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  1. Can't open Corel

    Dump temp files and try again. If that doesn't do it... Uninstall the program. Make sure you opt to delete user files too. Dump temp files again then reinstall.
  2. Introduction and Questions

    Welcome PrinterDave. Don't have any insight on your subject but just thought I'd let you know these posts do get read.
  3. Cut plotting on printable magnet

    I take it they're asking for many magnets? Clipped corners"? "Rounded" corners? Why not outsource it? We do custom magnets in-house but only limited numbers otherwise way cheaper to outsource.
  4. What Is The Monthly Software Rental Fee Total If You Rent Like A Drunken Sailor?

    Yep. I see that now. Options 1. Purchase the upgrade if eligible @ $199 ea (we use 4) = approx $800. Good for as long as you want to use it. Usually 5-8 years 2. Subscription without "upgrade" protection (no free new version) @ $198 p/yr. $800 X 5 years = $4000! 3. Subscription with protection...
  5. What Is The Monthly Software Rental Fee Total If You Rent Like A Drunken Sailor?

    We primarily work with Corel X7 (non-subscription). Gotten away with no subscription based software (corel, adobe, signlab, etc. for nearly 30 years. We were forced to get a subscription to Adobe. I rarely use it..We also have a subscription to Flexi but only use it for the RIP. There are plenty...
  6. CorelDRAW - Version Upgrades Going Bye Bye, Subscription-Only Soon

    ADOBE- NEVER. I'D RETIRE FROM THE INDUSTRY ALTOGETHER IF ADOBE WERE THE ONLY OPTION.
  7. HP360 color inconsistencies lately

    Yes, that's what my solution was. Except no need to "flatten" the png or convert to jpg. Just powerclip into a circle. - still a workaround not an acceptable fix What about the pantone color shift? No reason for it to change just because raster images are thrown in the mix. And yes, my theory...
  8. HP360 color inconsistencies lately

    blue background is cmyk vector, pantone colored square, and transparent rgb png. Best way we've found to match pantone colors would be to use pdf.
  9. HP360 color inconsistencies lately

    Test print 1 = vector square with pantone fill - exported as pdf Test print 2 - vector sq w/pantone & transparent png/tif on blue background. Test 1 is perfect test 2 vector pantone is way out & transparent raster image has a background color shift.
  10. HP360 color inconsistencies lately

    We've been having some strange issues with our HP360. We're using Flexi Production Manager RIP.. Co-worker exported a batch of files as pdf (raster and vector elements). Prints are good but one of the prints gets ruined during installation. Export the 1 re-print as a pdf same as before and now...
  11. Oh, for the love of god...

    adelline?
  12. 3D Raised Decals

    We once had a customer who wanted the text "Camaro" on his valve covers but wanted it to have that raised look. His idea was to stick several layers of vinyl then he'd have the covers dipped in chrome whereby making that raised look. We put the vinyl on but he never came back to show us how it...
  13. What's the best way to put outline vinyl letters???

    If the 2nd layer vinyl is of a lighter color it will produce an undesired darker color when applied over a dark solid fill. i.e. yellow over black could make for a slightly darker yellow. Even the image i posted earlier would actually be best to stick a slightly expanded blue first then the...
  14. Sports sports sports? ZZzzzzzzzz

    Not much into sports myself. We'll watch a few college football teams where we new some of the boys from the local High School went to but I could never really hold a conversation about any sport. Watch a few Nascar starts here and there. TV doesn't consume my life like that. I try and get...
  15. Artwork Proofing

    We use png's 99% of the time. If the design came to me in vector pdf and it has small critical text I'll go ahead and make a pdf proof to send back to them.
  16. Printing images edge-to-edge to minimize cuts?

    Instead of a bounding box I use crop marks set at 70% black. I use a macro to make 'em.
  17. Are there "best practices" for contour cut lines?

    Plan on "punch cutting" decals? Use two cut lines. 1 to do the decal cut then another contour about 1/8" bigger to do the punch cut. Just weed oot the edge after they're punched out. Depends on the program used to set up the contour cut. I can do all the set up within Corel using a macro. After...
  18. It's Crooked

    "Looks great but who are the Chiefs?" i.e. chefs "Is that really how you spell it?"
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