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  1. Cyan issue with my HP FB500

    Hi all: I'm having an issue with cyan. When I print at normal speed I'm getting over spray on Cyan, you really see it showing up in black text. I don't think it is the ink as I have tried a couple of boxes. On the other hand it sure seems like ink. Here's the interesting part, when I slow it...
  2. Advice on buying a UV Flatbed printer

    Hi all: This is where I come to get advice on a wide range of wide format question. Most of the time I just browse. I am planning on buying a new flatbed to replace our aging HP FB500 which is around 9 years old. I've looked at and got quotes for the: They all are CMYK+W except for the Epson...
  3. Service maintenance kit 3 for HP Latex 365

    Hi all: Has anyone self installed a Maintenance kit 3 for a 300 series HP Latex printer? I'm pretty handy with my equipment. Does the kit come with instructions? Dan Purcell Purcell Printing and Signs
  4. Question Installing a used HP R1000 plus

    Hi all: I am buying a 2020 HP R1000 plus. I have had HP latex roll to roll printers (L26500 and currently the 365) I have been using a HP FB 500 UV printer for the last 7 years. I am able to work on all the equipment and have replaced my own parts. With that said this machine will be...
  5. Optimizer ink sensor on HP Latex 365

    Hi all, big Signs 101 fan. I've got a HP Latex 365 that has been determined to have a bad chip reader in the Optimizer ink slot. I opened the side up and it looks straight forward enough to replace. I am out of warranty and have serviced my other HP equipment in the past. Part number is...
  6. Question Replace encoder strip on HP FB500. Also replacing the Shopvac on service station.

    Hi all: Two questions: Has anyone replaced their encoder strip on their HP flatbed? I have the service manual and have successfully replaced printheads and a number of other items but the manual doesn't show instructions on installing encoder strip. Anyone tackled that? 2nd question: Has...
  7. Question New HP L365 having issues printing to 3M gloss materials

    Hello: Just replaced my HP L260 (almost 10 years old) with a new HP L365. It came DOA but that's another story for another time. It prints great (now that it's fixed) but I'm having issues with gloss 3M IJ40 and IJ180. I'm getting what appears to be a stretching pattern that kind of snakes it...
  8. Question Profiles for Acuity LED 1600

    I've recently acquired a used Acuity LED 1600. I downloaded the driver from Onyx but it only has a test profile. It way overprints and the test pattern is dark. I've looked online for media profiles with no luck. Any suggestions?
  9. Acuity LED 1600 Manual

    We just bought a used press and the vendor threw in a Acuity LED 1600. We have a wideformat department with a HP latex roll to roll (26500) and a HP500 flatebed. Any ideas where I can get a manual for the Acuity?
  10. White Faced Black PVC?

    Hi all: We are getting a HP500 printer without the white option. I know I can buy white faced black foam, gator, and MDO. Is there such an animal as a white faced black PVC (Sintra)? Thanks
  11. Printing on Avery adhesive vinyl with the L26500 (MPI2120, 2122...)

    Hi all: I've had the HP L26500 since September and over all I've been very happy. I use to print to Avery products and have a fair amount in inventory. I'd like to use it up but have had issues printing to it. I use Onyx X10.1, have used the profile for the L26500 from Avery. The ink is very...
  12. Latex media for retractables

    Hi all: My first post, just got a HP26500, prints great. It appears everything that I used to print to works with Latex with the exception of my Sihl Durasol, 9 and 12mil. I use a lot of that for my retractables. Any suggestions on alternatives?
  13. Getting parallel lines with my black head on my Mutoh Toucan LT

    Hi: My first post here! Hope you can help. I’ve attached a picture showing a black crop mark that has two lines instead of one solid line. I’ve made alignment adjustments at the test print menu but didn’t change it. It also causes a bit of a shadow around black text, more noticeable in smaller...
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