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  1. Need replacement media roll holder/flanges for 3" cores, any suggestions?

    I'm talking about the expanding core "flange wheels" that press into the ends of a roll of inkjet vinyl to hold it up/off the media rollers. I finally broke one of the the OEM Roland ones that came with my printer, and I'm in need of some replacements. I'd prefer to not have to spend...
  2. Clear 'granules' between in adhesive layer of Lintec

    Some of our team is on site to install hundreds of sheets of UV printed Lintec onto glass, and they found that almost every single piece of Lintec has what they describe as 'clear granules' in the adhesive layer, between the backer and the material. They're practically invisible when viewed from...
  3. Question Roll Label outsourcing for environmentally friendly

    Hello, I'm looking for a company to outsource some roll label printing that is environmentally friendly and 100% recyclable. Customer wants their product to be as green as possible. Does anyone have knowledge or experience with a company that does this wholesale? Thank you!
  4. Is this normal? Pic

    Vg540, 4 weeks old. I calibrate to have perfect cuts then print 5 6x8 sheets across twice. And now look at how the print test looks. What am I doing wrong? I have tried a new roll of Orajet 3621, reloaded, with only 2 pinch rollers, 4 rollers, changed temps and I can't figure out why after...
  5. Suggestions 3M Thermal Transfer Imaging Films

    Hello, I have owned a Summa DC3 printer/cutter for several years now and have always bought the vinyl from them. I am looking for another supplier/vendor that may sell the same material or something similiar at maybe a cheaper price. I am currently using their 3M Premium White Vinyl roll of...
  6. Printing on Alumigraphics

    We have a roll of Alumigraphic material, the Grip version. When we got the roll we were able to print a few jobs (one being a sample print in front of our front door). Now that we have gone into the roll a bit, I am having issues loading and running this stuff on our Latex 260. Head strikes and...
  7. Question 3M Envision SV480Cv3 Problems

    3M Envision SV480Cv3 vinyl with matching laminate. Printed on a Roland TruVis VG-540. The vinyl was printed and left to degas overnight. Laminated the next morning, then cut. I used clear R-Tape application tape on the graphic due to some floating elements. When I tried to apply this graphic...
  8. Imposition or nesting calculator?

    For Quoting signage using roll materials it would be nice to have a calculator / spreadsheet Item qty x length x width on roll material Number up equals square dimension for ink x cost equal subtotal and provides length of material x cost of material subtotal addition of subtotals for total...
  9. Avery 2050 matte translucent print problems - ADVICE?

    OK, This is the first time I have ever really had material not take ink properly. I'm printing on 60" rolls on my HP L26500. The center 40 inches or so print PERFECTLY, but the sides are mottled and you can see the ink is not being accepted well by the vinyl as it's beading up. What I did...
  10. Problems with Oracal 3751RA

    I've three rolls, all returned, in the last two weeks that appear to be contaminated. The 3rd roll I received last night and attempted to print this morning. All from Fellers, different warehouses, different lot numbers. The ink develops a plethora of small fish-eyes everywhere. I've run off...
  11. Roll Tape Applicators

    I am wondering if anyone is using the image one pro roll tape applicators and if so how do you like them? I am looking to purchase one but not sure how well they work. I have one now I bought a few ISA shows back, and they aren't that good. Its stuff someone put together with parts from your...
  12. Used Rosenthal 74"W x 8"OD 2HP Roll Slitter/Rewinder

    For Sale: Roll-Slitter/Rewinder by Rosenthal Manufacturing, model “Super” S874 Original owner, purchased brand new July 2010 Asking $5900 o.b.o., contact Ryan Shacklett <ryan@ultimaxinc.com> Description from the manufacturer: With Super you can slit hundreds of different kinds of roll-stock...
  13. Sold Used Rosenthal 74"W x 8"OD 2HP Roll Slitter/Rewinder

    For Sale: Roll-Slitter/Rewinder by Rosenthal Manufacturing, model “Super” S874 Original owner, purchased brand new July 2010 Asking $5900 o.b.o., contact Ryan Shacklett <ryan@ultimaxinc.com> Description from the manufacturer: With Super you can slit hundreds of different kinds of roll-stock...
  14. HP FB500 Roll to Roll Alternative?

    Hey guys, I've been on this site for a while now, but this is my first post. My shop just purchased an HP FB500 and should be arriving this week. My question is, is there something I can get or build to make a roll to roll system instead of buying the extremely overpriced "upgrade" from HP? It...
  15. rolled aluminum sign - vendor needed

    I have a customer who is wanting a sign made just like the burgee that can be seen on the yacht in the attached picture. This looks to me like a metal / aluminum sign that was rolled into shape and then painted, but I am not so sure. I am looking for a supplier / vendor who can make such a sign...
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