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  1. take up attachment for printer- Question about the media after print

    I am tired of pulling my prints out on the ground and rolling them up! I am going to get the attachment for my printer to catch the finished media- Heres my two questions: 1)I know its best to let the print to breathe and dry before laminating..I just started manually rolling these up and...
  2. Help! Success using Flexi as RIP software??

    Hello smart people, I have a question about getting RIP software. I have a Mimaki JV3-160sp, and HP 5500 ps. Anyone have any success using Flexi (FlexiPro, Flexi Starter, FlexiStarter 10, etc) as RIP software. Also, does every version of Flexi come with RIP options to print, nowadays?? I...
  3. Help! Printing to Mimaki JV3-160SP and RIP questions

    Hello and good morning! Starting up my own small business after being in the sign industry for years. Trying to build a new life after my old employer went under. I bought a JV3-160SP, and a HP 5500ps. Both of which I am very familiar with (previously used but with a nice rip software)...
  4. Flexi Pro 10.5.1 problem!

    I recently updated my printer computer to 10.5.1 and my colors have changed on me. I spent an hour with tech support and figured out most of the problems but I am still having issues with my grayscale printing. Before when I would print spot colors I would set it grayscale and switch my spots...
  5. Greeting from DGpartsmall

    Hello all, Nice to see you all here! I am just newbie here and happy to say something about me and our business. We are a large format printer parts business, and operated by a group of lovers who have been dealing with large format printing, printer parts selling, and other wide format...
  6. Printing On Coroplast Possible?

    Hello all, I'm a newbie when it comes to sign making although I know some basics. Due to some internal issues, I'm the only one left in the company that is doing it all. Right now, I have to quote someone on yard signs but I've got no idea how to make them other than using vinyl, which...
  7. What do you wish you would have known when you first started screen printing?

    Hello everyone! First off, I want to tell everyone on this forum how amazing you all are. Everyone is so knowledgeable and helpful. I have never seen a sign site with such community. I've only been in the sign industry for about 5 months, but with the help of everyone here, I can proudly say...
  8. Roland FJ-52 printing problem, Please Help.

    Hi guys, i have a problem with my Roland FJ-52 solvent printer. I replaced the printheads(both)(epsondx2) ,flat cables (2x), pump, cap assy. I have configured the head rank number etc. After the replacement i wanted to print a test print. But i get only lines. I dont get it, what could be the...
  9. Alignment Problem!

    Hey guys. I replaced my black print head monday and now I am having alignment problems. I have a service manual and I did the head replacement completely by the book. I have since done all the test and alignments I can find and they all show that everything is perfect. But then when I print...
  10. JV33 Printing Weird Ovals

    Hello, I have been messing around with my New Mimaki JV33, and see these weird ovals on my prints. Only does it where the Cyan is right now, but for the life of me can't figure out where. Done some cleanings, but I'm new to this so maybe I'm missing something? Is it maybe the media...
  11. Printing large banner w/ Mutoh Valuejet

    I'm seeking advice for printing a large banner with a Valuejet 1204, 48" printer. The vector file will be printed on 51" wide 13 oz vinyl banner material, 20' long. When printing banners, I've had problems with buckling followed by head strikes and with media tracking off and then...
  12. Roland VP 540 head cleaning way to often!

    I have a 4 year old vp-540 and it keeps stopping to clean in the middle of a print. It stops about every 5 minutes and runs a cleaning. I've read about others having the same problem but haven't found the solution. I am running Eco-Sol Max Roland Ink. The printer will stop printing, head shoots...
  13. Absolutely 100% Green Newbie to Printing Help Appreciated

    I have been in these forums searching for an answer to my particular problem I've so far managed to come to the conclusion that I am most likely royally hooped. So please, anyone not bothered by someone who is utterly ignorant please please help me. I recently took over the design position at a...
  14. Opinions on Canon Wide-Format Printers?

    Hey, I've been reading over the past few weeks about wide-format printers, and I am curious what you all think of the Canon wide-format printers? My father owns a office machines sales, and service business and I have been around Sharp/Canon/Samsung(and other brand name...
  15. VersaCamm SP300V Vinyl Question..

    I just got a Versacamm SP300V. I have a job that I need to print today (4 decals) and the customer needs them yesterday. I just ran out of vinyl for the versacamm, my question is this....Can I just print on my 24" white roll that I normally use in my plotter to print on?
  16. Partial Vehicle Wrap - Eight38 Sign Co.

    Partial Vehicle Wrap - Eight38 Sign Co.

    Partial Vehicle Wrap. Printed on Arlon 6000XRP and matching Lam.
  17. Partial Vehicle Wrap - Eight38 Sign Co.

    Partial Vehicle Wrap - Eight38 Sign Co.

    Partial Vehicle Wrap. Printed on Arlon 6000XRP and matching Lam.
  18. Partial Vehicle Wrap - Eight38 Sign Co.

    Partial Vehicle Wrap - Eight38 Sign Co.

    Partial Vehicle Wrap. Printed on Arlon 6000XRP and matching Lam.
  19. Box Truck Wrap - Eight38 Sign Co.

    Box Truck Wrap - Eight38 Sign Co.

    Box Truck Wrap. Printed on Arlon 6000XRP and matching Lam.
  20. Vehicle Wrap - Eight38 Sign Co.

    Vehicle Wrap - Eight38 Sign Co.

    Full Vehicle Wrap. Printed on Arlon 6000XRP and matching Lam.
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