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I've been asked to make some machine overlays which I cut on my laser cutter but I'm a little stuck as to what materials to print on using my 2 printers. I have a BN20A and a Sawgrass SG1000 sublimation printer. The card stock I'm trying to use is called PolyBak very durable/strong but also...

Our old laminator has been here longer than I have. It seems to have no brand or manual, and it's starting to fall apart. It's the only one I've ever used, so I don't even know if when it was new, it was a nice expensive one or totally cheapo.. There's no heating element or air compression. I'm...

Hello! I'm about to paint my first sign and I'm a little terrified. Here's a photoshop mockup of the sign. (Dropbox Link to Larger Version) The black panel is affixed to the building. Primed and ready to paint. The Center gold rectangular sign ("Britannia Bake Shop") is a wooden sign that...

Hello, i want to ask experts, i am going to laminate matte transculent 5years polymeric calendered with matte cast lamination. Thinking that will have more durability over years because cast is 7-10 years and usually the lamination is that gets burned from the sun. Do you think i will have...

I have been using Arlon wall wrap material with an oragaurd 210 matt lam for my indoor wall wrap installations. I used the same material for my own indoor, and I am seeing that with all of my wall wraps there is a thin line of adhesive between each of my overlaps from the vinyl shrinking in to...

Hey guys! It's the slow season and the owners are upgrading our old warn out awning for a mounted 4x16 foot rectangular sign with new overhead lights. We're brain storming how to mount it to the building because we don't want to go with the standard 2x4's and drilling through multiple spots of...

Hello! I have been making and selling die-cut decals for nearly two years now with decent success. I am looking to add printed/contour cut graphics to my lineup. I have been researching for the past week or so, and have a few questions I'd like to ask to those who know what they're talking...

Hello there, i have been working doing pretty much everything at a sign company for 5+ years. I am wanting to venture on my own, i love doing this kind of work. I currently use a Roland Vp-540 and a graphtec plotter. I do all the designs, proposals, printing, meeting with customers, banners...

Hello I am searching for a mimaki JF 1631 Technician in the Midwest area. If anyone can offer advice on this matter or point me in the right direction.

I am looking to outsource a large volume of Banners/substrates/stickers/Router. I need a competent vendor who can handle at least 30k sqft/month. I need someone with much more control than a 4over type of trade printer. Any advice?

Hello! I was wondering if I could get some input as to what is the best plotter on the market today that won't cost me a gazillion dollars? I have worked in the sign biz for a few years and am thinking of branching out on my own. At my former employer we had a Mimaki printer and plotter. Also a...

Hi, I need some advice on materials that are being used for bottle labels. I need some which which will be clear with digital print text over the top and then Paper Ones. Any help and advice on materials will be grately appreciated.

I started to hijack another thread about this, and I still would like some advice, so I thought I'd post a new thread. I'm ready to pull the trigger on a Roland SG540 or VG540. I know the spec. differences already. I'm still having a hard time making a decision. My current printer is an SP300V...

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.

We have been researching flatbed printers and have narrowed the search down to the Mimaki JFX200-2513, Oce Arizona 365 GT and the Jetrix KX5. We produce graphics for hospitals, universities, corporate interiors, museums and trade show exhibits. High quality resolution and ink adhesion are...

Dear all, I am looking to buy a true flatbed printer. Currently considering Mimaki JFX200, Oce Arizona 365GT, 1280GT, and 2280GT. I am running a POS/POP Display on foamboard/foamcore and some acrylic display, and currently have few roland solvent printer, zund pn series. Please let me know...

I'm thinking about making road signs. Have someone used the Hp Latex to print on engineer grade reflective sheet? What equipment do you recommend me? (printer, cutter, laminator?) Or would you rather start making them with electrocut overlay? I would appreciate your advices. Thank you

I am planned to start a print and display facility primarily concentrating on Wall papers, decals, stickers, labels, canvases and posters from my home for living. I am totally new to concept, but had experience as a web developer. No idea where to catch business too. Contacted several printing...

Hello all. I've been a graphic designer for over 30 years...been designing wraps for over 10 years. I really want to dive into the wrapping business and start making more $$$ then just designing them. Plus, I'm a DIY guy and would love to learn the installing. It would also be nice to get out...

Hello All - I am new to the forum. Thanks to all for some helpful reading and insight from the forums. I own a small custom printing company which mainly focuses on offset printing, design, digital printing and direct mailing services. We currently have 9 employees and are focused on growing...