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  1. Grimco and Epson Issue

    Why didn't you purchase from someone else after grimco did this to you?
  2. Grimco and Epson Issue

    Did you have a signed contract? If you know 100% you are going to buy a printer and there is a good deal going on, sign the contract. Words an promises mean nothing in business I bought an Epson from Grimco, as smooth as can be experience
  3. Windows 11 experience

    Switched to 11 2or 3 years ago on all computer, no problems
  4. Need help finding any printer, that uses dye based inks (water soluble)

    Run your image file through a watercolor photoshop filter and have AI (artificial intelligence) add watercolor effect, then print with any printer. You should be able to do the effect digitally and then just print
  5. Time Clock Options

    Homebase takes a picture of whoever is clocking in
  6. SG-540 Translucent Oracal 8800 Bleed thru calendared

    Weird stuff is going to happen when printing on material not compatible with the inks. Worst case would be that it prints beautifully, you install the sign and then a month later the sign bubbles or ink runs etc and you have to redo the sign
  7. SG-540 Translucent Oracal 8800 Bleed thru calendared

    Official info: https://www.orafol.com/en/americas/products/oracal-8800-translucent-premium-cast Print Compatibility Thermal transfer
  8. SG-540 Translucent Oracal 8800 Bleed thru calendared

    Where did you get this info? Orafol website and technical sheets for 8800 say thermal printable Only, only trust info you see on the material manufacturers website. Distributors could have errors If your supplier has the wrong info on their site point this out to them and maybe that will help...
  9. SG-540 Translucent Oracal 8800 Bleed thru calendared

    Where does it say that it is solvent printable?
  10. SG-540 Translucent Oracal 8800 Bleed thru calendared

    oracal 8800 says Thermal Transfer print only
  11. Sign business startup questions

    Since you sell wall decor now you could start offering local installs for you wall decor. Wall decals etc. This will lead to other jobs, installs on glass banners, rigid signs etc. "sign business" has a very broad range of products and installs are a big part of it. Start with the easy stuff...
  12. Time Clock Options

    I use homebase, its free for basic functions https://www.joinhomebase.com/ using a $50 android tablet to clock in/out. Employees can also download the homebase app and use their phone to clock in/out (GPS checks location)
  13. How's crime / theft in your areas these days?

    Pretty bad here in Harris County/Houston. This is right on my street: https://abc13.com/stampede-diesel-crime-luxury-vehicle-theft-high-end-cars-stolen-houston-chop-shop/14351368/ Couple of murders in a hotel across the street in the last 1-2 years. I no longer leave my car unattended in...
  14. Potential Tariffs

    Going to affect everybody if it happens so no reason to try to beat it
  15. self employment and banks

    It's all a write off until the IRS audits, like cell phone for example. If it is a separate line used exclusively for business then yes its a write off 100% but then ofcouse you have a separate phone bill. But if it is is your only phone line used for personal and business purposes then it is...
  16. self employment and banks

    Has nothing to do with self employment. just not enough income for the formula the bank is using to underwrite the loan
  17. Need Help Wall Graphics Installation (and print) for Recessed Areas

    I would fill it in with some foamboard and double sided tape and use a thicker material like phototex opa to hide any imperfections
  18. How to find High Volume Clients?

    Sometimes you just have to be lucky and know people. my single largest order came to me because I went to highschool with a guy who's a purchasing manager at a multibillion dollar company. They were in a bind and needed some product labels and he remembered seeing the stuff I post on social...
  19. Expand offerings - or limit focus?

    I read somewhere that 20% of what a business offers will bring in 80% of their revenue. The other 80% of products/services/whatever a business offers will bring in only 20% of total revenue. You chart seems to fit this, I know it is also true for my business. I think it is a good idea to test...
  20. Custom Printed Vinyl Flooring Services

    Why does it need to be 10ft wide one piece instead of smaller sections like is common with all flooring and decals
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