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  1. Advice Please ! - HP315 - Consistency Across 5 machines - Same Media - Same images

    Hi Guys Hope you can give a little advice please. We should know more about printing that we do, but are pretty one dimensional, printing just canvas, across 5 Latex 315 machines And have done for years Our issue is that we really struggle to get consistent colours across the 5 machines. In...
  2. HP latex 360 vs 365

    Hey fellow printers! I am looking to add a used printer to my equipment, and in my area there is a good deal on a HP latex 360. ( I Currently have a 115) I have only seen the 365 at the big re-sellers. Assuming the 360 is discontinued? Anything I should be aware of about this printer? Will it...
  3. Flexi issue with plotter offset

    Hey guys, This is driving me nuts. I have my artwork done and put a cut box around it with a .02 radius on the corners. Everything looks perfect and checks out but when I open in in production manager and then send it to the plotter (hp branded summa, then again to my big summa T series) the...
  4. HP Latex 800W Problems with alignment

    Hey so I've has the 800W for a few months now. I gotta say that I'm not sure how much I really like this thing. I had a L570 that we replaced with the 800W and at first i thought it was a nie upgrade but I have been getting crashes at almost 5x the rate and I absolutely have the new take up...
  5. which is cheaper to run? UCJV300 or HP Latex 3xx

    Hi all, I know they are completely different. Wondering if anyone own both? Really want to know which one cost more to operate and maintain especially pass the warranty period? I'm a bit scare of mimaki, I heard operational and maintenance cost is quite high. I also heard that you need to get...
  6. help with ICC and color management needed (will pay!)

    I have been getting inconsistent color with my hp latex printer for a while now. Below lists what I have done thus far, and I am at the point where I may need to adjust some color curves to get grays to come out gray, and not a purplish hue. The lighter neutral grays seem to be the biggest...
  7. For Sale HP LATEX 360 PRINTER 64" **FINANCING AVAILABLE**TRADE IN TRADE UP**

    HP LATEX 360 PRINTER 64" prints from vehicle graphics, to stunning outdoor displays, textiles, and more with high-quality, durable prints provide scratch resistance comparable to hard-solvent inks. ***FINANCING AVAILABLE***TRADE IN TRADE UP**** Contact us for more information...
  8. Need Help Flexi + HP Latex + Summa

    We have been having massive issues with cut size inaccuracies on a brand new summa s2 160 T cutter, hp latex 560, and sai flexi. We tested the same jobs through winplot and got perfect results. However, when doing it with flexi the cut sizes range from 2mm too big to 1mm too small on small cuts...
  9. Suggestions What is the best paper to use as a template?

    Hey everyone, I am looking for suggestions on a sturdy roll media that I can use my HP Latex 64 Cutter to make templates. We are currently using a Sihl paper, but it is too lightweight and when I try to plot out a template, it either is too much pressure or not enough. What does everyone use...
  10. Sign Exchange Demo Printers Available

    We will be exhibiting at the annual Sign Exchange show (formally USSC Sign World) in Atlantic City, NJ in two weeks. We have HP Latex show printers available at special pricing. If you are looking to get into a new Latex printer give us a call or send an email to sales@thegrs.com for more...
  11. Now Selling HP Latex 300 and 500 Series Printers

    GRS now has completed all the HP required training and we are now fully authorized to sell and service the HP Latex 300 and 500 series printers. Unlike a lot of our competition GRS has elected to be what HP calls a 3-in-1 dealer. 3-in-1 means that GRS sells, installs and repairs the printer...
  12. Need Help Weird Print Pattern on Sihl 3747 Backlit Film using HP Latex 260

    Hello, see the attached image for reference. I am getting jagged off-color lines in my print. I ran a print job that was 476" long and this only happened to a couple of signs on the run. I checked the graphic and it should be a solid color. - This only happened to red and purple color solid...
  13. How to print truck curtains with HP Latex Technology

    This document will explain how to print and protect truck curtains with HP Latex printers and Printcolor varnishes in order to increase their durability. https://hplatexknowledgecenter.com/applications/how-print-truck-curtains-hp-latex-technology
  14. Discussion Printing on Window Perf

    Does anybody else have problems when they print on window perf? I'm talking specifically about dimensions. Whenever I print a job on window perf, the width is usually fine but the length is shorter than what the RIP says. Anybody running into this?
  15. Looking for HP Latex projects inspiration? HP Latex Awards

    https://hplatexknowledgecenter.com/hp-latex-awards-gallery The HP Latex Awards is a printing contest in which the project with most votes, from amongst those posted on the HP Latex Knowledge Center, will win a trip for two to Barcelona. Who can participate? Any HP Latex printer owner or HP...
  16. Home made Take up reel? Take up Reel hacks?

    Anyone out there know of a way to make a homemade take up reel or perhaps have a hack around the $1100 price tag for an HP take up reel? I currently have a catch basket and spool onto a cardboard core and babysit. Maybe there is a homespun way to do this I am not seeing? OR do I have to suck it...
  17. IL Flatbed/Latex/Zund Operator-Central Illinois

    Where: PIP Marketing/Signs/Print 8325 N. Allen Road Peoria, IL 61615 Position Overview: This a production position using the latest in printing and CNC router technology. You will be printing, cutting, routing, and installing all kinds of things. No two days will be the same that is for sure...
  18. Rant Ugh New 570, New Problems!

    We are in the middle of a 200 roll project, so we bought an additional 570 to compliment or other 570 and 365. Well this brand new machine (less than 1 week old) will not track straight at all... walks 2+" to the left every time and now I come in this morning to continue printing and there is a...
  19. HP latex 310 Print Quality? Grainy?

    We have a brand new hp latex 310 which was installed a few weeks ago. Out of the box it came with three defective print heads. Hp sent out new ones but I have some serious concerns about the print quality. This is is our first wide format printer, so the possibility that the issue is user...
  20. NEW HP Latex 310/330/360 Printer Firmware - you printer will likely update itself

    HP has released a new firmware for the HP Latex 310/330/360. It includes important fixes a some printer enhancements. - Mobile App compatible - Service Maintenance Kit 3 extended life cycle - Japanese Keyboard availability - Fixes and enhancements for low severity issues If your printer is...
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