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Hello guys, so last month i printed a bunck of stickers for a friend with solid black background, i used 3M ij 15 series and laminated it with the same vinyl series but transparent (vendor says it works the same as overlaminate in this entry level vinyl). So yesterday i visited my friend and he...

Just bought CMYK cartridges for my S40 and all these cartridges shows only 1% ink even tho it's new and full, can it be fixed or should i return it.

So, my first brand new printer(s40670) will arrived tomorrow, All the printers I've had in the past are pre-owned/used and they are usually poorly maintained. Is there any suggestion you want to give me in setting up a new printer (even tho Epson's person's gonna do that), maintaining and dos...

Can someone suggest me best brands for self-healing cutting mat that will be available in custom sizes.

Hello guys, so i usually charge as a sqft when i cut letters and stuffs on vinyl, but when 1 sqft is completely filled with letters/shapes charging the same amount as 1sqft that contains a few cuts doesn't make sense. So how do you generally charge in this type of job. Im currently using...

So, I am using S40 and yesterday i was checking 3M MCS warranty and i came to realize that the warranty given to GS3 ink for s80(excluding red, orange, metallic, white) is way longer than GS3 ink for s40 and s60. Can someone explain why, when they basically use the same ink? Is it because of the...

So I've been doing a lot of signs on ACM and Coreplast lately, I would print and laminate and then apply it to these boards. It took a bit of time to finish when orders are in bulk. How would a UV flatbed printer increase my production speed? How durable is the print? Do I have to laminate them...

Hello guys, so I plan on adding a laser machine to the shop, I want to use it for engraving intricate designs and large signs. Trotec, Epilog and Universal laser(chinese) are the machines that are readily available in my area. As i have no experience with laser I hace some questions, if would...

Hello, I'm currently using a Ce6000 plotter, when i perf cut with the perf cut channel the cut would be very good and smooth on one side, while it didn't properly cut through on the other side(picture attached). What could be the reason, the technician can't even figure it out. Hoping to find...

Hi guys, what are the pros and cons of UV printer over a solvent printer. Im using s40 right now and i am doing all kinds of printing, from photo for frame to banners, stickers and decals, canvas, etc. If i get a uv roll to roll what would i be able to do that the s40 can't do. Also how good is...

So I decided to get a new printer and I decided to go with Epson s40670. Is Epson likely to release new models next year? I just don't want to get current models if new models will be released soon in case better ink and new features come with the new model.

Hello guys, the government in my city is about to ban flex signage due to environmental issues, any suggestions for replacement material. Some used banner cloth which I assume are not long-lasting as flex in outdoor.

Hello Guys, When you do a roll to roll sticker print, laminate and cut, are you able to outgassed the ink completely as it will be rolled into layers

Hello guys, never own/have experience with a latex printer before, all I know is that the scratch resistivity is far superior to an eco-solvent. So I was wondering how latex ink without lamination holds up against sun and rain or even against rubbing, like for stickers in the back of a phone...

Do you guys have any experience in using a toner base print for outdoor, i got a new client today who request a super detailed sketch of diagram in self adhesive vinyl around A3 size, i tried it on my eco - solvent but not as detai as the one print on a toner laser printer (printed with konica...

Hello guys, I got a spotty ink on my prints, what could be the possible reasons? The media i am using is "Flex" that's how we call it here, i dont know how you guys call it.

Is there any reputable brand out there that produce an actual solvent printer (not mild or eco). Our first printer was a solvent printer with xaar printhead(that printhead was a pain in the ass). Most solvent printers in the indian market used Konica minolta head, but the printer manufacturer...

Hello guys I've been using my Graphtec Ce6000 for almost 7 years now, mostly for print cut and small detail colored vinyl cutting, this machine is built like a tank and ive only changed the blade. I want to upgrade to a newer cutter, had my eyes on the fc9000 and the S2 T (never use a summer...

Can i completely remove grainny dots in a lighter color print of eco solvent, dark color is pretty smooth it could be better tho. I've seen many youtubers and other print shop owner showing their prints which has no grain in it, even in the lighter color. All the supplier/installer including...

Hello guys, I noticed that prints on my machine are fading way quicker than before when in outdoor, and i can even rub ink off the media easily. What possibly could be the reason? Ink or printer or even the media(which i dont think is the reason as some of my friends used the same media with no...