All they are doing now is showing that they can't follow instructions and have no customer service. Speaking of customer service can you salvage your customer? do they understand that you are not at fault?
  12. Obtaining a permit....................................

    +1 to fresh & Moze getting permits is NOT as simple as customers want to imagine Never had one want it itemized though, we have always used this on estimates Obtaining permit to install sign within XXXXXXX City Limits Sign Type: XXXXXXX
  13. Cutting quality issue on Roland VS-540

    that does look like perf cut, has the settings in VW been verified? what degree blade are you using? we found a 60* is best for heat transfer.
  14. Jobs wont show in Layout window

    is the preview option turned on? If you are unsure how VW operates the manual is very helpful, also YOUTUBE is your best teacher http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97h_rS0eq04
  15. What caused this?

    +1 looks like directly screwed to the building and had no give. this type of install needs springs at the grommets for flexing
  16. Round 2

    +1
  17. Where to get orange banner on the roll or 8 -- 6foot x 2foot banners blanks?

    I take it printing is not an option? signs2trade 2 sided printing, problem solved
  18. Round 2

    +1 trying to hard to merge design elements
  19. Grommet Machine Vendor?

    do you mean by hand with a hammer and punch? we have the "hand press" http://www.hikerusa.com/ and there is no rime or reason anyone would complain with having to do 4-5 banners A DAY
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