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  1. Suggestions HP 365 + Graphtec or Summa

    Hey guys, I'm new here, I'm just starting out in the business and I'm trying to go independent. I'll be focusing, at least in the beginning, in high quality stickers, as a reference I look up to Sticker Mule's work. I'm decided for Latex, I'll be going for a HP 365 or 335 or 115 depending on...
  2. Question Mimaki JV400-160LX Loosing Color Intensity

    Recently I needed to run 8 panels of 48+ inches wide by 96 inches tall. Each panel was different artwork and all artwork was full coverage, full bleed, with varying color backgrounds (i.e., not a solid color). Test print looked good, as did the first 12-14 inches of each print. Shortly...
  3. Need Help L25500 Firmware issue and Carriage issue

    Currently firmware version 5.0.0.8 is on my L25500. The latest version for download is GG-CAL_07_00_01.5 ..but that won't load on the machine. There was a version 6.0.1.6 that is no longer available for download. (anyone have that by chance?) So, now I need to figure out how to get that...
  4. Need Help Thrive 12.2 and Latex 370

    Hi! I have just updated our Onyx Thrive to latest version 12.2. I was hoping they have fixed few bugs and we could now run things without annoying bugs that crashes the whole rip. What I got was Error: *** HP Latex 370 Info : ***Error - cannot start print!. With little bit of searching I found...
  5. Automark 230 vinyl with HP Latex Printer

    Hi, im wondering if its possible to print on GF CONCEPT 230 AUTOMARK vinyl with a latex printer. On the automark website is says "This film is designed to accept a variety of solvent, latex and UV curable inks common to wide format digital printing systems" but on Fellers website is only says...
  6. Need Help Lamex Overlam for Wrap?

    Our HP printer is down at the moment, so we're having to use a local wholesale printer to print for a wrap due next week. He uses IJ180cv3 vinyl with Lamex 2mil 4yr overlaminate. His pricing is good, but would our wrap job be compromised with the Lamex? Anybody use the Lamex for wraps?
  7. Need Help HP 360 Gray help

    Trying to print a bunch of posters with a gray gradient background. The image file is a jpg ripped as an EPS out of flexi. The gray gradient background keeps making this strange blotchy color pattern. Any suggestions on how to get rid of this?
  8. Acrylic Face Mount Materials

    I have a job coming up where this guy wants me to scan an old photo of his father into digital format and then print it wide format... this I am already setup however I had my vendor send me samples of Sihl 3699 Photoart and then GF Concept 106 optically clear mounting film. The issue I am...
  9. Question Wallpaper, Do I Need Full Bleed? On The Latex 360; Onyx Rip

    My wallpaper people, whats your process to print wallpaper?? I am going crazy trying to figure this out. We are just getting into wall coverings and I really need some direction. For reference, I am using the Latex 360, HP PVC-Free Wallpaper, and the Onyx RIP. I have the files panelled, but...
  10. Best 54" Printer For Printing On Wall Fabric (adhesive)

    Hi guys, I currently own a Mutoh eco-solvent printer and am hoping to purchase another printer in case my Mutoh ever has any issues. What 54" printer would you recommend for printing wallpaper on wall fabric? Currently I print on wall vinyl which takes a while to dry, and will scratch if I...
  11. Latex 360 Curing Issues

    I have three Latex 360 printers. One of them is having issues drying the ink on heavy coverage prints. All settings and parameters are the same across all three devices - profiling, heat, optimizer. I cleaned the machine with the issue as the inside can build up with oily moisture. The...
  12. Color Shifting Panels Coming Off My 360/365

    Hi guys, So I'm a print tech at a wrap company and we've been have problems with color shifts in panels for a few months now while printing wraps. I've tried everything I know of to get this issue resolved with no success. We are using Onyx 12.1 and are running a latex 360 and 365 and printing...
  13. For Sale Hp L25500 Needs New Home

    This printer has been the best! I just replaced the drive belt and all pulleys and bearings as preventative maintenance and... I got a deal I couldn't pass up on a newer model. The old gal is still strong, has new heads and loves to work. $4,000! Email info@Signarama-woodbridgeva.com or call...
  14. Suggestions Labels suggestions for Latex 360

    Hey, So I have a latex 360. I'm looking at upgrading my cutter to a "summa d140." I'm looking to get more use from my printer. I mostly do banners and posters (foamcore) now but i'm looking into maybe doing stickers/labels/decals. I asked my supplier about material for these jobs and he wasn't...
  15. Learn and Save: HP Latex 300/500 Series Webinar

    Join Advantage on Friday, January 27th at 1:OOPM EST for a joint webinar with HP covering the many features and benefits of the HP Latex New 300 and 500 series print technologies. Webinar attendees may be eligible to receive an LOI rebate. Offer of up to $2,500 off an HP new latex 300 series or...
  16. Suggestions New Latex Printer. Either Mimaki or HP

    Like the title says. Seeing which latex machine to go with. We have a HP L25500 already but are looking to sell it. It has some trouble with color consistency. Any insight you guys can give will be greatly appreciated. Thanks
  17. Need Help HP LATEX 570 - Anyone had issues??

    I've upgraded from the 360 to a 570 but I'm not liking it. on the 360 i had wallpapers printing all day, where as on the 570 i just can't get the settings right on all kinds of materials but mainly papers and wallpapers it seems like theres just way too much heat now. I've been trying to print...
  18. Question HP L25500 Maintenance Kit 2

    Hello Everyone, Thank you for reading this post in advance and hope you can guide a newbie kindly with some help. Can someone tell me how long can I keep using my printer(HP l25500) after a maintenance kit 2 has popped up? I bought this printer using all the money I had and now I have to...
  19. HP L370 Service Plot Question

    Hello. I`m going to buy used HP L370. Can someone help me, becouse I can`t understand one thing. Does the sum of fields Usage per Cartridge Slot schould be equal to the field in component usage - Ink consumed total (cc) i`v read 3 or 4 service plots and each one is different in that case...
  20. What printer to buy for wall decor (canvas wraps) - HP 360/365 or Epson S80600

    We are in the process of purchasing a printer for wall décor canvas wraps and have narrowed the search down to HP 360 (365) or the Epson S80600. Our goal is to avoid top coating and be able to produce accurate colors. We'll be primarily printing on poly-cotton and polyester canvas. Please share...
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