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It is usually caused by too much tension to the laminate....it is being pulled too tight and it creates a stress mark of sorts where the release liner is pulling away from the laminate. Back off your laminate tension and you should see it go away. It usually goes away regardless after a day...

I don't think the laser sensor has anything to do with the rollers not going down far enough. They are there to keep you from sticking your hands into the nip. There is something wrong with the step motor if it won't go all the way down. The problem you'll face is that machine was...

Let me restate that I love their entire line....but the Polar Transit Air is a little weak. The idea is it would be good for flat fleet and other mostly flat surfaces, but if there are any bumps or rivets, it just doesn't hold as well as it could. I believe they are working on a new version...

Roland launched their new Roland XP640 solvent printer. It can be set up in a dual CMYK config for awesome speed or with an expanded color gamut for crazy colors. The dual CMYK config will get you around 200sf/hour in 6 pass mode! And it is only $21K. Best of all, they are claiming inks are...

Why buy from Grimco when you could deal with real professionals who are more local and more helpful? Try Clint Fox or someone who really knows wide format in LA. If you don't know Clint, hit me up and I'll introduce you. Also - I believe today is the day Roland is launching their new high...

I'm a big Drytac distributor....I've had really nothing but success with their products with the exception of one they are working on improving. I love the cold-weather application capabilities as well (as do my customers....the installers - not so much). Polar Grip sticks like grim death to...

You can buy a magnetizer and unmagnetized magnet. A magnetizer looks like a 6" paint roller but instead of a nap roller it looks like a roll of quarters. After printing, you flip the print over (print down, magnet up) and you just "paint" the back of the magnet with the magnetizer in straight...

Most manufacturers will tell you 2 years max in a controlled environment. I believe that claim to be sort of like "if you give them a foot they'll take a yard". I like the comment above that said 'use it if you don't mind redoing the job' but if it is an easy application, it should work fine...

does the clear need to be optically clear or just "blurry clear"? Is it outside in the elements? When will it need to be installed? answer those and I can get you a few options.

You can rolls of material on this laminator, but it does not have a takeup. It is a good machine, but the EL stands for Entry Level and it could be a machine you would outgrow in short order. If you are looking for a good used laminator, I have a customer with a Seal 600 D that is in perfect...

Don't do either, please. You will have more fun throwing money out the window on the expressway. GFP machines are good - American design built in China. I prefer Kala laminators as they are the only units out there which can self level the nip (makes sure the machine runs dead-ass straight...

I don't know the actual formula....but if you aren't using the machine that much it can be a bit of a pain in the butt. Essentially, the machine tracks how much ink is in the machine from each lot and expiration date and comes up with a new expiration date with every bottle entered into the...

I can say with confidence that the vast majority of my customers printing on vinyl, paper, and banner are spending around $.08/ft2. There are others on this page who really get specific in their profiles and get their ink costs down to $.05/ft2. We have one high-end canvas producer who prints...

sometimes less is more...by maximizing the temperatures and cure strength, you could be altering the finished cured product on the PET. What media are you using? Be specific and I'll see what I can find out. You are welcome to take this offline and email me directly.

Summa T Series. Accurate over 50' long. Total game changer. We used to sell the Graphtec and Roland plotters because the Summa units were twice the cost...that isn't the case anymore and I think you'd be foolish to not spend an extra $2K'sh to get the tangential technology from Summa.

Furthermore, don't always assume that buying directly will get you better support. I'd say most times the dealer tech knows far more about the printer and applications associated with the printer than the break-fix guy from the manufacturer.

If you are printing more than 5 rolls of media a week, you should consider one of the Colorado printers. The best in terms of color consistency in the market, inexpensive inks, and despite I think it is an old wives tale about outgassing, you can instantly laminate. But it would only make...

Better question is how long are the graphics going to be on the floor? If it is a short term event then use Spot On Floor from Drytac. Nothing easier to put on the floor in the market....even by amateurs. It is a print-direct floor media with no lamination, so that's why I'd only recommend...

We've got one last Colorado in stock which can ship out immediately and invoice in December should anyone be looking for a Colorado M5 under their tree. It can be set up as a M5 Pro or a M5W Pro. I'm not sure that I can get it installed and trained by December 31st, but likely early January...

I'm a distributor....we had a great year....BUT....it was successful year due to winning some massive jobs. It seems like the everyday "three rolls of matte vinyl" business has really slowed down in the last few months. I'd rather have a record year full of that easy consistent business than...