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  1. Safety of Chemicals used in sign making

    Im trying to determine the safest and best tools to use for signmaking. im concerned for my workers and myself.. for there short and long term health using these products. We work in a mixed office/production environment and people are always mentioning the smell from my department. ive been...
  2. Production Software / Job List

    Curious what people use to track jobs if doing it digitally Im trying to find something where I can see all jobs in a list and the status of them quickly I have 5 staff and they all need to edit simultaneously.
  3. VS-640 custom profiling

    I am trying to make a custom vinyl profile for my VS640 so that it more closely matches my VP540 when you go to make a new media in versa works there are many options as starting template. Can someone recommend one that would be the closest to the media profiles used for the VP-540 I have a...
  4. UVcut or Not?

    I am going to purchase the i1 Publish Pro Spectro Color calibration kit but i am unsure if i should purchase the UVcut version or the regular version I use versaworks with my Roland VP-540 and VS-640 and mainly run 3M IJ-35-C vinyl. please some Neschen Easy Panel 310 and LG Xign Banner Can...
  5. Pricing Book?

    Curious if there is an industry "blue book" of current trends in pricing? for digital and vinyl signage. that could be used to help determine if my pricing is in the right ball park.. and I'm not pricing myself out of the market
  6. Print matching between two machines

    I have a VS-640 and VP-540 Can anyone recommend a workflow on matching prints between the two printers in versaworks so i can split a job and have the same output
  7. Upgrade?

    I currently have a Vp-540 I was considering a few upgrade options as I want to increase capacity Option A: Purchase a GX-640 Cutter so i can print on the VP-540 and cut on the GX-640 at the same time lots of time i need to print and cut large quantities and this would shave hours of...
  8. pop up trade show panels

    I need to make a full set of trade show panels for a 8' wide curved popup Im not sure which way to produce these.. print onto vinyl, lamiante with a 5mil polycarb and then mount onto thin lexan or print onto Neschen Easypanel, and lamiante I use a Roland VP-540 Any suggestions would be...
  9. Quiet CNC?

    this is probably a silly question. I am trying to find the quietest solution for a CNC plus quiet options for the Vacuum Table and Chip Collection. Assuming it couldn't go outside of the building anyone have any advise or recommendations on quiet products?
  10. Roland LEJ-640 VersaUV LEJ Hybrid UV-LED Flatbed Inkjet Printer

    Roland just introduced the Roland LEJ-640 VersaUV LEJ Hybrid UV-LED Flatbed Inkjet Printer I wonder if it will print directly onto PVC Sintra 6mm or 12mm
  11. Looking for GTA Sign shop

    Folks I am looking to find a large good sign shop that can handle my crazy requests. must have Flatbed printers (with white) and CNC inhouse. handle large orders in a few days (eg 50 sheets print/cut) be able to do some assembly of pieces (sintra bending) in the Toronto GTA area (closer to...
  12. Seal Base 62

    I recently acquired a New Seal Base 62 with the roll to roll option. its been about 6 years since i used a laminator.. last time was a GBC Titan with Hot films.. not its cold film.. had no training on this new unit and its been quite the learning curve. Today i laminated about 60' of vinyl...
  13. Job Tracking

    Guys im curious how you guys keep track of all your orders. Do you use Docket Folders?, spreadsheets?, some online thing? software? is it all digital or use paper forms? im running into problems where i have so many items on the go i cant keep track of who is working on what and when something...
  14. XC-540Mt VS VS-540

    Ive been trying to compare the Roland XC-540MT and the Roland VS-540 I think roland is intentionally trying to compare them easily for the XC they list the following Speeds and resolutions 360x360 - 441 ft2/hr 450x360 - 293 ft2/hr 360x720 - 151 ft2/hr 720x720 - 75 ft2/hr 1440x1440...
  15. Removable Matte Vinyl

    Im trying to find a vinyl Looking for a matte Finish. sticks well to sintra but can be removed easily without any (or much) adhesive being left behind typically is removed after 2 weeks or less) currently using Orajet 3620 and its not bad. but if there is something stickier and more...
  16. onyx production house vs versaworks

    Im an interested in onyx Production house.. i currently use versaworks but find it to be buggy.. and i really hate the low res preview. does anyone use it with Roland Versacamm Vp-540?
  17. axyz or multicam

    Hey guys im researching CNC's ive had a demo on a axyz 5010 with icut and its a great machine.. bit expensive.. im planning on getting a demo on a multicam 3000 with multicut. Does anyone have any experience with either machine? or care to share an opinion one way or the other..
  18. Roland Flatbed coming

    I was at the Consac Show last weekend and talked to the Roland Rep and he told me that they were going to release there first uv Flatbed early next year.. hope its true and I hope its good!
  19. Printer reviews

    Hey folks.. this is a shameless plug but im trying to collect some reviews on Printers for the sign and Digital Press industry. I would appreciate it if you could have a look here. and maybe provide some feed back on a printer you have used. if the model you are using isn't listed. please...
  20. Trade Cutter in Toronto GTA

    Hello I am looking for a trade Router Shop in Oakville (Toronto GTA area) i outsource alot of sintra cutting and need a new place to send it too
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