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Hi everyone! I recently purchased my first roll of air egress vinyl (Oracal Orajet 3551RA). This weekend I printed a couple of large door logos, and laminated them with Oracal Oraguard 290. After die cutting the logos and applying transfer tape, I immediately noticed that all of the edges of the...

Hi. I sent a job that I intended on printing, but unfortunately I had issues with the print due to the machine needing a cleaning. I held down the pause key to cancel it, and the machine said "Cancelling" like always. The problem is it was still trying to cancel... trying... trying... trying...

I have plenty of experience with weeding, laying, etc. Although I don't have alot of experience with installs, paint, and all of that stuff I'd also be offering him more than someone he could train off the street. With a degree in Graphic Design and 14yrs. experience under my belt, there is the...

I have focused on being a little more aware of my pricing and overhead, and it has in fact made a difference. The only customers I've really lost are those "kicking tires" more-or-less anyway. When I first started, I did 45 race cars a year. Now... probably around 5. Most had decided to go a...

I've been in the industry now for a little over 14yrs. now. Like any other small sign shop I've had my fair share of up's and down's. I truly enjoy doing what I've chosen as a career, but unfortunately when I look at the financial-end of things at the end of the year I find in reality I'm hardly...

Hi! I have a 30" Summa T-Series cutter, and I was curious as to how to control the speed of it? I know how to adjust the cutting force and cutting speed of course, but how do you control the rate at which the cutter advances the vinyl back and forth? I'm working on cutting out logos for a box...

Hi, I have an older version of Flexi (it was their top version, but that was 6yrs. ago). I am having alot of trouble getting colors to print accurately, and I know I am missing the boat somewhere with my settings? The current job I'm working on is trying to create a gradient fade from solid...

Hey everyone! I'm unfortunately having trouble with color matching on a job I'm currently on? I'll admit, I've never been really good at matching colors with my printer, so I've unfortunately stayed with pretty much a small color palette. I recently lettered a customers trailer with Arlon High...

I am using an 8yr. old PowerMac, Vinyl Express Master software from 1997, and my Summa T-Series 30" cutter is probably only a couple years old... and it all does everything I need it to :) I would buy another Summa cutter in a heartbeat! Good luck!

I had a quick question that I was hoping someone may be able to help me with? Normally when I print black lettering, I apply a contour cut to the letters. On this certain job, the customer wants 3"X5" bumper sticker-style decals, with small black lettering and a white background. I'm not sure if...

They replaced my pump on my SP300 for free. I guess there were issues with the older one's, and they upgraded it for me. I've had droppage issues from time to time, but running a clean or two usually takes care of the problem.

I'm looking for two clip art files: 1). Excavator. I've found some files, but they are either too cartoonish, or of a really old model. I'd like to find a vinyl ready file of a newer excavator if possible? 2). A mid-90's International semi truck (with trailer). I've found some similar...

I was wondering if anyone knew where I could find an EPS file of an International semi truck (no cab / with trailer)? I've found some that are close, but not exactly what I'm looking for? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

The GEIBS SHEETROCKING font is Friz Quadrata (Bold). I think, but I should be right? Good luck! -Mac

Hello everyone!, I had asked earlier if anyone knew of a good supplier of construction equipment clip art? Unfortunately, I didn't follow up on my post, and now it has been lost into oblivion :) The problem that I have been having is that the clip art I have (or have found) is either equipment...

Thanks for the reference, but I am looking for more of a "real" excavator, and not the cartoon type? Not an actual picture, just a typical clip art style graphic that is of a more modern machine? Those CD's look really great though! I might end up grabbing those anyway?! :)

Hello, I was curious where everyone gets their clip art images from? I have a customer that would like a picture of an excavator incorportated into his logo. My problem is that although I've bought newer clip art software, the equipment images are far from those used in modern day? It is 2007...

Personally, I definately did NOT have good luck with Sign Warehouse (long story) but I can't speak bad about their cutters. They are quite durable, and at a very fair price. If you're looking for a basic, durable cutter, I would say that they wouldn't be that bad of a choice. Fortunately with...

I understand that many have had a good experiences with Sign Warehouse. My relationship with them started out great, but later took a turn for the worse. I took control of the situation, and after quite a battle I ended up winning the war, but suffered alot of bumps and scratches on the way. I...

I've had a Versacamm for some time now, but have really only started using it as of late (don't ask! LOL!). I was scared of my laminator, so to practice all I did was print and cut simutaneously. One thing that I have noticed is that when you print, and then immediately cut, you definately...