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  1. Grommets in Onyx 21.1 are placed in the middle of an image

    Whenever I put grommets on a banner in onyx 21.1, they aren't spread across the whole banner and instead are put on maybe half of the banner and there will be grommet marks in the middle of the art. (Ruining the banner). They don't appear in the preview and are spaced 24" top/bottom/ sides...
  2. Semi-Trailer Tension frame

    We are quoting a tension frame for a banner for semi-trailers. I've installed them on buildings just fine and they do great, but never on trailers. What has your experiences been? Is a thicker banner preferable such as 18vs 13 oz? thanks!
  3. Semi-Trailer Tension frame

    We are quoting a tension frame for a banner for semi-trailers. I've installed them on buildings just fine and they do great, but never on trailers. What has your experiences been? Is a thicker banner preferable such as 18vs 13 oz? thanks!
  4. Suggestions Banner Sewing

    Hello~ We’re looking at getting a sewing machine for banner finishing and I was wondering if anyone had a solid recommendation on which one will work well. We have an EFI 32r+ and have been double sided printing on 18oz banner material. We tried banner tape and in the Texas heat it just doesn’t...
  5. How to trim down a 33-foot-long banner?

    Hey all! We don't usually do banners, and have never done one of this size before. We have a SwissQprint Impala 4 with roll-to-roll capability. The roll of material we have is 72" wide, and the thing we need to print is 24" wide. My argument was that we should just get material that's 24"...
  6. Banner Print Settings on Roland

    I have a Roland sp300i and I’ve always printed on vinyl and banner and have never changed the height of the printhead. I am not even sure if I can on my printer. I just replaced the printhead and have to print on double sided 13 oz banner which I have done before but now I wonder if I need to...
  7. Custom Rollup Banner stands not just for franchises

    City Colors will do this for any Print shop.
  8. Reflective Vinyl Banner Materials

    Hi, We are getting requests for roll-up construction signs from the city. We are getting a Roland TruVis VG3-540 with a dryer for banners. I know there is reflective and non-reflective banner construction signs. But I need to know the banner material that is used for reflective vinyl banner for...
  9. Need Help 20x40 Fabric banner

    Hey all, I am looking for a supplier that can print a 20ft tall x 40ft wide fabric banner that is not see through. Would need some sort of grommet option on top. My customer wants to do an unveiling and either pull it to a side or just let it drop to reveal what is behind the covering. I...
  10. Banner printing - Mimaki c jv30-100

    Hello All ive been running my business a for a few years printing posters/stickers and car graphics. I am currently branching out into PVC banners, I did a test print and found the print looks bit washed out compared to standard vinyl and poster paper. can you give any advice on spec switches...
  11. Banner printing - Mimaki cjv30-100

    Hello All ive been running my business a for a few years printing posters/stickers and car graphics. I am currently branching out into PVC banners, I did a test print and found the print looks bit washed out compared to standard vinyl and poster paper. can you give any advice on spec switches...
  12. Tips for banner printing - Mimaki cjv30-100

    Hello All ive been running my business a for a few years printing posters/stickers and car graphics. I am currently branching out into PVC banners, I did a test print and found the print looks bit washed out compared to standard vinyl and poster paper. can you give any advice on spec switches...
  13. 20' w x 4' h vinyl banner sign mounting question

    Does anyone know of a better way to mount a vinyl banner sign to a concrete wall. A customer called because the banner they had on their building tore and ripped itself from the building because of high wind came through not to long ago. It had been on the building for about 1 year. The company...
  14. How to avoid rippling on RMO media (Canon Arizona 1360)

    Canon Arizona 1360 operator here. I am struggling with long banner prints on 54" reinforced banner vinyl, 13 oz weight. No matter how tight I pull the edges of the roll when loading it, the material starts to ripple in the middle when a banner is more than halfway done, sometimes nearly...
  15. Canon/Oce Arizona 1300 series - Repeated Roll Motion Errors with RMO

    The print shop I work at uses the Roll Media Option on the Arizona 1360 UV flatbed to print banners. So here's the latest problem. If you have this machine then you know how tricky/annoying it is with the foot pedal controls for the roll media load/unload process. If you press one of the two...
  16. Outdoor Use--> Mesh Banner on Retractable Banner Stand (?)

    Evening All; I have a hospital that needs a signage solution outside their ER ASAP. They currently have A-Frames and need something that will stand out and get noticed. I'm limited on what I can offer with a 24 hour turn. No place to hang a banner or install a banner stand. Whatever I...
  17. Colorado 1650 banner, how?

    I've seen some people mention running banner material on the Colorado 1640/1650, but i cant find specifics on types of banner or thickness etc, and if theres any issues connected to it with setting it up. I want to try it but i worry ill bust a printhead in the attempt! any advice/experiences...
  18. how to make a dimensional banner (ribbon)

    this is a quick and easy project that can add a personal touch to a sign to give it a little body and 3-D look. quick, easy and very cost effective. with a little practice, this technique can add a lot of character to your sign. DIY PVC Banner .
  19. Need Help Grommet placement into reinforced stitching

    Good afternoon Signs101 - long time, no see! Since the shop is...a bit slow right now, I've been working on SOPs for production and finishing and I've come across one of those subjects that is apparently a controversy here in our shop - where to place grommets in relationship to the webbing in...
  20. Rant Customer wants to see $1M proof of insurance for $48 banner

    I received an email yesterday from a customer who needs proof of $1 million liability insurance before they will pay for a $48 banner that was ordered in May. ...REALLY? I'm not installing it and I know they price shopped me with some online options. My other option is to sign a waiver, which I...
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