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My customer is looking for a small, rectangular light-box type sign, roughly 2' x 1', with their logo, that will hang in a window similar to an "OPEN" sign. I have no problem getting larger light-boxes from different local vendors, but this one is stumping me. Also, just to note, I normally...

I'm looking for either a supplier of blank pole banners, an inexpensive manufacturer of them, or a good way to make them [sample below]. They have to be 2-sided, blue substrate. I don't think printing them is a great option due to the solid background color on both sides, plus the hem and pole...

Hi, Please recommend a couple vendors for these - thanks:

An auto-body shop has asked us to help them with a vehicle graphics install. Part of the job is solid pieces of solid color 3M Controltack, about 3' x 5'. It was shipped to them by some large graphics company with premask applied. We've done a couple wraps, but I can't understand how you can...

I'm new to wrapping, so I was looking for some tips. We just did a box-truck, and it was very difficult. What tools make your job easier? What's indispensable to you? Anything that you wouldn't have thought of when you were starting out?Thanks....

Looking to match these as close as possible. They look so damn familiar, but I can't seem to find the supplier. Any help is much appreciated.. Thanks!

I'm upgrading my old Roland vinyl plotter and debating between purchasing one of these two. I'd really appreciate some feedback on reliability, recurring issues, customer support, ease of obtaining *inexpensive blades* (eBay), etc. Any known issues with the machines? What has been *your*...

Looking for a solid grommet machine that's not *too* expensive, or any comments regarding what anyone has used and where they purchased it. Does it suck? Is it awesome? Thanks

I'm looking for a supplier of these, including brackets (I know the pic aint the best): Thanks, Eric

We need to re-create these for a local hospital. They are about 46" x 12" x 2", hollow, very light weight. It's made of a type of hard cardboard material, but I was thinking of using two aluminum "pan-faces" riveted together. I'm just afraid the look won't be quite right. I can't imagine how...

We've had few problems using the Big Squeegee with Arlon laminate over the last year. Recently, the laminate has been hard to apply and has been leaving bubbles. We noticed that the backer paper on a new roll of Arlon laminate, instead of being smooth an waxy, is now a little sticky or grippy...

I've been getting a few business who need large format printing ask me to give them a break on banners, posters, vinyl-on-foam-core, etc so they can re-sell and make a bit of a profit. What is a typical or reasonable markdown for pricing such things?

We're using Oracal 210. The thin backer makes it hard to apply. I've watched the videos, but I get a lot of silvering past where the paper sticks to the laminate. Thanks

Please see the pics below. The banding is up and down the length of the prints. It is random, sometimes very noticeable sometimes less. Sometimes there will be one very strong band, sometimes just many equally bad across a print. We replaced the encoder strip, cleaned the rollers, etc. The print...

Just purchased a used MUTOH 1304 from a supposedly reputable dealer. They claim it has a brand new print head. Now, after two weeks of light printing, I'm getting these bands in the print. They fade off after about 10 inches to the left of the right edge. I did a nozzle cleaning, check, I...

I'm looking for medium grade print vinyl for short to medium term indoor and outdoor signs. I want it to be or have: - matte finish - grey solvent-based adhesive - preferably air release (hopefully not visible!) I know 3651 has a bluish look and no air release, which I don't like, but I've...

Specifically, I have a vendor trying to sell me on Mactac GV729BFD or GV929BFD vs 3M IJ180Cv3. I'm inclined to go with the 3M--I've had other sign shop swear by it. Also, the Mactac specs don't look as good as 3M, but I'm wondering if it will do the job. Does anyone have good or bad experiences...

Just purchased a printer and am trying to save a few bucks right now. Can the big squeegee be used effectively to apply overlaminate to large pieces of printed vinyl? Just looking for a few different opinions. I understand that for large volumes of work, it makes sense to have a laminating...

I'm talking specifically about unlaminated, printed vinyl but also the over-laminate. Gloss prints seems to "pop" more, but matte prints I think have a nicer look to them--they don't look as cheap. Thanks

After five years of working with only a plotter, we just got a used printer. My biggest problem is I'm very unsure about pricing digitally printed material. Any tips are very much appreciated. Specifically I'm unsure of: - banners - paper/poster prints - high-end/intermediate printed vinyl -...