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  1. Fluorescent vinyls with extended outdoor life?

    Anybody know who makes an orange fluorescent that will last longer than 6 months outdoors? I am planning on printing a small black logo on the film so I will also laminate it with a cast film and wonder how much more life I can extend the product by with the lam?
  2. Powerpoint files... Can we use them?..Is there a way to use them?

    Just received a file in Power Point and it is loaded with a lot of graphics. I cringe thinking that I have to recreate everything. Is there a way through Flexi or Signlab to actually be able to use files like this?
  3. How to create richer colours in Flexi and how to ake it applicable to all prints

    I am asking this question on behalf of my screenprinter who purchased a Mimaki jv100. He wanted the same printer as mine (jv150-130) but they have been discontinued or so they told him. So now he has this printer that Flexi only has 1 profile for. The machine has 2 heads and prints fast and...
  4. Mimaki printer stops printing in the middle of the job...no warning from the printer or software

    I have no idea why the printer just stops printing...Flexi production manager seems locked at 64% print and the printer screen is just sitting with no errors. I have no idea why this happens and can't seem to get either the printer or the software to continue printing. A Glitch?
  5. Seal 54 laminator has no power this morning

    My Seal 54 laminator won't turn on this morning..I have checked the electrical and all is good. I have a package with replacement fuses, but heck if I can find where they hide them on the main board. Anyone ever experience this?
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    Just got this email. I am so excited... I like the fact that the guy I am supposed to contact has a GMAIL account!!!! CONGRATULATIONS! CONGRATULATIONS!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! FROM: THE DESK OF THE DIRECTOR PROMOTIONS, FACEBOOK PROMOTIONS/PRIZE AWARD DEPARTMENT. WINNING NUMBER...
  7. Summa s2 T series just stops cutting in the middle of jobs

    Not sure if it is Flexi 21 or the Summa, but on several occasions when cutting multiple copies of the same graphic the production manager is stuck at a certain %age and the plotter is just stopped. Called Flexi, and they think it is the plotter, so anyone else out here experience this? Note...it...
  8. accidentally printed on auto mark film question

    I accidentaly printed bin decals (12" x 16" x50) using General Formulations Auto mark wrap material. Should have been regular 3ml film. The Auto mark is a 2.8 calendered product and I was wondering if it would be OK to use a regular 3ml calendered laminate, or do I have to continue with...
  9. Excellent vehicle graphics

    Went out this morning to pick up some ACM and saw these two vehicles on my short journey. The First pic had to be done by the owner himself or someone very green. Not sure you can see it in the pic but the lettering was put over the window cutouts and they are resting right over the grooves...
  10. How to turn off sign blank in Flexi 21

    I have looked everywhere but just can't seem to find out how to get rid of the canvas or sign blank. I never had it on the older version and sometimes it just gets in the way. I probably don't know what they call it to find a menu item to turn it off. Any idea?
  11. Have to reboot computer as info won't send out for print

    This is not my problem but a friends who just bought his first printer. I am called to help him through issues. I found more than a few times while trying to send out jobs for print and jobs for cutting that the info never leaves the computer. Both machines are hooked up via USB. I found...
  12. Arlon 510 gloss vinyl and 3510 laminate...your thoughts

    Looking to try this line out for general decals and wondered how it rates compared to general Formulations 203 vinyl. For those that use it your thoughts? The next vinyl up from there was about $350 a roll and that is a bit much for a calendered vinyl.
  13. Flexi shows how it should print, but Mimaki prints it differently?

    I have had this happen the odd time but can't figure out why it happens. The pics show how it looks when sending it out through Rip & Print and then how the printer actually printed the decals. I can't see any reason why it would do this but more importantly is it going to cut it the way it...
  14. Summa d-140 software asking for an activation key?

    I gave my old Summa d-140 plotter to my screen printer. He calls me and says the Summa software is asking for an activation key. I have never heard of a piece of hardware let alone a plotter needing such a thing...Where would I find this activation key?
  15. What adhesive would work sticking a plastic engraved strip onto a concrete pole outdoors in December with below freezing temps?

    I told my customer I would ask if there was anything to do this, so I ask the pro's here. I just have to supply the pole numbers but warned them that I am not sure if there is anything that will work in below freezing temps. Typically following some old spec ( which is just plain wrong) for...
  16. exporting as an eps file vs eps level 3?

    I always use just the eps option but noticed in Signlab that there is a level 3 eps... What is the difference between using these?
  17. Summa S2 Tseries 140 - Blades go dull rather fast?

    I have only had this cutter for a few months, so I am on a learning curve. I generally only use this plotter for printed items that need cutting. I know with this blade you really should only have it out enough to cut through the vinyl and then use pressure to give it more cutting power...
  18. How to lock a preset into Flexi for printing

    There has to be a way to do this as mine always defaults to none. I made my own preset and want it to be used without me having to always select it. Is there a way?
  19. the dreaded double cut

    I wish there was something in the software to alert you to this strange phenomenon. I ran a print cut job today where I had a lot of unused vinyl so decided to nest a bunch of other print cut items in the space. When I went to cut them it cut the main graphic that I needed once and then cut...
  20. 40 year old spec... what exactly is Royal Blue?

    I have to do a temporary construction sign and this ancient spec says sign to be "Painted" with Royal Blue lettering. 3/4" plywood too, for a 3 week project. Any Idea what pantone number corresponds with Royal Blue?
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