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  1. News on any new HP latex printer?

    Does anyone know if HP have or will annonce a new latex printer? If I'm right with their cycle, it shout have been last april. I have to change my L260 but would like the ''new stuff'' hopefully with white ink like I've heard in some rumors.
  2. Need Help acrylic cracking after applying vinyl.

    I have some small sign that is designed to hold paper for offices names. final size is 6inX8in and made with 1/8 thick clear acrylic. They are cnc cut to shape, folded with a heat bar then the edges are flame polished. I need to put vinyl on the back for color. First batch was avery 750 vinyl...
  3. Suggestions Stouse... But in canada?

    Is there an equivalence to stouse in canada? I need 10000 outdoor decals, round shape, individually cut. I've checked the prices on stouse website and it make more sence to outsource this kind of job. But if I can have a company here in canada, it would be less problems with the customs. Thanks.
  4. Suggestions Need poster paper

    So I'm looking for poster paper that is compatible with my HP L260. around 10mil thick non-curl water resistant because my customer install them in windows that could have condensation. tear resistant Sold by a distributor in Canada. I'm open to non paper suggestions like banner, but it...
  5. scratch resistance between latex and UV (UCJV)

    Does anyone know how is the scratch resistance between the HP latex ink and Mimaki UCJV uv ink? We practically never laminate our prints and I would like to know the answer in that particularly matter. Thanks.
  6. edges of material lifting on painted drywall

    I've just installed several linear feet of dry erase material with an permanent acrylic adhesive. I've used the 3M test kit prior to the install and everything was fine (paint have been there 3 months prior to the install). The install have been made a little more than a month ago. Now, I have...
  7. Suggestions Entry level hybrid UV printer

    I've got a friend of mine that is looking for a hybrid printer with specifications similar to the Mimaki UCJV series. Something that would be similar in speed with white and clear ink. The rigid substrat will be mostly acrylic, dibond and coroplast. The first model coming in mind is the Roland...
  8. clear vinyl on drywall

    So I've got a customer that want me to install clear cut vinyl on his painted drywall to make somekind of a spot uv effect on the wall. First question: Does anybody have done it? Second question: what material should I take for this? I was thinking of Avery HP 750 clear material for this...
  9. Adhesive in cold weather

    I have two aluminum signs (18in wide X 24in high X 0.81 thick) that need to be mounted on a building. The surface of the building is painted aluminum. The customer don't want any holes on the building. I would normally use VHB tape, but I have a concern about the temperature that is now below...
  10. How do you manage your color match

    Hi, I would like to know how do you work to color match a pantone or if a customer bring you something that need to be matched? I need new ideas because I think my process is too long for nothing. Thank you.
  11. Paint specs to give to customer for murals

    We do tons of murals and vinyls on painted drywall. I normally use the 3M paint test when I do my survey, but some customers are asking me for the detailed paint requirement. The only informations I've got from vinyl manufacturers is a ''contractor paint'' and avoid any ''easy cleaning'' agent...
  12. Managing material problems

    So we installed a dry erase film on a painted drywall for a customer. We make 10 ''board'' like this. As usual, we have tested the paint before the installation and everything is good. The paint have been done for over 60 days now. After few weeks, there is large bubbles that appear. The...
  13. Suggestions best optically clear vinyl

    So I've used the general formulation optically clear vinyl for windows lately. I've installed it wet but after few days, the clear/no ink part was not 100% clear. It's like if the glue was fuzzing the view. So I'm looking for recommendations for real 100% optically clear material that will be...
  14. HP L26500 not detecting printhead

    I have a problem with my black/yellow prinhead no 3. So I've switched the no3 and no4 because sometime it correct the problem. But now, no matter what I do, the printer don't ''see'' the printhead no4. Even if I switch them back or use an old printhead. I've clean the connector with the tool and...
  15. HP L26500 faulty ink cartridge

    So my HP L26500 ask me to change my yellow ink cartridge because it was ''faulty''. I've tried to remove it and put it back and it did not work. I've put another cartridge and everything is fine. I still have 134ml in the ''faulty'' ink cartridge. Is there something I can do or I just cut my...
  16. Suggestions Pen options for the D160

    Hi, I sometime use the pen option on my summa D160 to make paper pattern for my signs. My in-stock poster paper is a synthetic 10mil media. It work with the oem pen, but I can erase the mark with my finger if I press hard. So I was looking for another option. I've called my supplier, ND Graphics...
  17. Suggestions flatbed laminator

    So I'm doing my homework about flatbed laminating table. Roll-X, the name has been there for a while and I like the feature to adjust the table high. Kala applikator, also great company and I like how the table is slim and we can add length in the future. GFP FT60, economic way to have a...
  18. HP L26500 service manual

    Hi, does anyone have the service manual for the HP L26500? I need to change my carriage belt and I want to do it the right way. Thanks.
  19. White ink in the next HP latex

    A little birdie told me the next generation of the 500 series will have white ink... I'm sure, on day, there will be one and I hope what I've heard is true. I'm waiting for this to change my L26500. If it is not in the next gen, I'll go with the mimaki UCJV series.
  20. Suggestions acrylic bending (heater)

    I'm looking for a acrylic bending machine. I want something reliable that can do up to 1/4 thick acrylic. Not a DIY or hobby machine, but I don't want to spend 5k$ on it either. What are your suggestions? Thanks.
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