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  1. cannot connect to network "gateway configuration "

    HP Latex 315 currently on Nexus_06_03_23.1 When i run the connectivity wizard it fails on steps 8 and 9 8. Gateway Configuration 9. One gateway is reachable Id like to update to the latest firmware, plus every time i start my printer it takes forever because it is trying to send a diagnostics...
  2. HP Flexi print / cut freezing

    So today i downloaded avast antivirus and since then (maybe coincidence) when i go to the CUT tab or PRINT tab to send a job to the production manager flexi print just freezes and i have to go to task manager and end task. its doing it repeatedly i was able to print a job by opening it straight...
  3. Buying new Laminator, GFP or Royal Sovereign??

    Choosing between the GFP 355TH or a Royal Sovereign Fremont 55h. Who has experience with either? was also considering the RS Sigmont 55h
  4. Flexi not seeing printer or cutter since internet upgrade

    I just upgraded our internet to a faster service (same provider) they gave me a new modem to install but now i cant send any jobs from flexi to my hp latex 315 printer or cutter. I get the error " cannot open port"
  5. wrapping over tremclad rust paint

    Customer dropped off there vehicle with a surprise of having spray painted a few areas with Tremclad Gloss black rust paint. Its "oil based technology" but on the technical info online I looked up it doesn't seem to contain any silicone. anyone put vinyl over this before? ive already put a...
  6. Avery 1105 ez RS with 3m 8520 matte laminate, issues or ok?

    Anyone have experience mixing these two? My supplier does not sell any Avery MATTE laminates, only gloss. I already have a roll of 3m 8520 matte laminate. I figure there both CAST so should not be any issues, plus the 3m laminate has a longer lifespan than the Avery but figured somebody has...
  7. Unexpected end of job error

    How much money in wasted material is this production manager going to cost me? This happens from time to time and drives me nuckin futs!!! Printing ij180 and 6ft in to a job production manager just closes itself and I get this error. I’ve had this happen plenty of times now who’s stupid idea at...
  8. Halo lit Letters on Gloss backer panel

    Well I just learned that this is a no go. Unfortunately the gloss acts as a mirror and the whole halo effect doesn't really happen and you see all the silicone, studs etc in the reflection. Live and learn eh!
  9. loading prints in to cutter backwards

    I was under the belief that the barcode system allowed us to load the prints in any direction in to the cutter? Ive printed almost a full roll of stickers and loaded the printed ROLL on the back of the cutter using the roll holders. when the machine went to cut the first stickers its cutting...
  10. channel letter spacers /stand offs

    So the wholesaler I get channel letters made from does not supply spacers, as these particular ones are halo lit and they come with whimpy 1/8" studs. I want to put 1 1.5"-2" spacer on them that fits snug to the the studs to help strengthen and of course space them away from the backer panel...
  11. Printing on Sihl 3216 pull up banner

    This banner does not print very well. My rep had recommended it as a "most popular" choice among customers but it sure doesn't impress me. I cant find any info on it online, even the sihl website does not state what type of material it, PET or PVC?? nor can I find a profile for it. It has fine...
  12. Folding Alupanel

    Hi, so im hoping to start folding aluminum composite panels, what basic tools do I need to do this? Is there any good guides I can find online? I have a job coming up that ive sourced out the channel letters for and im planning on making the backer panels myself, id like to use alupanel and...
  13. HP Flexi Tiling overlap

    So normally when im tiling its verticalpanels and setting the overlap is simple. However this time im wrapping a big wall that is going to be 4ft x 115 feet so I want to print it horizontally, since im not about to do it in long 115 piece I want to break it up in to 10-12 foot sections, but the...
  14. Digital Camo pattern needed

    I am looking for a particular digital camo pattern, called sitka waterfowl. Im sure the "digital waterfowl camo" would be suffice. Can anyone point me in the right direction to find a file suitable for use on wrap? Ive tried some of my usual stock photo/ vector sites with no luck...
  15. Hp 315 printhead

    Looks like I need to replace a printhead, but just wondering which printhead #2 is? I believe it’s the LC/LM Am I right? My prints started looking weird in certain colors.
  16. Very large run of 2” round stickers/labels help

    So I’ve got a customer that needs over 200,000 2” round stickers. Basically there’s 3 designs of 60k each and 1 of 30k I do lots of stickers thru my hp latex print and cut package but usually it’s 100-1000 the most I’ve ever done is 5000 at a time. I’m strongly considering subbing this out to a...
  17. Insurance requirements

    Im just moving in to a commercial location and getting insurance quotes etc for my sign business. My insurer is telling me that not only do I need liability insurance but I also need a "garage policy" for working on vehicles as well as a "ship repairers" policy to work on boats!! Does this not...
  18. Avery SW900 for cut letters

    I usually use regular cut vinyl like avery sc900 or oracal 651 for single color cut vinyl jobs but I have a trailer that im doing with some large shapes in gloss black so im using SW900 wrapping film for them, customer is very particular and doesn't like the difference in color/ shine between...
  19. matching color from a photo

    Have a photo of a boat and im trying to achieve that color from. Its just a color I really like and want to be able to print as closely too as I can. So if I literally just print the photo that I got from the internet the color prints just like I want it, but when I use the color picker and...
  20. Black vinyl on Large windows

    Have a job requiring 2 large windows to be wrapped in a black background. Each window is 45" wide and 81" tall. Im worried about the black getting too hot and cracking the glass? I know this easily happens when wrapping the inside but what if I wrap the outside? I am planning on wrapping them...
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