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I know this isn't the classifieds section but I can't post there and wanted to get this up: I bought this printer from an auction of an out of business sign shop. The thing runs GREAT, honestly I haven't had ANY issues with it. I'm currently re-arranging my facility and with a big customer...

So I just started setting up cut lines in coreldraw for onyx to recognize and cut for me (as opposed to putting the cut lines and registration marks in myself then exporting the print and then the cut file) Is there a trick to get the MOST space to cut and not waist as much material? I have a...

Ok, recently I upgraded my flatbed printing with a R2000 and have no more use for my EFI raster flatbed, which has worked beautifully up until I had to unplug and move it. I'm not looking to make a fortune on this machine, AT ALL. Hit me up and make me an offer. It comes with the computer...

So, I just got a new HP R2000 and updated my onyx to thrive. My shop manager is a guy who is set in his ways, but the tech started to show us the cut portion of the RIP software and I’m curious, we use coreldraw, how do I set up cut lines in coreldraw that will be able to be used in onyx to set...

Ok I couldn't post in the classifieds so I'll do it here: If anyone's looking for a cheap intro into flatbed printing, I've got a EFI raster flatbed that's being replaced next week. It's working BEAUTIFULLY at the moment, the problem is it's old and if I had to replace parts I'm forced to go to...

Ok, I currently have an EFI rastek h360, it’s run once a week on average, quire more during our busier season. It’s currently not printing black and I’m troubleshooting it to get more info but I need to start thinking about replacing it and wanted input for printers that would be good for my...

Ok, so we use 3M IJ175 for most vehicle wraps and decals. My biggest customer has asked that I price out less expensive products comparable in quality. We’ve used arlon SLX but I don’t think it’s good for smaller decals plus it’s not saving a ton. anybody have experience with the 3M AND...

So, currently I have a SUPER old Epiloge laser, 32"x20" table, 50 watt I believe. This thing's so old, there aren't any drivers availible that run on operating systems newer than Windows XP. It's only a matter of time before something breaks for good and I'm looking around at options. Anybody...

This very well could have been covered in one or more posts but I am curious: when a customer places an official order, what's your guys' process for putting the order into production and keeping track of all the jobs currently in need of producing in your shop? I ask this because it's becoming...

So, I've been really drooling over the Mac studio, I don't know how many nerds we have and how many of those are in the Mac camp, I LOATH windows. Seeing as how coreldraw and I believe the adobe suite runs on the new M1 chips (ultra, ughhh makes me tingle) Im seriously flirting with the idea of...

Alright I wasn't sure exactly where to post this but here's what happened: I was looking through a bankruptcy auction for a sign shop in VA and threw a modest bid down on their epson sureColor s80600 not thinking there was a snowball's chance in HELL I'd actually get it. well I won. So, I...

I bought this business 4+ years ago, we've got a laminator we use for our 54" rolls of printed 3m IJ whatever, to laminate before we plot them. My manager (who's been doing this 20+ years) swears he can't use the laminator in any other way; instead of running the roll to roll where it applies...

So, I was informed recently that EFI is discontinuing the ink for my rastek flatbed printer. I found a third party ink that seems legit (company down in Miami) we’ve got a backup container for each color but one at the moment so, I’m hoping when the time comes that ink will work as advertised...

I've decided I need a router for the shop. It just gives us so many capabilities we don't have that aren't huge but when they come up, I loose my shit. I'm really leaning hard towards an Esko (even if I haven't figured out how to pay for it) I'd love to hear from anyone who's had experience with...

Hey all, my name's Derek Collins I'm the owner of a sign shop in northeast ohio, bought the business 3+ years ago and always looking for ideas/tips from seasoned vets. Ive got one employee (been here 20 years) thank GOD! He's really good, I've tried hiring part timer's to give him some help...