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It's been going crazy. First we had "SERVICE CALL 0400 [000F]" message, which turned into a "FEED MOTOR ERROR CODE: 0008 0008". Tried to do a limit reset per a service tech's suggestion and now we're getting a code that said "SERVICE CALL 1000 1000". He wasn't sure what that was, so now we're...

Our VG-540 is giving me a serious headache at the moment. Waiting on someone to call me back... Once they figure out what the error code it's throwing means. So far I've spent more time trying to make it work than actually using it. Banding is occasionally an issue for us.

How much is your time worth? I'd wager you're wasting a lot more money than you think laminating by hand. Get a good, inexpensive laminator, spend some time learning to laminate and mount, and it'll pay for itself in no time.

I don't have an answer for you, but you're a brave soul hand laminating. What a pain in the neck.

Pretty sure everybody hates stretching canvas.

As Gino says, unless you're using really cheap material or you didn't laminate your print, you should get five years MINIMUM out of a print. Excluding extreme circumstances, of course.

Is there any particular reason you want to use ACM versus another substrate? Unless you have a specialty cutter that's going to roll the edges of the material after you cut it, you'll have to file all the edges to smooth them out. Assuming you're not just really keen on slicing your hands to...

I can almost guarantee you there's a way to adjust the nib on your laminator. You may have to open the side of the machine to do so, but there is definitely a way. If the laminator is wrinkling in the exact same spot every time, there's a very good change you just need to make some minor...

Mind sharing titles of any that you found particularly interesting or helpful?

Thanks, Tim. I have some experience with lettering from calligraphy classes (years ago, but experience nonetheless) as well as Japanese and Chinese language classes during college (which involves hand writing characters with brushes). Not quite the same thing, but I do have at least some...

Also worth noting that the Agfa puts down considerably less ink. There is virtually no texture to prints on the Anapurna, which makes it much easier to laminate prints for outdoor applications if you need to do so.

That's a pretty strong pro. Haha!

Pretty sure our EC has possibly placed an order for one, maybe two. Pretty excited.

I'm not sure either. I've just got second hand knowledge from what one of our people saw. She was BLOWN away though. Says it's going to be a game changer on par with the PageWide for repro.

Apparently it has a pretty big footprint. Similar in size to an HP LX600, from what I was told.

I saw the Anapurna at ISA and was really impressed. It's a very nice machine and the quality is there. Unless you're doing a lot of art or museum quality prints, you're not going to be limited by the larger droplet size. The prints are still VERY nice looking. If you can drop a few extra bucks...

Johnny, thanks for the equipment tips. That's helpful. Rick, appreciate the links. Doubtful that I'll have time to check those out, but definitely have them on my radar. Interested in seeing how this goes. Thanks, guys.

It's honestly probably going to be struggling on my own. That's why I was hoping to find some resources that might make the struggle a little easier. Anyway, already got one tip: paint from the can. Ha! Thanks, Gino. It's a start.

After reading/participating in a couple of threads and talking to the 1 Shot dudes at ISA, I've decided to give hand painting a try. Probably going to start with lettering and go from there. Anybody have any resources or suggestions on where to start the self education? I've found a few sites...

Got a sample from Jordan! Neat stuff. The holographic vinyl was super cool too. Probably gonna be ordering some of that at some point "soon" for a client.