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So we are upgrading our equipment and will have the last version of Caldera. I will run it from a mac mini, but I'm not totally sure that I'm understanding the minimum/suggested requirement on the Caldera website. From my under standing, I could run this with the basic M1 model but upgrade the...

So we just moved to our new place. I need recommendation for lights. In the shop, we currently have 8 ft fluorescent tube and we got a 10ft ceiling. In the production/office area, we only have a couple traditional edison bulbs with a 8ft ceiling. Ideally, I would like to have the best lighting...

I'm getting rid of my HP L260. To be able to get it out, I need to remove the printer from the stand. I'm not planning to reuse the printer. It's going to a recycling plant. I would like to know what procedure should I do to avoid having ink everywhere, separate the printer from the stand and be...

After some research and online demonstration, my choice for my first flatbed cutter is a colex sharpcut sxc1717 with the conveyor. We will mainly use it to cut rolled material (murals and diecut stickers) but will also bring cnc work in-house (aluminum signs, pvc, acrylic, styrene, etc.). I was...

I'm upgrading all my machines. I currently use Caldera but the dealer I trust more for my next printer sell only Onyx. For aftersale purpose, should I switch to Onyx? I'm used to Caldera, really like it and would prefer stay with it. My concern is if I have a problem, maybe my dealer won't be...

I'm considering the Summa F1612 to mainly use it to cut rolled stock but also rigid material that will use a knife. I will probably add the router in the future. The router will be mostly use to cut acrylic and mdf. My rep told me it won't cut aluminum. Is it true? If not, how thick I could go...

Hello folks, I'm doing my homework about laser cutter/engraver. I'm looking for a 36x48 bed that would be able to cut acrylic up to 1/2in and maybe very occasionally 1in thick. Other than that, it will be mostly used to make sign with 2 ply material. I've looked at big brand like trotec but...

We are moving in december and we are looking for new equipment. Right now the Kala mistral 1650 laminator and Kala XY cutter is on our list. We mostly do murals and interior stuff. Due to a lack of space in our current shop, we did not had a laminator. We only needed it maybe once or twice a...

Like the title says, is there any one man shop or less than 3 employes that make around 500k$ in annual sales? We are expanding and I'm trying to figure if I will be able to make it alone with my wife (she only make design and customer relations).

I would like to know what kind of equipment it take to make tactile and braille signs? I'm very intrigued in this market and would like to learn more about it. I've googled the topic but did not get a clear answers. Thanks.

We do quite of share of frosted vinyl install (almost 50% of our install). I've been asked a few time for clear security film and always turn down those jobs. But now, a long term customer is asking and I'm curious to know if we could go in that market. From the specifications, the material is...

I currently own an HP L260 and I'm 85% satisfy with it. We mostly print murals and anything that is interior decor. 95% of our products is not laminated. Since the consumable no longer exist and I'm running low, it's time to do some homework for a new printer. My first contenter is the new HP...

I'm looking for HP 792 Printheads for my HP L26500 ideally in Canada but if anyone know where I can get them, please let me know. Thanks.

Hi, I have a 4ft high X 5ft wide sheet of 1/8 DiBond that I need to attach to an interior wall with a Z-Clip. Without using screws, how should I bond the Z-Clip to the DiBond? I was thinking to use two rows of z-clip for a better hold. Is it overkill? If you have another suggestion other than...

Quite some time ago, I saw a machine that what kinda a laminator but it was manual and designed to mount premask or mount vinyl on boards. I'm looking for a second machine just do to that and keep ma laminating machine just for that. The name was EZ taping or something like that. I've googled...

So I'm considering the idea to upgrade my summa D160R to a S2T class. I'm wondering if I should take the opus-cam or not. My rep told me it has a better reading, but what that mean in the real world? Does it really have a benefits? Oh! and I'm considering the take-up also for longer runs. Does...

Does anyone run the new HP W800 for a while now in a production environnement? I'm looking for feedbacks. We are mainly making murals and window decals. But we start to have a higher demand in small cut stickers. Our main concerns are print color consistancy, size accuracy and grains in the...

The majority of my customers are interior designers and architect. When we are asked to make a 3D logo, we use gemini or one of our vendor and they make them of acrylic. Now, I see more an more logo made of MDF by cabinetmakers. I actually nerver saw one in person, but from the pictures I've...

Is there any print process that will make prints on coroplast last over than 5 years, ideally 10 years outdoor? If coroplast is the problem, I need something that is between 3mm and 6mm thick and lightweight. Would also need to be light scratch resistant (like ice in the winter).

So I'm having thoses waves printing on a brand new roll of banner with my HP L260. I don't have any problem with other material except this roll of banner. I saw this before on the forum, but I don't remember what is it and/or what is the cause.