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  1. Need to open a Composer 5.0 file

    I run Gerber Graphix Omega - if you want to email it to krissy@designasignpsl.com I can try to open it for you.
  2. Need Help Joining ACM

    Tubelite carries 4'x12' sheets. I would wrap the inside edges where the seams are so the image flows better and you don't have to worry about the prints shrinking at the seam.
  3. Shaking ink cartridges

    Ours don't sit around that long, but we shake them when we install them. You don't want to run a swab over your print head. I have lightly pressed the swab to the print head when I see build up, but very lightly and held it there for a few seconds. Don't rub the swab back and forth tho.
  4. Reds are turning brown

    If you have been using that profile, material and ink and haven't had this problem before, my guess would be a bad ink cartridge. Did this start happening after replacing one of your inks?
  5. Building a room for our new flatbed printer, any tips or suggestions?

    I don't have a flat bed but we did build a separate room for our printer and for outgassing. We hooked up and exhaust fan and instead of hooking it to our central AC and have the fumes circulate, we put in a window shaker for climate control.
  6. Is this effect a font or a photoshop deal?

    I know www.bigstockphoto.com has metal letters similar to this. Search "vectors" - metal font/metal alphabet
  7. Staying open and profitable

    Be active on your social media page(s). I was told a long time ago to post something to my business FB page at least 3x per week. The more interaction others have with your page make you seem more "relevant" to the Google algorythms and will get you up higher in Google searches. Definately reach...
  8. Need Help Widow needing advice on equipment

    Unfortunately, if that vinyl has been sitting on the shelf for 5 years, it's all too old to use. You may consider donating it to a summer camp or school for art projects.
  9. Removing screen printed ink from backlit face

    We used to strip faces like that a long, long time ago. Laquer thinner and sawdust is what we used if I remember correctly. The sign isn't screen printed, it is painted. There are most likely a lot of cuts into the back of the face from the masking process, you will never get all of the paint...
  10. Completely washed out backlit panels

    Alot of times when I am doing a job like this and overprinting the inks I will lighten the colors in the file to compensate for the extra ink it is laying down. Sometimes the prints come out too dark. Just something else to keep in mind when you are redoing this.
  11. CNC Routing Clear Acrylic

    I have a TechnoCNC. I usually use a 1/4" upcut bit, 2 passes, 100ipm, 18000 rpm. I think you are running too slow, that's why it is melting together.
  12. Finding Sign Codes

    Try Municode. I use it often. https://library.municode.com/fl#C
  13. Anyone install letters on this surface and live to tell about it?

    We did this, but the panels were a thin molded plastic, not ceramic
  14. Need Help Use of translucent vinyl over white reflective?

    Can you print the job on reflective vinyl? I do a lot of reflective signs that way.
  15. Large Rooftop banner installation

    I would suggest to them that they have a roofing company install it and remove it. They can take care of any potential issues as they see fit.
  16. I don't even remember applying for this!

    Wait...I'm working on that order too...I'm just waiting for my shipping instructions and wire transfer...lol
  17. Is Mimaki Better Than Roland?

    I replaced my Roland with a Mimaki. The Mimaki is MUCH better at contour cutting. I have had it for over 3 years with no issues.
  18. PPP Sites that you can file on

    I also was approved through a smaller community bank this time around. But I was told (by my bank) you can only apply in one place, if there are multiple applications for the same business they will not be processed. Im not sure if that's true.
  19. Need Help applying without bubbles

    It's all in the wrist. It sounds to me like you aren't putting enough pressure on the squeegee, or you aren't replacing them often enough. When the edge of the squeegee isn't flat it creates bubbles. If you are doing wet application you made need a tad more slide and use a lot of pressure to...
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