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Hello, my company recently purchased the HP FB750 and want to know how we can estimate the average ink cost to run a job by sq ft. Any other additional costs you use to estimate how much it costs to run a job?

Just wondering because I have now used both and they both seem to work fine with no problems. The difference in cost is really crazy and I am not sure if there really is a difference or if Roland just charges a small fortune for their product. Jim

Hi everybody! Let me introduce brand new thing. We call it gravital. We can use iron axes, knives, spoons, forks and so on. What do you think about it? Some conpanies ask us to sell it into USA. How much does this axe cost in America, what do you think?

I just finished up a job for a client. Wrapped 2 metal garage doors. Smooth finish. I used 3Mij180c with gloss lamination. Sizes were 36"x74" yes they were cut down in height. The customer feels that the cost is to much. I charged him $180.00 per side. Am I that way out of price range? Thank you...

Looking for a vendor referral for signs similar to image. I did not see any on Signs 365. We could make these in house although I think it would cost less to outsource. Suggestions? Thanks!

I am contemplating buying a Summa cutter. The tangential cutters are a considerable cost, but they seem to be worth the price as it claims to be a better machine a better cut and better tracking and repeatability? The reason I am doing this is because my current plotter is on the out and I...

For Quoting signage using roll materials it would be nice to have a calculator / spreadsheet Item qty x length x width on roll material Number up equals square dimension for ink x cost equal subtotal and provides length of material x cost of material subtotal addition of subtotals for total...

We got a job to wrap a fleet of vehicles from a dealership that sold them to the end user. We quoted the price and send a downpayment invoice, on the quote it states the exact vehicles. Well (2) of the F150 were not the same as the rest - One was an extended bed and the other was a premium of...

I have quite a few backdrop stands I need to move. Easy Backboard with Velcro BBRF/2 Lights in Soft Black Case Size = 3 Meter x 3 Meter (9.84’x9.84’) Wholesale cost 175.00 OUR PRICE 100.00 + shipping We have 23 in stock Popup Backdrop with Magnets BB-M/2 Lights in Hard Black Case Size =...

Hello, how do you handle freight costs with estimates, etc.? Example, my estimators estimate $200.00 for materials, I go to order and there is a $95.00 freight charge that was not in the estimate. My first thought was to simply bill it, but I need to know a standard practice here. Should the...

Hello, I started my segment from the ground up about 3 years ago in a well established organization known for outstanding sheet-fed printing. Within this system, we have EFI Monarch. To be blunt: setting up estimating and cost sheets, etc. is very difficult. My main question is: IS THIS EVEN THE...

OK I want to know what the cost per square foot is on the HP 360 Latex. I currently run a HP Latex 260 and hear is the best explanation I have found about the cost per SQFT. $0.18/sq ft for ink, $0.12/sq ft for heads (This is a high average), and $0.17/sq ft for cleaning kits (changing the...

I was wanting to see what people are charging per SQFT for mounting? gator,sintra,foam,aluminum composite,acrylic? I also wanted to know what people charging for laminating. This can be wholesale or retail prices. Thanks.

Yes I am a newbie and am in search of some advice :) I have been researching for about a month and still am not sure which direction to go in... I am in search for the best printer/plotter machine to invest in. I mainly want to design decals, stickers, and venture out into designing apparel...

Has anyone seen the new JV400LX printers or have any idea what they are going to cost? I really like the ability to print white on them.

I need some help with choosing between the HP Designjet 8000 relative to similar solvent/eco-solvent models from other brands such as Roland/Mimaki/Mutoh for outdoor signage and banners. Why would the HP8000 be preferred over the others, if at all? Total cost of ownership -- printhead...