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Gotta figure out how long it will take. Even if just a guess, document the process so you can get better at estimating time next time. Then figure your shop rate and multiply it all out.

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We run 5 Graphtecs at FireSprint. We run millions of small decals. They are great machines. Summas are also very good, but we didn’t like the workflow integration into our automations. Most don’t need that tho. You’d be in good shape either way.

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Sounds like some wall prep might help. https://firesprint.com/blog/index.php/2022/06/17/making-sure-vinyl-signs-stickers-and-decals-will-stick/

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Try coro from a different vendor. It's not all the same. Maybe see if http://www.regalplastic.com/ in your area (They sell TCC and Laminacorr) will sell you sheets. Matraplast is also a bit flatter. I know people get stuck on finding coro at the lowest cost, because it's a low cost product...

Just a reminder to all of you fellow sign shops, we have a bunch of free tools at https://www.firesprint.com/tools We continuously update the list, so check back often. Bookmark the tool you need. Most of them are mobile friendly as well.

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If you don’t want to mess with it:https://www.firesprint.com/10mm-corrugated-plastic/products/ Free shipping over $49

We'll be offering clear with spot white in the next month or so. Keep an eye out here: https://www.firesprint.com/stickers-decals/products/

Call us a partner. I have a partner that does those. Or a sister company. Or my buddy runs another shop. What’s most important is you get confident enough in your answer. There are going to be a few customers that can’t stand the idea of you “middle-manning” a part of the job and go...

Hard to beat the M5. We love our pair of em so far.

We grew under Obama. We grew under Trump. We grew under Biden. We'll grow under whomever is next if we keep doing things right. Add value for the customer. Do the math. Do the hard things. Show up every day in every sense of the word. '23 was our best year ever. Had little to do with the prez...

The way we handle this is we find a good material we want to use, then send a roll to canon for benchmarking. Ask you sales rep how. This way we get a benchmark for exactly the material we want to run. It takes time, but it has been our solution to head strikes.

However long it will take you x your hourly shop rate. Add this to the cost of materials plus your markup. I know this is oversimplified but it’s where you need to start with all your calculations. You must understand your costs. You can use this series of videos to help with some of this:

I have not heard anyone having any luck with it in excel unfortunately. There are probably some of the lookups and cell references that would need to be updated for it to work.

Colorado’s white ink is just a 5th color. Hardly any separate maintenance. Additional heat up time but it’s pretty much all automatic.

Double or triple the prices you find at FireSprint.com. Or use the pricing calculator to really nail down your costs. https://www.firesprint.com/wide-format-pricing-calculator.html