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  1. Question Color Calibration Cancelled Due to Scanning Problems - HP Latex 360 - 70/30 Perforated Vinyl

    I keep trying to color calibrate my 70/30 one way vision perforated vinyl. It prints the scanning pattern and once it finishes drying, it begins to scan. Soon after it just give me an error message "color calibration cancelled due to scanning problems" (pictures attached). Why is this...
  2. Contra Vision Perforated Window Film

    Anyone have experience printing this brand of perforated films with HP Latex? I often use 3M IJ 67 with success, but in an effort to save a few dollars I wanted to try a roll of Contra Vision - Campaign PErforated Window White Semi - Permanent 70/30 (for all inks). I like that it is 70/30 which...
  3. Discussion Perforated Window Vinyl - Best for flat panel windows?

    I would really appreciate your experience and opinions on the best product type to fit our printer. I have never really cared for the output/look of our perforated vinyl prints, and would appreciate any tips in material type or print application that would make these look a bit richer in color...
  4. 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?
  5. painting perforated vinyl

    I have a job that I'm thinking about taking on that requires painting a perforated vinyl for a channel letter set. This gets placed over a white vinyl for a day/night effect. Any potential hazards with painting vinyl?
  6. Do seams on perforated vinyl hold up well?

    So I've installed a lot of perforated signs but never on a window that was bigger than the width of the vinyl. My vinyl roll is 5ft and the window I will be applying the vinyl is 74in tall x 96in wide. Does a seam on perforated vinyl hold up well or does it start to curl back? I'm thinking of...
  7. Need Help Perforated Frustration

    I was out of the signage industry for ±10 years and then never used perforated vinyls. One of my first request, now, was for a vehicle rear window installation - on a older VW Passat. The print went well, the problem came with the lamination, I think I used the optically clear Avery DOL 1360...
  8. Roland BN-20 Perf Cut Question

    I've recently discovered the Perf Cut option on our printer but can't seem to get a clean perf cut. I have the maxxed the amount of pressure the option has. I have also changed out the blade, to see if I simply had a dull blade. Currently have loaded Roland premium cast vinyl with a 45 Degree...
  9. Infrared-translucent/transparent printable vinyl?

    (I've been a lurker for quite a while, and decided to finally create an account to do some research for a project I'm working on. Searching didn't turn up much on this, so I figured I'd just ask) I'm looking for recommendations on making printed "stickers" (skins, really) for the front of the...
  10. Window Perf Lamination

    I just installed a rear mini-van window perforation and it turned out quite well. I made a mistake of using the liquid lamination to help protect it. I searched and noticed it's not a good idea to laminate perforated vinyl at all and to just tell customers to not use the rear wiper. So now I...
  11. multi color tech perforated vinyl

    Hi Did someone have try the perforated vinyl from multi color tech i have a sample, but i usually use the Micro2 from Hexis and want to know the difference thank's
  12. Technique needed to install reverse perf on window

    I have large panels of printed reverse perforated window film to line up on many windows. What is the best way to go about this? Would a wet application work well and run outside to see if I lined everything up correctly. There has to be a way! Please help, Thanks for your time, Amber
  13. Installing Perforated Vinyl Question

    Install question: I normally don't touch perforated vinyl jobs but I'm printing one up right now for install. This is a storefront window- Not laminating but using frog juice. What is the best technique to install? Do I use a paper carrier or do not use a carrier at all? Will it stretch to...
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