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Not to hijack this thread, but I've been trying to find a laminator with a take-up and in-line slitting blades with no luck- except for large units and we only process 30" media. What brands and sizes are you guys using? I have resorted to building my own take-ups and slitters, and it is very...

Its a good idea to stand it on a raised fan or at least a raised grate, as solvents are heavier than air, and there is a chance they could pool up at the bottom of your roll and hurt the vinyl or adhesive

BigFish, AlsaCorp is in California. If the dealer isn't looking for a printed design, you can use SoftTouch. Hope that helps!

That's about what 8 large OEM cartridges and wash fluid costs from our vendor (estimate.)

Thanks for the advice, Mosh. As for the inks, I will buy a full set: $1,000.00. As I stated above, this unit has been in storage. I won't sell it to anyone without filling it up and doing a test print. If everything works then the guy will in fact pay for the ink. If it turns out to not work...

I'm not sure exactly what to recommend. For our "signage" type products, it's not really a concern for me because they are all short term. I was looking into different films and shrinkage while trying to learn about wrap films and ended up using cast, but I have some test parts applied in the...

I do have a solid cost on ink, and that alone will be $1,000.00

I've been reading about calendared films lately, and specifically this issue. One thing I've read is that different plasticizers play a role in shrinkage; polymeric plasticizers are more stable than monomeric plasticizers. I picture it like burying a string in the mud- it can be pulled out...

sounds like my price is high... we are not looking to make a lot of money off the sale; it just seems silly to give it away to another print shop. If I was I'd going to give it a school or something. I was approached by the business next door, and I'm just looking for a fair price to give him.

Hi, I'm trying to find a fair market value price for a 30" JV3 and accompanying CG75-FX plotter. Both are in good shape. The printer has been in storage (prepped by a tech) and the plotter works. We have them in storage, but want the space back. The office next door is interested in buying...

Has anyone run Mimaki's solvent metallic ink lately through a JV33? I had a print sample from Mimaki when they first offered it, but the silver just rubbed off with lite thumb pressure. I heard they have made improvements. Thanks, Miked

Thanks Pat!

Hi, I'm used to printing on white vinyl, but have a new product that requires colored vinyl. What are some of the best sources in regard to # of colors offered and price that you all have found? I'm looking for 27" or 54" red, green, black and about 15 other colors. The vinyl will ultimately be...

Can't recommend a specific product, but (as you probably already know,) thinner adhesive layer and a liner with a thicker silicone layer gives the lightest release for ease in weeding. Calendared media also tends to weed easier in my experience due to it's inherent dimensional instability. Good...

The only time I set up the layouts and manually place marks is if I need to rule out the RIP as the problem. Perhaps flashing the plotter with the latest firmware could help. Maybe a media calibration and an OPOS calibration? Have you worked with this type of material in the past without issue...

It's important to study technical aspects of sign making software; design and output, as well as the anatomy of your tools. I've found that an equally beneficial avenue of study is focused on things outside of our industry... what new ideas are being hashed out by other people? How can those...

It depends what you want to accomplish. Most vinyl prints do not require heat as sufficient lams are usually PSA. However, if you need something like a take-up for the finished job (not just for the lam's release liner) or x-axis slitters you may have to jump up to the bigger models. That will...

just received our 7th and 8th Summa- never plotting with anyone but them! We've used all the rest before getting into Summa equipment to... Really like their printers as well. Their stuff is the most reliable in our arsenal

you replaced the pinch wheels, but you may also want to check the grit rollers for any debris buildup. I think there are multiple variables when it comes to overall speed. Up and Down acceleration controls the media feed speed on my S-75 if I remember right. Sounds like it's just not tracking...

there needs to be enough space between wraps to allow air flow