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  1. Crap substrate.....

    sheet of thin polymetal cut to size of the existing surface, apply new vinyl on that. stil lbe cheaper than gemini letters.
  2. What's behind the vinyl?

    Never reuse the panels unless you absolutely have to, you're not saving anyone money doing the PITA removal. I only reused one once on a custom vending machine face as my suppliers were outrageous to cut the custom hole in the middle. Go measure the face thickness and slide it out 6" and get...
  3. Suggestions on Storing Vinyl?

    Thank you ucmj22 for a relevant reply. I'm just trying to think of how to do something similar to accomodate the varying widths from 48-60"... Possibly the same just the ends sit on shelves?
  4. Suggestions on Storing Vinyl?

    This is not standard vinyl, all of out other 48" or wider rolls stand on their ends (on those plastic shipping "bases") without any issues. Our smaller 15" rolls are on the wall; 24-36" are all on their ends in corners of the rooms. This is printable conform reflective. The last roll sat...
  5. Suggestions on Storing Vinyl?

    We have a new roll of 3M IJ680CR-10 & know not to store it standing on end (last roll got a hump) but does anyone have a suggestion on how to store rolls "flat"? I guess it could go back in the box but I'd assume that it'd get dusty in there & the big box kinda looks ugly & in the way. How do...
  6. hippomovies...is this really legal?

    The domain ownership is hidden because the company is outside of the USA, hence it's "legal" to them as they can't be prosecuted for it that way. You, on the other hand can get into trouble for downloading them. Their site will get shut down someday (maybe today or 5 years from now) by the RIAA...
  7. Rejected again....

    Sometimes it's good to have the customers come in & work with them while they're there on their design, to tweak it or combine the two ideas (yours & theirs) into one final piece that everyone is happy with. I'm guessing they said yours is too dark (since theirs is white) and maybe with dark...
  8. Have to move the shop :-(

    You're in florida so the cold shouldn't be an issue this time of year. The printer's manual has instructions on preparing it for moving it (locking the head in place). other than that just take your time & be gentle with it, then strap it into place in the moving vehicle. You'll probably have...
  9. JPG Export not working?

    You are exporting JPEGs in CMYK mode instead of RGB. The internet does not like CMYK JPEGs for some reason.
  10. Digitizing?

    Why do they call it digitizing? That always bugged me, cause all the artwork you send them is already digital; why don't they call it something else?
  11. UPDATE: Looking for a banner stand supplier

    We use http://www.creativebanner.com for our stand supplier, and I like their price. They have also replaced parts / stands after my customers have broken them, so even though there is no stated warranty (that i've seen) their customer service is excellent.
  12. best orange

    This is the best orange I have printed. (It is actually a modified lemon from a stock art site) Seriously though, print out a Pantone chart on your printer (to show CMYK conversion) and you should be able to find the orange you're looking for. This also helps tremendously when a client comes...
  13. Run Omega Demo Mode?

    Problem solved, after a call from Advantage Sign Supply Tech Support I am back up & running again! For future reference for others experiencing this issue here's how to fix it: Go to: http://www.safenet-inc.com/support-downloads/sentinel-drivers/ Download Sentinel Protection Installer...
  14. trouble with cut contour AI to versaworks

    The reason that transparency & cut contour do not mix is because the CutContour in Illustrator is a Spot Color, Illustrator should even tell you that while saving the file. (see attached image for error message you should be seeing) When you see this message, expect trouble with either printing...
  15. Duh? Does this pattern have a certain name?

    It's just a repeating pattern, like stated above. Google for how to make repeating patterns in Illustrator (VERY EASY) and have fun.
  16. Run Omega Demo Mode?

    I am getting the following error today; a pop-up window that says: "Run Omega Demo Mode" (see image) I installed a demo of Flexi Sign today (to see what was in a junk art file I received), and that's all that's new that I know of besides a few new fonts. It appears that the Omaga...
  17. Illustrator file

    I know it takes a few days, but Adobe will send you a replacement disc via mail. Maybe they would provide a download location if you called & were desperate. If not, possibly some of the "pirates in the bay" could help you.
  18. Flyer design for Christmas Sale

    I would put something on an angle (the main focus point - Christmas Sale) if possible, it is too "corporate" & not that "merry" for the season in my opinion, even if it's just the text on the bulb in the top right. Everything being typed on a line doesn't grab attention as well. just my humble...
  19. Pool Water texture?

    Remember to do a few test prints tweaking the color on each, as with water & sky blues a bit of color work/correction can really make the difference between dull & wow on a wrap.
  20. Specialty vinyl?? Two colors help please!!

    It is probably "Edged" onto the vinyl (thermal transfer process) using a Gerber Edge. Kind of like laser printing onto the vinyl versus inkjetting (sovent printing) so you don't see the dots.
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