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  1. Alpha Paper cockling in HP 315 no matter what I try

    Here's what gave me the best results: 20 pass, 80% saturation, bi-directional, no delay, 160 degree temp.
  2. Alpha Paper cockling in HP 315 no matter what I try

    Thanks! They only sent a 3 yard sample, so after trying the OEM profile, I tried 20 pass at 80% and it was SOOO much better. And thanks for the link - it's bookmarked now!
  3. Alpha Paper cockling in HP 315 no matter what I try

    JT- did you have better results with higher passes / lower density? I'm printing on the Synaps OM that JBurton linked above and I'm having the same cockling and warping issues.
  4. Gerber FX refills into Edge 1 & 2 Cartridges

    I don't think they convert that way. I think the adapters convert Edge 1&2 foils for the FX. Are these what you were thinking of: https://www.shopgms.com/markets.html/aircraft.html
  5. Hiring Designers for my Sign Company

    I agree with the others. Hiring a sign designer is an uphill battle. I would also recommend the trade school route. We're currently partnering with a couple local trade schools and implementing a career pathway for graduates to apprentice with us. We have folks from all the trades, so it isn't...
  6. Taking over a sign shop in PA!

    Welcome! Interesting how you've had a circular career path. As Terry said there's a lot of knowledgeable folks here. Have fun getting up to speed in your new (old) shop :thumb:
  7. So this was a first ...

    They probably snack on stuff like this all day
  8. Considering hiring a full-time salesperson. Any advice?

    This was our situation at a previous shop, except the gal also knew signs. She was great at selling, but we had an even better production staff. They churned through the work and so sales were always lagging. Eventually the sales dried up and there was no work - and that shop closed. Pay was a...
  9. Sign software

    You should have a card with your license key and the URL to download Flexi.
  10. Credit Card Stolen Number, how did it happen?

    Wells Fargo, by chance? They must have the worst security because they were having credit card numbers hacked as soon as the cards were issued. I had 3 cards hacked in succession over the course of a few weeks before I found out that it was WF itself that was leaking the info. They were also...
  11. Water Slide Decals

    There's an older thread about this: https://www.signs101.com/threads/solvent-ink-compatible-waterslide-decal-media.76991/ Didn't sound like solvent ink played nicely with the water-based media. Maybe the UV ink would work better?
  12. Hem Tape for Canvas Banners?

    Okay, well, the iron-on hem tape works about as well as regular banner tape - IF you manage to get the heat/duration perfect. Some test pieces held really well in spots but left some spots completely unfused. So, I'm scrapping the idea of iron-on hem tape. Not worth the extra effort of trying to...
  13. Hem Tape for Canvas Banners?

    Thanks for the suggestions. I'm currently testing regular scrim banner tape and some of the iron-on hem tape I posted above. These will only be about 2'x3' and will be hanging under covered patios, so hopefully they will last a couple months until it's time to update the menus again. I'll update...
  14. Hem Tape for Canvas Banners?

    Uh... tape a hem.
  15. Hem Tape for Canvas Banners?

    Happy Friday S101! Can anyone recommend an iron-on hem tape that is suitable for canvas? Specifically, I'm using the Magic 15mil polyblend (https://www.grimco.com/Catalog/Products/MagicGFCVM). Our F&B department continues to last-minute me for menus and I don't have time to send them for sewing...
  16. Okay, I think I have a winner here..................................................................................

    Got one of my favorites yesterday: customer walks in, looks around a bit, and then asks 'Do you have any signs that say "Caution: Hot Kiln. Please do not touch surface".' Sure! I keep loads of incredibly specific warning signs laying about just in case you ever needed one. Don't you just love it...
  17. Better Late Than Never

    I swear, no one has maintained the signs in this place for what seems like decades. I mean, how long does it take for lichen to grow on a sign in a parking lot? And the landscaping crew must be laughing every week as they slowly eat away at the bottom of the post, just waiting for it to fall...
  18. Need Help Connecting a Roland Sp540v to computer/VersaWorks

    I have SP-300V and it just connects with a standard USB-A to USB-B printer cable. I imagine the 54" is the same.
  19. Should I buy this saw?

    We had one of these in my last shop. It worked great for MDO, and I would assume would cut ACM and aluminum just as well with the correct blade. I do know there's an optional hold-down bar that can be added (the vertical bar on the far right with the red knobs and black bands) to help keep...
  20. S101 slow for anyone else?

    Slow here, but intermittently. Works fine for a bit and then click a new thread and... nothing.
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