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  1. Cant copy text or objects from Inkscape to Illustrator?

    I have been running Inkscape 0.91 for couple years and just downloaded version 1.0 and now I cant copy anything (text, object, image)from Inkscape 1.0 and paste it in Illustrator. If I use version .091 it still works perfect. I usually do most of my design work in Inkscape then use illustrator...
  2. Hate to ask but need font id

    Hate to ask but need help finding this font.
  3. Roland VP540 heater not working correctly

    I have a preset that turns the heater on and when I went to use it yesterday I noticed that the heater led was not flashing and the table was not heating up. I went into the function settings and manually turned on the heater setting to the max (112 degrees) and the table warms up to around 110...
  4. Orical 751 stacked or 3M IJ180cv3 with 3M 8518

    I have a job where the client needs 6 sets of blue #'s 1-99 on a 3-1/2" x 10-3/4" white background for a total of 594 signs. What would be better the 3M printed with laminate or Orical cut, weeded and stacked? If I do the 3M it would be printed with ECO-Sol MAX. The signs will be outside on...
  5. Where to buy original parts for Roland VP540?

    I want to replace my dampers and wiper and want to get original equipment. Where is the best place to get them?
  6. What determines where VersWorks starts cutting?

    I think I have seen it in VersaWorks settings but not sure. Any help?
  7. How hot is to HOT

    I went to a customers shop today to put on some basic stripes on a 23 foot boat with a fishing tower and there was no shade anywhere on his property. In Phoenix Az it was 99 degrees by 11:00am. I had everything cut out of Oracle 751 Cast vinyl. The vinyl was pretty soft and stuck to anything...
  8. Any Tips For Installing Vinyl On Pontoon Boats?

    I do quite a few pontoon boats and wondering if there is a better way to apply cut vinyl instead of using a standard squeegee? Most areas are very flat and usually about 24: tall.I use the hinge method after laying everything out. I was thinking about a 8" roller like this maybe? Anyone use...
  9. Whats Your Go To Font

    Just wondering what your favorite fonts you use for banners, vehicle lettering and other thing you print on a regular basis?
  10. 3m 40c-10r Printer Profile Help

    I have a roll of 3M 40C-10R vinyl and cant find a printer profile on Roland's site. They show a IJ40-10R. Is this close enough or is there somewhere else I should look. Thanks for any help.
  11. Looking For Poster Material Recommendation

    I'm looking to make some wall posters and need to know what material I should use. I have a Roland VP540 Eco sol printer. Thanks for any advise or suggestions.
  12. Versaworks problem/ question

    I was watching a tutorial on setting up a input folder. Under queue a properties/ job management tab you can enter a folder location for a drop spot for files. When you open Versaworks it goes to this folder and loads all the files in the folder under the queue a job list on the left side of...
  13. VersaWorks queque question

    Do you leave old jobs in your queue or deleate them when done? The reason I ask is I just printed some decals and used crop marks so I could laminate them after they dried. I had change the tile spacing between the decals to separate the a bit more. I had closed out VersaWorks and when I went...
  14. Roland VP540 clunk

    Is it normal to hear a slight clunk every time the print head carriage goes to the far right when printing? Everything seems to be ok just wondering?
  15. Roland parts vs aftermarket parts (VP540)

    Im going to replace Dampers, Outside pinch rollers, flex cables, wipers and cap tops in my VP540 and just wondering if there are any aftermarket parts should stay away from? Thanks for any advise.
  16. replacing roland vp540 head

    I'm going to be placing my cyan print head real soon and was wondering if there was any other things I should replace while I have it apart? thanks for any advice.
  17. Roland vp540 not feeding straight on longer job

    I am trying to cut some 15" wide vinyl that's about 10' long and can see the vinyl moves to my right as it feeds out and it moves to my left as it feeds back in. I have tried keeping slack on the viny as it feeds and have tried letting it pull from the roll as it feeds with the same result. i...
  18. Need help printing TEST PATTERN FILL in service mode.

    I am able to get service mode but it says "SETUP SHEET" if I press the menu button I am able to get to to the TEST PATTERN FILL but when I press enter it says"SHEET NOT LOADED, SETUP SHEET. I have vinyl loaded in the printer but cant get past this. What am I missing?
  19. Colors not printing correctly Roland VP-540

    I'm kinda new to the vinyl industry and have a question. I have the following. Roland VP-540 printer/cutter 3m 40c-10 vinyl Factory ECO SOL ink I have printed a few things and the colors are not correct. I made 5 1" x 1" squares. One red, yellow, green, blue and red in Illustrator using CMYK...
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