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I just posted a blog about this - http://signzone.circlevillesigns.com

Pat, Your latest idea is the best yet. This is absolutely fantastic. i've been wrapping vans for 3 days straight now, and coming back to this, even with a pile of backed up work on my desk, made the day better :)

I tried it in the past - if you are not pretty well versed in CSS, HTML, PHP, and a few other things, it won't be much help.

I haven't even heard of them, but it looks like a sweet set-up. I HATE digging holes.

Jon, I think something like this could be valuable - here is my concern, and it somewhat mirrors that of a few others. I can't afford to get "washed". What do I mean by the term "washed"? I use that term to describe what happens to me when I get "kid in a candy store" syndrome. I can very...

+1 to Pat's method. That is what we do, and have done dozens of them. I only use three pieces of velcro, about 4" long each, on a 4'x8' banner.

MaxMetal (really any Polymetal) is a greate substrate when rigidity is not a concern. It is relatively rigid in smaller pieces, however you won't want to use 4'x8' sheets without some type of backing or stringers.

+1 to changing temp settings. On my VJ1304 I turn the pre and platen OFF when printing to banner, and crank my dryer up to 60. (This was based on advice received here) Also, one thing you way want to do is REALLY give your head a good clean. I had all kinds of little craziness going on there...

Wow. I thought everyone knew about this....Ugh is right.

Sounds exactly like too much pressure. Also, you don't state whether the print was laminated or not. If it wasn't laminated, then you DEFINITELY need to mask it before application. Could also be a situation where you used too much application fluid.

I don't know if this will help or not, but it looks like a Billy Argel font. You may want to check his stuff out for an ID.

The problem with most DTG printers is that they don't print white (some do, but for that kind of money, most people just buy an automated screen press).

Not curing is a big part of the problem, but here is another one to consider - how long are you allowing the alcohol that you are cleaning with to evaporate before you start applying vinyl? We prep the night before an install, and then hit the entire vehicle with air once more before we start...

That would be a viable option - if I hadn't stopped using Corel back at version 7...lol

I'm guessing that "corel" means that it isn't going to be compatible with Adobe :)

$10-12/sf depending on the model of cart.

For small "temp" signs (and I define small as 3'x6' or smaller), we dont' laminate and never will unless the client specifically requests it. From an application standpoint, invest in a few sizes of big squeegee, and your unlaminated prints become easier to apply than your laminated ones! I can...

Does anyone know if there is some type of plug-in for Adobe products that lets you "categorize" your fonts? I'd like to get away from the alphebeitcal listing of the 3000+ fonts on my system, and instead categorize them into different groups. That way i don't have to sift through hundreds of...

You need to find out if all the vans are stored in the same location - indoor? Outdoor? If indoor, is it a temperature controlled building? This looks like it was parked right up against something that was REALLY hot, for extended exposure.

I think Dave is slightly low - $2/sf or less makes no sense to me as I can make more money than that staying in the shop working on designs and other production. For retail customers, I look at the job - anywhere from $5-7/sf US for install only. If you'd like info on our wholesale pricing to...