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  1. Warranty is almost up on L360. Should I purchase extended warranty?

    What is everybody's thoughts on purchasing extended warranties on their HP's? The pricing structure is a little goofy...pay more now for 2 years then when that is up you pay less to extend it for another year, or pay less now for a year then when that is up you pay more to extend it for another...
  2. What's going on with the gray on the L360?

    Please notice the attached pic. What's going on with the gray on the L360? Printing on 3M IJ35C with canned 3M IJ35C profile 8 pass.
  3. Font ID please

    What is the font of the phone number? Arial NO...Helvetica NO...looks extended, but can't figure out.
  4. What paint for lexan pan face sign refurbishment?

    I'm interested in refurbishing an old, yellowed lexan pan face sign for a customer. Once it's painted need to apply vinyl graphics on it. The lights for it aren't functional anymore so I'm not worried about it being translucent anymore. What white paint can I use in a gallon that I can just roll...
  5. Issue with vehicle magnets not sticking in cold Chicago weather...any suggestions?

    I have a client we do some vehicle magnets for parade vehicles throughout the colder months. They need to place an order, but asked if we have any magnet material that is "stronger" because the existing magnets have a tough time sticking to cold vehicle body panels. We've mounted prints to...
  6. Blue reflective Chevron tape for hazmat trailer?

    Just got a call from a potential customer looking for blue reflective chevron striping for their hazmat trailer. They are going to install themselves. I've never quoted for such a thing yet, so not sure if the blue is available, strips are available, or where to get it from. Any suggestions?
  7. Bracket/hardware for ceiling mounted signs?

    Attached is a pic a customer sent of an existing sign they have. They want something new a little bigger (probably 24" x 36") and it has to hang from a ceiling securely in a factory. What sort of other ceiling brackets/hardware are out there you can recommend? Something that is heavy duty and...
  8. In search of a vinyl that matches pantone 187c

    So I'm sitting here looking at the 3M color chart scratching my head trying to figure out what red matches 187c. Perfect Match Red is 186c because it has it listed, but none of the other reds list anything and just have the names. Any suggestions for what would be 187c? Thank you
  9. What font(s) is this?

    What font(s) is this? Thank you
  10. Removable vinyl for amusement/festival vinyl tent?

    I have a client in the event equipment rental business and they have a client who wants to brand one of their vinyl tents with a logo for an event on the canopy. The logo will be approximately 4' x 4' and is only going to be on for a couple days, but will be subjected to sun, heat and possible...
  11. What type of vinyl is this on these sign panels?

    A customer is interested in me changing out one of the panels on this sign she sent a pic of. My question is...do you think this is just black vinyl? It looks like a dark gray but can't tell. Is there some sort of standard special vinyl for directory signs like these? Thank you
  12. L360 and printing on chrome vinyl...is it possible?

    Please check out the attached pic and let me know if this is possible to accomplish on the L360. If so, what chrome vinyl and what settings should I use? Thanks in advance!
  13. What banner materials are you using for the L360?

    I need a 13oz banner, 18oz banner and a material for retractable banners. Can anybody recommend any materials that work well with the L360? Thanks in advance!
  14. Can you please help identify this font?

    Can you please help me identify this font? Thanks in advance!
  15. Seeking experienced vehicle graphics and wraps installer in Chicago southwest suburbs

    Seeking talented and enthusiastic installer with vehicle graphics, vehicle wraps and large format graphics installation experience in the Chicago southwest suburbs. Position involves: producing and installing a range of items from cut-vinyl to digitally printed signs, vehicle graphics & full...
  16. What is your workflow for getting vinyl on take up reel on L360?

    I recently upgraded from a Mimaki JV-3 to a HP L360 and I must say the workflow for getting the vinyl on the take up reel on the JV-3 was a lot easier...start printing and when it gets down to the take up reel tape it on the core and flip a switch. Piece of cake. What I'm doing now with the L360...
  17. Mimaki JV3-130 SP2 Digital Printer For Sale

    Used Mimaki JV3-130 SP2 (54") solvent digital printer for sale in Tinley Park, IL for $4,000 or best offer. Printer is in excellent condition, fully operational and produces beautiful indoor/outdoor prints for signs, decals, vehicle wraps, banners, etc. Printer has been maintained to...
  18. How do you save files in Illustrator to open in Onyx Thrive?

    What is your workflow save settings when you are working with gradients and pantones in Illustrator and need to open in Onyx Thrive? I'm new to Thrive and HP L360 and looking for the best save settings to print accurately. Then once you open the file in Thrive what is the best way to process the...
  19. How was this sign made?

    Hello guys & girls, What substrate do you think this brown material is and what supplier can I find it from? Do you think the white is vinyl, screen printed or engraved? Thanks in advance for your help!
  20. Looking to replace small plotter...Graphtec FC8600 30", Summacut D75 or Summa S2 D75?

    Looking to upgrade small 30" plotter for strictly cutting colored vinyl for fleet vehicle graphics...Graphtec FC8600 30", Summacut D75 or Summa S2 D75? I like the Summa T Series, but am going to wait on that til it's time to upgrade 54" plotter. Any thoughts or suggestions? Thanks in advance for...
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