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  1. At what retail cost is banner printing in your local area ?

    As per meter square. Many thanks.
  2. HS Tariff Number for printed banners?

    Hi everyone. As the above ( Topic ) Does anyone knows the HS code for banners, stickers, etc ? Tried searching the database for the code. But it very vague & general. Thanks
  3. What is your company workflow is like ?

    Hello there, I feel that my shop is some kind of inefficient when it comes down to the way a job is being handled. Right from the start a customer walks in. Right now i have 3 man production team. 1 machine operator who man the printer continuously when in print mode. 1 Receptionist who...
  4. Recommended books for just starting to master Photoshop?

    Helo there everybody, I would like some recommendations on how to start mastering photoshop from scratch. I have zero experience with photoshop designing. And would like to change that by learning. Cant depend everything on the graphic staffs. Maybe there is some book that can be...
  5. What machine is needed to do UV spot Business card?

    I need a machine that can do this =http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8ckX5MMZTY. Is this offset or just a spot vanish?
  6. What kind of machine for Spot UV namecard ?

    Hi all, Im trying to expand into providing namecards. I need a machine that can do spot UV. From my understanding. Its actually an offset machine . Followed by an UV cure lamination film. Is this correct? Please kindly advise. This is the product i am talking about =...
  7. Sales Kit

    Im trying to make up a sales kit for my print shop when visiting clients & customers. Right now i am at loss on what to put in it. Can anyone who done one before. Please kindly advice. Million thanks.
  8. How do you advertise or what do u put in front of your shop to attract?

    Hello, I am deciding to revamp my front shop billboards & signs for better effective visual driveby attraction. Need afew ideas to get the idea going. Am thinking of blowing up afew large font slogan such as - good quality , value for money. Things like that. But before i implement...
  9. Keeping track of incoming jobs while your away ?

    Hello, I travel from one state to another quite often from time to time attending potential business clients. Meaning there will be a period of time i will be away from shop quite often. Just trying to brainstorm how you guys who are in the same kind of situation manage to keep hold of how...
  10. Constructing Lightbox Frame.

    Hello there, Been outsourcing my frames outside. I decided lately to make it myself. What machines do i need for for building a lightbox frame from start? I believe it very straight forward, nothing complicated. just do need a metal cutter & a welder. Some welding skills & electrical...
  11. Floor air mover to faster dry solvent print inks ?

    I have been using industrial fans to blow at the floor to evaporate the inks faster. Been thinking to bring it up to the next level & try using floor air movers to speed up things. Is this a advisable move ? Now i knew that some inks are dried the moment it take up the roll. I just want...
  12. How do you manage an employee who knows more than you?

    Hello everybody. Good Day. Just a casual question. Question of the day: How do you manage a newly arrived employee who has more knowledge, skills & expertise than you as the owner in certain factors such as production,installation & overall operations. Do you, 1) Swallow your pride...
  13. What kind of printer for a Vehicle Wrap job?

    Hi all, What kind of specific printer or specs should one purchase for a vehicle wrap job? Should it be an indoor or an outdoor variety printer? Or perhaps an UV or a latex machine? How many Pico liters is best? 8? 14 ? 42 ? What kinds of inks is best? I was thinking of going with a...
  14. Production Worktable Layout ?

    Hi all, I have started to work on a production table specially designed for small- medium banner size production. Nothing huge. I need some opinions on the table. The table are 5 meters long x 1.5 meter width. There will be a total of 3 'areas" in this one table. On the very right side...
  15. Chinese printers Vs Western printers. What are the differences?

    Hi all, What are the differences between a Chinese made printer & a European made printer ? Are they not the same, considering all of them uses the same Japanese printheads such as Konica Minolta, Seiko, Xaar etc ? Would't the print quality be the same ? The only differences that i...
  16. Banner Material Questions

    Hi All, How do one define a banner roll that is considered a "better quality" compared to another roll just by looking, looking at specs & feeling the material. Is it possible? There has been many brands out there. I cant seems to make up my mind on which brand to go with. Is there a...
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