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  1. HP 365 & Poster paper

    Anyone have some tips on printing on HP Photorealistic? This, although still problematic at times, was our go-to poster paper. I cannot find a profile for Caldera - so trying to edit the HP paper profiles that came preloaded. Decreasing temps (65), increasing vacuum (75) and increasing passes...
  2. HP 365 vs 335

    Finally replacing the L25500 that has given us years of service. Looking at the L365 or L335. Is there enough difference between these two machines to justify the extra $3k? What are the real world differences other than speed? Thanks for your time and input.
  3. Advice on small paint booth compressor?

    Looking for a compressor to run run a paint gun for small-medium paint booth. I was ready to pull the trigger on the 60 gallon, 2 stage 5 HP from Harbor Freight. But last minute, I got cold feet as it seemed like a large investment for a piece of Harbor Freight hardware. Anyone in love with...
  4. Replacing belt and tension assembly...

    Looks like this belt finally wore out (the grooves in belt are gone in a 2' stretch). From what I am reading, this requires a service tech. I have already successfully monkeyed with this before (when the plastive cog/pulley on the tensionor assumbly shattered) - but it did not require...
  5. Printed adhesive vinyl for me masking...

    We have a large print/cut job for interior walls. We generally print on Oracal - but the RLA mask doesn't stick very well to the backing paper. Does anyone have a recommendation for an alternate adhesive vinyl material that is better suited for large masking jobs? There are very large panels...
  6. Wood rot

    Hey there everyone - We had a call from a customer allerting us that one of our signs fell down. I went by to check and the wood frame is rotten, causing one of the 2" stainless eyebolt to strip out. The sign construction is as follows: 25" h x 48" sign panel, two .5" MDO panels sandwiched...
  7. Banner Stretch...

    Used 13 ounce Forward banner on our HP L25500. Prints look beautiful, but one side of the 54" ganged banners stretched considerably more than then the other. Is there a safe trick to get the material to return so I can put a straight hem line? Two 24" banners side by side, kissed. One is...
  8. Font check

    Hello everyone ! Any ideas on what font these numbers are? Found some close ones, but no exact matches. Your assistance is appreciated - GP
  9. Graphtec CE5000-60

    Fine working machine - just convinced myself I need something larger. Includes stand, USB and power cord, new 45 degree Clean Cut blade and hand-dandy media catch. $850+shipping, CC fees.
  10. Price check, aisle 1 (ce5000-60)

    Is there any value left in my very good condition 24" Graphtec CE5000-60? Before listing in classifieds - can someone help me with a price? Thanks all.
  11. 290 lamin-ACK!

    Slicing the backing paper of 290 laminate is my last favorite thing about the sign industry and maybe the world. Carry on.
  12. Bad HP cartridges

    Anyone have problems with their ink drying up? That is all I can figure is happening. I get premature, low ink warnings, take the cartirdge out to shake it and it sounds like the cartridge is full of rocks. This has been happening more and more lately. Just sent two magenta back on warranty...
  13. Banner quality...

    After 3 years, I have yet to get consistant results with our profile setting for Ultraflex/Jetflex banner on our L25500 at 10 pass. I may have tweaked the out of the box settings at one point, but media settings are as follows: Curing: 100 C Drying: 55 C Vacuum: 5 As you can see i the...
  14. HP L25500 just exploded

    In the middle of a print job, things went loud and I presume the part that holds the belt that controls the print head movement exploded. This is all that is left. Is this an easy fix? Anyone know a part number? Do I call HP directly? Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Nothing is easy, Gregg
  15. Static cling vinyl in standard colors?

    Anyone know of a cut static cling vinyl offered in standard colors? I am looking for hot pink, in particular. I am only finding white - for printing. Thanks and Happy new year.
  16. 300 g paper on HPL2500 :: Headstrikes

    Trying to print some heavier stock posters on the HPL2500 - specifically the LexJet Velvet Rag SUV. http://www.lexjet.com/i-15822-LexJet-Sunset-Velvet-Rag-SUV-54in-x-100ft-SVRSUV5410.aspx Of course, they do not have a Caldera profile, but I was assured that I would love the way this stuff...
  17. Illustrator not opening CuttingMaster "Registration Marks..."

    Not sure if CS6 had some sort of update - but for some reason, CuttingMaster will not open the registration marks window. CuttingMaster 2 is still an option in the File menu, and it's black - but "Registration Marks..." won't open to the next window. Anyone have this problem and find a solution?
  18. Color variance in "nested" job

    I came in yesterday afternoon to get a jump start on a Sprinter wrap. We use Caldera with out HP L25500. I sent all six panels to the cue and watched it roll - not paying too much attention. Since the Bears were on. I came in early this morning before the phones started ringing to trim. Still...
  19. Looking for a partcular sidewalk sign / a-frame

    Anyone know where to find this particular frame? Sorry for the horrible pic. It's all I have and I need to get as close as possible.
  20. HP L25500 :: Polypro film

    Anyone printing on Optisolve Polypropylene 8 mil film (or something similar)? I bought this months ago for a quick turnaround poster job and never got it working. I found the HP Everyday Matte Polypropylene profile for Caldera and figured it would be generic enough - but the ink comes out...
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