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I got a job that is a solid black with some colored lines in the middle of all black. The prints I am getting are dark grey at best. I tried kicking up the darkness, but its still not even close. I tried a "no color correction" setting, Is this an ink thing? IS there a way to increase the black...

Anyone out there know of a way to make a homemade take up reel or perhaps have a hack around the $1100 price tag for an HP take up reel? I currently have a catch basket and spool onto a cardboard core and babysit. Maybe there is a homespun way to do this I am not seeing? OR do I have to suck it...

Anyone know of a laminate that looks and feels close or like phototex? Maybe a synthetic fabric with protective qualities.

I got a museum client. They are an A list (whale) client. They eventually always pay, but are constantly overlooking invoices, not paying on time, making mistakes, and it is really starting to bug me. Problem is I can not afford to let them go. I've tried waiting, checking in with them weekly...

It's my first SGIA trade show and I am wondering a few things. 1. Are samples from distributors and manufacturers available? IF so should I bring a big bag or cart to lug them around? this is my primary purpose for going, to see all the printable materials that are available for latex...

I like phototex, but its pretty expensive compared to a straight vinyl like 3M Ij35, Anyone know of some cheaper alternatives?

I got a HP latex, I've tried 3M IJ35 and a Digijet. Looking for a cheap 3.5 mil gloss material for some stickers I am making.....

I need to color match 2 pms colors using a cmyk printer. I have the cmyk formulas, but the prints colors are not close enough to submit to the client. 2 questions: Does the profile matter in these cases? The material I am using does not have a profile for the rip software I use. Phototex...

increase the pass count? Heat? That's what Ive been told, but not quite clear on how to do that? Anyone got a step by step video out there. Any ideas why only darker ink areas?

My business had a growth spurt recently, so I started researching productivity and workflow apps for my employees to stay on track and up to date with all the different stages each sign is in. I've looked into apps like Monday, Basecamp and Slack, but none of them really save time because they...

I been looking for a large bag to carry my large format print jobs to the site. Surprisingly google and amazon yielded nothing suitable. any ideas?

Any vets out there have good techniques for cutting large format vinyl 54" on the edges (by hand) so they can seam together? I'm using a ruler and box cutter. Maybe theres another way? d

What is the best paint for vinyl lettering to stick to. I have found cheap paints, but looking for a consensus on brands, colors, and drying times here.

I recently got some large print orders that my PC can't handle. Any advice on what kind of hardware I need to get large files processed? I currently have 8G Ram and a solid state drive running on a PC windows 10.

I'm trying to get into T-shirt production. I'm finding most of the materials made for latex printers is pretty pricy. Anyone out there know a good reliable and cheap material for this? I have a HP latex 54" printer and would be using an endura press for the transfer.

Anyone know of a way to get a sample booklet of printing substrates? I am new to this and want to inspect my options and so do my customers. I am surprised that Fellers and my local distributors do not sell or have sample kits. (like they do for cutting vinyls). Any help or leads on this...

I just got a reuqest to install some self adhesive vinyl. When I asked the client for the name of the material they told me it was: PVC free Vinyl which passes Type II, ASTM F793 & ASTM E 84² Any ideas what this is?

I got a job to letter the tops of 120 garbage cans. The tops are contour cut for paper, cans, and trash. They are also aluminum coated with some sort of smooth poly perfect for adhesion. My thinking is cut lettering will get dirty and hard to clean on the edges of the letters once they start...

I worked my butt off for my largest customer for 3 years. A museum. 4 months ago the department I work directly for said "your great we want you to do everything for us now". Then a new director came in and brought with them another sign company. Now I have to bid on every job and this other...

I have noticed that Flexi has a "color correction" box you can check in the production manager. When I check it, it totally changes the colors. With photographs for the better, with any graphics though the colors are way off and generally match the screen, but not their Pantone or correct...