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  1. About Print Wrap vinyls brands

    Hello, We're based in Belgium, we're a carwrap company and we do color change and print wrap. We generally use Arlon SLX (or 3M) for print wraps but I saw lately that Oracal is very famous (at least in the US). Or customer (our team also btw) are bored of using always same flat-white vinyls and...
  2. Cyan banding Issue Arizona 550GT / Acuity HS

    hi All, im hoping someone can help or advise. we have had a couple of engineers out and still have the same issue. one of the cyan heads has been replaced so we know it isn't that. i have attached a few images of some 100% cyan tests ive recently ran on the flatbed and the RMO. i have also...
  3. Need Help ink limit in ergosoft

    Hi, i don't understand how can evaluate my #ink #limit and what exactly the right file to print in #Ergosoft RIP. When i create a new #print #environment, no profil and no linearization, what setting attribute to maximal ink limit (see my pic included). Maybe no ink limit setting ???
  4. Suggestions Looking for New Print & Cut machine

    Hey this is John with Skywatch Signs, I am looking to purchase a new print and cut machine for the company. I am looking for a 60" wide machine. I would like suggestions for a high quality reasonable price machine.
  5. Ghosting printing roland vs640.

    Hello Everyone, Been trying to solve this by myself by cleaning the head, cleaning the encoder strip. unplugging it. But could not find a strong solution. Is it caused by static? please help Roland VS640 is my machine. https://imgur.com/a/9yu4jf0
  6. Paneling help needed

    Printing a huge sign, made up of 6 - 4x8’ panels. Having trouble getting the text in the middle ones to line up. I’m considering making a 16’ print and mounting to two boards at once and then cut the seam. Any suggestions???
  7. Two CJV30-130's for sale

    We are in the Dallas/Ft Worth area and have two CJV30-130's we are looking to sale to make room for a new HP570. If interested please email Kevin at kevin@martinpaul.com for more details. Thanks!
  8. Need Help HP Latex 315 Statis Cling Profile

    Hey everyone, I've been trying to print on clear static cling on my HP Latex 315. However, the colors are not coming out very nicely. The black especially has a lot of grain in it. I don't know whether I should adjust the temperature, the saturation or the pass. Can anyone help me out? See...
  9. Need Help Printing 4 colour with the Gerber Edge

    Hi, I'm trying to print some welsh dragons using CYMK but the print doesn't look right. The file I'm using is a vector file, I have attached an image, can anyone help me please. I'm using flexi with XP.
  10. Need Help What's Going on Here? Weird Printing Marks

    Good morning! As of yesterday, I've been getting these weird, streak like marks on the things I've been printing. I'll attach pictures but what I've been using is our Roland Soljet Pro III XC-540, a banner material that I don't have a number for (I assume it's a cheaper, more generic brand)...
  11. Gerber Edge and Flexi help needed

    Hi all, I'm new to this forum so would like to say a big hello to everyone. I have bought a Gerber Edge 1 and trying to print chrome on clear, but the print is coming out very blurred. But the problem is if I set it to spot colour and send it to print nothing prints? I'm very confused what to...
  12. Need Help Car Wraps, Design to Print to Installation

    Hello all, and thank you in advance for all the suggestions. I have been studying car wraps, and am quite comfortable on how to design the wraps. I am running into problems moving on to the next stage - printing from my design files. I have a Roland VG-540, and usually convert my files to pdf...
  13. Suggestions Application tape help

    I am looking for a better application tape that i can roll up and ship that will not separate or have the lines across the print where the tape has kinda bubbles off the print. Right now i just at-65 clear as most everything i do here or local lays flat so that is not an issue. We had a...
  14. Need Help Complex curved recessed areas techniques

    I have a kayak that I have been trying to wrap and I have spent hours and hours trying to get it past this curved recessed area that goes fully around the kayak. I will attach a picture to show you all what I am talking of. (The side of the recessed areas that were straight weren't bad) its the...
  15. Any Avery Wrap Wholesale Printers?

    I'm an installer looking for a wholesale supplier who uses Avery's 1105 film. I currently use Signs365 and B2Signs, but they both use 3M IJ180. I'm not happy with the way the film is laying down. The initial tack is too high and the repositionability isn't there. I can't tell if the ink is...
  16. Any Avery Wrap Printing Wholesalers??

    I'm an installer looking for a wholesale supplier who uses Avery's 1105 film. I currently use Signs365 and B2Signs, but they both use 3M IJ180. I'm not happy with the way the film is laying down. The initial tack is too high and the repositionability isn't there. I can't tell if the ink is...
  17. Question Weird Spray Streaks in Print

    Hello again, I'm experiencing another printing problem with our Roland Soljet Pro III 540. I'll have images attached here below: The media I'm using is Scotchcal film, high gloss, with air release. I can't remember the number, sorry! Anyway, these purple, dust-like sprays are more...
  18. Recommendation for Printing Ceiling Mural (4,000sq/ft)

    Hello, I am graphic designer doing work for a church building. We have a design that we would like to cover the entire surface area of the ceiling. The Ceiling is Barrel Ceiling. I do not know much about printing but I hear too many different opinions such as: - 3M Vinyl is the best way - Do...
  19. Question Flexisign file

    I have about a dozen FlexiSign files that I can't open. Is there a way to convert or open these files using Adobe Illustrator? Is there a quick conversion tool (wishful thinking). Any FlexiSign users out there? How do you like this software? Pros - Cons? Looks pretty awesome. I'd like to hear...
  20. 3042FX - sealing after printing onto glossy surface

    We have a Mimaki 3042 FX. I am printing onto a glossy ceramic tile - the print looks excellent but scratches off very easily. Is there anything I can treat the ceramic tile with prior to printing, or can anyone recommend something to seal the print afterwards to stop it scratching off so easily...
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