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  1. Vinyl and laminate for security decals labels

    I have a client who runs a carpet cleaning company and they asked me a few years ago to produce a label with their logo that is 2”x4” to put on all their equipment that would not be easy to remove. Knowing that some of their equipment is plastic, possibly low surface energy, I produced them with...
  2. Glass, Lexan, Acrylic, Polycarbonate or other?

    I am bidding on an interior wall at a hospital for their history display. The architect has spec’d glass wall panels on standoffs, corners only except for the largest panels. Panels include 2-4’x9’h, 5-4’x3’6” and 5-4’x3’. The design has the two tall panels on the ends with a row of 55” touch...
  3. Does anyone have a match for this one?

    I can’t tell if there is a font for this one or if it was created by hand. The “a” look identical but the “l” looks like they are different sizes. Thanks for any help.
  4. Question Do you use dedicated rip computer?

    When I started out, I was doing everything on one pc, design, internet, bookkeeping, RIP and other misc computer stuff. I always back everything up. Now that I have multiple printers and 2 different rip software, I am wondering how many of you have computers dedicated to the RIP. I already...
  5. Suggestions Stud mounting adhesive

    I’m sure This will get some people going but I have heard many different opinions on stud mounting “adhesives.” I have been told by some sign companies that any caulk will do, some say to just use silicone caulk, some say to use construction adhesive (which sounds like overkill). I know a lot of...
  6. Suggestions Need an opinion on used printer purchase

    I have 3 deals in front of me right now Deal 1, GS6000 with new heads and 70 ink cartridges with it for $4k Deal 2, 2 S50670 printers (1 has less than 14k sg ft and the other has less than 34k sq ft through it) no rip for $9k Deal 3, 2 s70670 printers that we’re maintained by Epson but I...
  7. Wall wrap installation pricing

    I'm in the midwest and 90% of my business is print to the trade. The other 10% is installation to the trade. I know from working with the wrap guys that they wholesale charge 3-5$ per sq ft for installation only on a vehicle so that's what I have been charging when I do any wrap work. Is wall...
  8. Need Help Questions about Hdu repaint

    My company is wholesale to the trade only so often, my local clients will ask me to do all kinds of field work since I own a bucket truck. This project isn't a bucket project but I was asked to quote repainting an hdu sign. All they had were rough dimensions and the google earth pic. I gave Him...
  9. Need Help Font help please

    Need to find this font or something similar. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  10. Similar to Impact?

    I need to find this font. It's very close to Impact font, but the base of the capital R is different as well as the arm of the lower case r. I see some other extremely subtle differences as well.
  11. Question Need help with both of these

    I'm looking for both of these fonts. (I think there is only two in here). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  12. Looking For Pop Up A-frame Banners Wholesale

    I'm looking for a source for these pop up, A-Frame banners. Some people call them twist up oval A-frames. I am attaching a pic. I have seen pricing all over the place so I'm looking for a supplier.
  13. Big large yard signs that rental worthy

    I have seen signs around town from time to time that temporary rental yard signs. They are usually 2'x5' or something and have ropes coming from the top two corners down to stakes in the ground to keep it upright. I have two questions, 1. Is there any type of base or stake usually used? 2...
  14. New HP Latex printers L560 and L570

    If you are planning on getting a L360 or L370 before the end of the month, you may want to wait. I just heard that the next generation machine is being released on Monday which is why the LOI papers from ISA were only good to the end of the month instead of 30 days like usual. I don't know...
  15. Looking for No Curl Banner like Bantex

    I have a customer who has been using Orbus for several years and decided he would like to bring his work local since I am primarily doing trade printing now. Orbus uses a no curl banner that they call. 13oz Flatmaxx Vinyl which is apparently something they are bringing in from China and naming...
  16. Reflective Vinyl Tunneling off the backing paper in printer

    I have a HP L25500 printer. I am trying to run 3m 5271 through it. It is an engineer grade reflective material. The client has to have this material because it can be adhered at -40' on their electrical equipment in Colorado during the winter. This product is part of the traffic safety division...
  17. United States, Indiana - Fishers

    Signs 101 Network RegistryIn what country are you located? USA In what state or province are you located? Indiana In what city or town are you located? Fishers What large city is nearest you? Indianapolis Check all items that apply to your listingInstallations (Basic, no permits)...
  18. Material/Installation for Billboard type sign?

    Here is the info provided by the client. "We have billboard sized sign that has nothing on it at the present time made from marine plywood attached to our building." He is interested in vinyl and the size is 12'x48' I just started getting some of these larger jobs since I bought an L25500, but...
  19. What is low usage for a HP L25500?

    I have a lead on a purchase of an HP L25500 and I want to be sure I'm getting a good deal. the usage is Substrate usage: 20,143.04 ft and 1,871.35 m^2 Total ink usage: 18,189 ml I think this is pretty low. What's the life expectancy of this machine?
  20. Vinyl Express RII cutting flat edges on letters

    I realize this is a cheap plotter and I'm about to upgrade...but today I started trying to cut some large signs for a client and I'm getting random flat lines in my curved letters and it is not always cutting straight long segment lines. I'm cutting a 24" x 9' section for a sign and when...
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