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  1. I am stupid: measuring and layout tiled murals and corners.........

    I am really stupid when it comes to tiling out jobs for walls with corners. My brain just cant think straight when there is a mural that needs to go around a corner or double back. I have learned to leave 2" bleed on all sides and to overlap corners with 2". My problem is the math, I get so...
  2. Need a new aqueous printer. Should I make the move from Epson to Canon?

    I currently have two Epson Stylus Pro 9900s and an Epson Stylus Pro 7800. One of the 9900s is 13 years old and needs at least one new printhead. So I need to buy another large format (44"). I'm debating about switching over to the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-4100. I see that you can change out the...
  3. In search of a roll printer.

    I just purchased a local sign guys company. He did not have a large format printer. I do have a MiMaki cutter and a Gerber Edge2. So, I am looking for a large format printer. I have researched the Epson Eco line, S40,60,80. I was looking at buying the S40 as a printer to get me off the ground...
  4. Window Tint with Logo? Can it be done.

    Hey! So... We have a client that is set upon the idea of covering his big roll up garage door windows with window tint BUT he would like his logo superimposed over the windows too. I have attached a quick mock up of the idea. He wants the entire thing to transmit light. I have been trying to...
  5. Bizarre Substrates

    Just out of curiosity, what is the weirdest thing you've printed on using a flatbed? We recently started printing on ceiling tiles and have had some success. This got me thinking, "what else can we print on?".
  6. Large Frosted Plexi

    Does anyone know of a decent vendor, that ships or delivers to the Memphis TN area, and carries extended sizes of frosted plexi glass? I have been using P95 Acrylic for our signs but am in need of much larger pieces, upwards of 12 maybe 14 feet. It seems to only come in 8ft lengths.
  7. How do you send large format files or reduce the file size?

    This is probably a silly question, but I recently ran into the issue of being unable to send a client a high res raster copy of their file due to the size. They are going to be creating a large back-lit sign from a previous 4x12 foot banner design (something we can't create for them and are more...
  8. NY Large Format Printer Operator required for 3.2m Chinese Printer Using Epson DX7 in NY

    Hi Guys, I am looking for an experienced large format printer operator in the NY area of Huntington. The machine is 3.2m wide and uses Eco-Solvent ink (no fumes) with an Epson DX7 head. You will need to be confident around a machine, generally know the mechanics of how the machine works, a...
  9. Opinion on Epson 11880 Pro 64in inkjet printer

    Hi I am buying a print shop that has Epson 11880 Pro 64" inkjet printer along with other printers. The printer was acquired in 2008. Do you guys have any feedback on the average life of this item? Can they be maintained? Thanks
  10. State of large format printing businesses

    Hi i am currently looking into acquiring an existing independent large format printing business in Houston TX. I have no prior experience and shop has declining revenue. The business has high end equipment including flat bed printer. another thing I noticed is that there are many such...
  11. Large Format Print Quoting Software of App?

    I am looking for help with quoting and job organization for our Large Format print shop. Quoting I would need the ability to define substrate size and costs and well as ink costs. A few more bells and whistles would be fine. Anyone using anything like this? Thanks in advance.
  12. FOR SALE 2013 HP 26500 Latex Printer 61" with Onyx Postershop RIP $9,000

    HP Designjet L26500 61-inch latex printer in excellent condition. No service issues in two years. We are moving to a smaller space and a broker model, so we no longer need the equipment. $9,000. Buyer responsible to pick up or arrange shipping. Email csampson@prosignbranding.com or call...
  13. Hi There. AP-Print is finally here :)

    Dear Community, We are a Large Format Digital Print Specialist with HQ in Riga, Latvia. We have been present in Latvian and Scandinavian markets for more than 5 years and now we are exploring new markets and opportunities. . At the moment we are using UV and ECO-Solvent technology as well as...
  14. HP Designjet 9000S Problem

    Hey all....I'm having an issue with an HP Designjet 9000s where randomly within a print or at the very beginning the print will stop with a "media jam" error. The print head hasn't touched the media and is safely above the capping station. The problem appears to be that the pinch rollers aren't...
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