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  1. Getting box around blur in Illustrator.

    Hello, I'm trying to print a Illustrator file that has a blur in it. The problem is that when I print it out on a Mimaki, I am getting a "box around the blur that darkens the print in that area only. It looks fine on screen in illustrator, I do notice the box shows up in a preview of the print...
  2. 64 bit drivers

    We are having trouble setting up a new 64 bit computer with the appropriate drivers for a Mimaki CG-130 Plotter. The Mimaki websites driver does not seem to work. Anyone know of a solution?
  3. Cut Contour in Photoshop

    I am wondering if anyone knows of a way to make a Cut Contour in Photoshop. I've tried making a clipping mask and naming it CutContour but that did not seem to work. I thought I'd ask all you smart people before dedicating any more time to this problem. Thanks.
  4. Steve Jobs Resigns as Apple's CEO

    Good Luck Steve, focus on getting better, you will be missed.
  5. First Post

    I have not posted any projects I've done yet. Thought I'd post this one since it is a classic example of "what the client wants, the client gets". The client gave me a general idea of what he wanted, which is the original. Then after seeing it on the truck, he choose to peel it off, change the...
  6. cutter fell off and got caught under head

    Warning: this is not a pretty picture!
  7. Vector template for hat

    Is there a free vector hat out there somewhere? It would be nice for mocking up logos for customers.
  8. Construction site sign

    I've made a 4' x 8' sign for a construction company to put on site. They want it mounted on legs but did not give me a height. What would all of you say is the average height of a sign like this? Has someone done this before? Thanks in advance for the help.
  9. Printing on Metallic vinyl.

    A customer wants silver vinyl with a black outline around it for the side of his truck. I know its possible to print black on silver vinyl but will it last? Will laminating it make a difference? I'd love to hear from anyone who has done this and has an idea. Thanks.
  10. Can't believe I can't find this font.

    Never thought I'd have to ask this but.... What is this font?
  11. ai vs eps

    Can I use ai files to print from? I'm using a Mimaki JV33 printer and Onyx version 7 software. We've always printed from eps files but ai files are so much smaller. Will psd and ind files work too?
  12. Silver and Gold ink

    Has anyone used the silver and gold inks on a Mimaki JV33 printer. We are looking at adding these but I thought I should ask around just to see if they are worth it.
  13. Artic Laminator Bottom supply shaft

    I have a question, the manual talks about using the Bottom supply shaft to laminate both sides of a print. Does anyone know what kind of material you can use? I talked to our supplier but they say because it is a cold laminator, that there is nothing we can use. I find that hard to believe...
  14. New from True Blue

    Hello everyone, my name is Kyle and I work for a small design company in Minnesota. I came to this company about 10 months ago after working 13 years in a financial printing company. I love my new job but I have lots of questions. I found this site and hope it will help me with my vinyl graphic...
  15. Media Compensation

    Hello all, I would like to know what Media Compensation is and if the Onyx Media Compensation overrides the Printer Media Compensation. I've tried several tests and cannot seem to tell the difference. Thank you.
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