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  1. Does Latex fades?

    Hello guys, never own/have experience with a latex printer before, all I know is that the scratch resistivity is far superior to an eco-solvent. So I was wondering how latex ink without lamination holds up against sun and rain or even against rubbing, like for stickers in the back of a phone...
  2. Need Help HP Latex 700W - HP Clear Film Ink Cracking

    I'm having an issue printing on HP Clear Film. I created a profile using the 'Generic Transparent Polyester Film'. I am trying to print an image with a white under-flood and as the print finishes the ink starts cracking. I have tried taking the curing temp + & - 20 degrees, I also tried dumping...
  3. HP LATEX R1000 W/ ROLL OPTION, EXTENDED TABLE, WHITE INK, FREE DEINSTALL - 130,000

    Hey guys, We've decided to sell our R1000 and purchase an R2000. If anyone is interested, feel free to drop me a line or call me @ 785-331-9360. Printer is located in Lawrence, KS 66044 The printer is approximately 16 months old. Asking price is 115,000 We will provide decommission/deinstall...
  4. HP L560 Rubbing Sound

    Our HP L560 started making this horrible vibrating/rubbing noise when loading and moving media. It feels as if there's too much pressure or friction. It sounds like it's coming from the feeder roller underneath the pinchrollers. It hasn't affected the print quality but it's quite annoying...
  5. HP 560-Moving the drive roller for cleaning. Is it possible?

    hey all! Got a bit of a weird question. over the last couple rolls of material we've run, ive had some adhesive leeching out on the edges. Does anyone know if theres a way to move the drive roller so i can clean that puppy up? Functionally its not causing any issue, i just hate looking at it...
  6. Question HP Latex 300 Calibration

    Here is an interesting question that I don't know if anyone can answer. I am not new to the printing world, but have learned a lot over the years. I'm new to Signs 101, and it my first post, and not sure how to go about posting a question in the correct topic, but I was wondering about...
  7. Refilling Issue

    We're printing on a HP Latex 570 with the 3 Liter reserve system. Has anyone had issues with their intermediate ink cartridge emptying abruptly? The 3 liter ink box seems to swell, as if it's reverse filling.
  8. Question Has anyone tried double laminating prints for better protection? Needing solution to protect wrap.

    I have a customer who is extremely hard on the wrap on his truck, and I've had to redo pieces of the wrap multiple times because they keep getting scratched/torn/chipped. I print on Avery MPI 1105 Cast with latex ink and 1360 lam. Normally I never have issues with vinyl getting damaged, just...
  9. Backlit Fabric for Latex-Reccomendations?

    any recommendations on a backlit fabric that is latex compatible?? thanks in advance!
  10. Need Help Double Sided Opaque Shapecut Graphics

    Client wants to copy existing graphics they have at an office in NY to a new office here in NC. They have sent us photos but have a very hard time explaining how the graphics appear in real life. Working with what we have as far as files and photos of the existing vinyl we have figured out that...
  11. Printing on Avery 3901 with HP 560

    I just purchased a roll of Avery 3901 as a cheap pvc-alternative for short-term signage (aka mounted displays that didn't need to last more than a few weeks at most). I print a lot of mounted graphics although not necessarily all at once. Right now Im not printing more than 10 24x36s at a time...
  12. Need Help Have a Latex 570 - need material help

    We could use any tips on printing on 1. Non Adhesive Vinyl - we use Druatex Blockout 2. Photo-paper - we use Primeart 8mil Gloss We cant figure out how to keep the material from winkling up once it hits the dryer, tried adjusting the heat but if we get too low to where it does not wrinkle it...
  13. Third party latex for HP 365

    Anyone successfully using third party latex ink in their HP 365? I've tried 2 suppliers of 831 inks to no avail. We just keep getting a "faulty ink cartridge" error message. Tried the suggested cold reboot but no joy.
  14. Suggestions Liquid Laminate for Latex Printers

    Hello Guys, What type of Liquid Laminate is best used for latex printers? I can't seem to find a suitable one that suggest it's good for latex models. Thanks for reading and have a great day.
  15. Question Vinyl for HP L2550

    I have a question and please excuse me and point me in the right direction if there is already a thread on this. I am new to vinyl printing and have purchased my first Latex printer. I am wanting to print winow decals, some graphics for cars, and on to HTV. What I was wondering is can...
  16. Suggestions New latex 560- suggestions for 13oz banner profile settings

    Hey y’all how goes it!? Just got a new latex 560 and I’m working on setting up a standard 13 oz banner profile but having a bit of trouble with it getting a bit warped and waffling. Can anyone please possibly help me out to at least get me started on the right track? Thanks so much in advance! -a
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