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  1. Sg2 640 ink leak on edge guard

    Hello, So I have a sg2 640. I was very happy with it in the beginning, but then it started leaking ink on the media holders. I got it repaired 3x and it keeps leaking I'm sick of it. I also feel like my dealer doesn't know anything about te machine, they installed it wrong when I got it...
  2. 3 Handy Roll Length Calculators for your Phone

    Calculate the length of a roll of vinyl or sign material by: Measuring the roll and the thickness of the vinyl Measuring the roll against a full roll's diameter Measuring the weight of a partial roll against a full roll All 3 vinyl roll length calculators can be found here...
  3. News How to Design Exceptional Signs in 20 Minutes or Less

    I am used to using Adobe Creative Suite to create elaborate artwork and illustrations, but I am now using Flexi to make quick signs. I have been given only a few minutes to produce any given sign, despite interruptions from phone calls, customers, crafting signs, etc. So how can I make the best...
  4. Loading tips?

    This may sounds odd - are there any tips on loading a roll of vinyl on the machine to where it feeds straight and true? VG540 with 54" media.
  5. Illustrator Plug-ins & Scratch Disks - Questions

    Hey all, Illustrator has a habit of being a bit of a PITA when working on larger files. I was wondering how do you all have your Illustrator Plug-ins & Scratch Disks set up? Any other tips on helping it run faster and smoother? Thanks !! :supersmilie:
  6. Replace belt on HP L25500

    I'm going to replace a belt on one of my 25500 next week, never did it before, any tips that might help?
  7. Head scratcher weeding issue?

    I produce small stickers. After a couple years I have ironed out most bugs, but weeding continues to be unpredictable and painfully frustrating. For a few months - no issues, then it all of the sudden starts weeding horrible. I use a 3m vinyl with Avery 1460 lam with a d60 summa plotter. I have...
  8. prepping pads for Gemini lettering

    When I started had to prep these by hand. This Reggie doing one, but when you get a rhythm going, it goes quick. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6s4Xhn05_4
  9. Green Initiatives / Information Resources?

    Good Morning all, I posted a thread about 'Green Marketing', and got some great responses- thank you all for your contributions. I especially liked the seeded paper ad- plant your advertisement...that's brilliant! Anyway, I passed this information on, but I guess I was a little out of...
  10. Big Squeegee for under 20$

    Alright guys. Who here has bought a Big squeegee for 100$ or more. Well heres the thing. all you need is a small piece of plexiglass *(or something similar)* the lenght that you want it. Some Glue and an old pair of Gym Pants. Put some Glue with a Glue gun along the edge of the Plexi Rip apart...
  11. Tip: New Font Features in Windows 7

    I found the following article informative and useful and figured I'd share it. Got it in a daily newsletter email from TechRepublic today. ---- Original Description and Link ---- TAKE FULL ADVANTAGE OF THE NEW FONT FEATURES IN WINDOWS 7 Greg Shultz investigates the changes and enhancements...
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