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  1. Need Help help with my old SC-500

    I am hoping somebody out there still has the color profiles for an old sc-500 kicking around and wouldn't mind sharing. I should mention I am new to these printers and just have a hobby business that I want to make stickers for. I don't know much about these machines but have been learning as I...
  2. Software Help Roland SC500 USB

    Hey guys, I recently acquired an old SC500 for free, then bought refurbished heads, new pump, new ink, did full cleaning, and everything seems ready to go......but, it is not connecting with my computer it seems. I am using windows 10, and using one of those usb converters. The converter works...
  3. Roland Sc500 new printheads not printing

    After picking up a sc500 recently for a deal , (yes I know they are very old and have read most peoples opinions of the machine, but it is what it is, I run a small business from home). The previous owner replaced almost every consumable component except for the print heads, after setting up the...
  4. What should I look for before buying a used printer?

    Hey guys, I was hoping to gather some insight and get some advice on exactly what I should look for before purchasing a used solvent printer. I first got into the sign making industry to create my own custom signage for my food concession business. I started with and still have only a cutter...
  5. SC 500 - No Media Suction

    My old boat anchor (Roland SC-500) has lost media / platen suction. Everything else is functioning normally (well kinda normally as you could expect from a printer thats 15 years old). Has anyone experienced this? Interested in what it could be, as I am going to sell it.
  6. Roland sc500 "No ICC Color Profile" in flexi

    Hello, I recently purchased a sc500 I use flexi sign 10 and my colors are all wrong everything prints really dark. Also It is telling me I have no ICC profiles. Can someone please help me on where to download some Icc Profiles Thank you ~Sandy~
  7. light streak every 40"/ cleaning cycle

    We have a Roland sc500 - we bought it used/reconditioned a few years ago from some good folks in ohio. It's not the newest or fastest machine but it prints great and was the right price to allow us to transition from a cut vinyl and hand paint shop. 1 major ongoing pain in the butt...
  8. Happy days are here again!

    I am very excited, after two and a half months without any help from Roland I got this old Sc500 to print like a new Mutoh (almost) photo quality. I was thinking I had made a giant mistake but this printer is doing well. Alot of my success is do to everyone on signs 101. I have read and read and...
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