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  1. Cookie stencil material

    Using a Roland vp540, how can I cut a cookie stencil? The machine can cut vinyl but I'm not sure how much thicker it can cut. I cant use vinyl because it will stretch and distort the cutout so I was thinking something thicker but something that the 45 or 60-degree blade can cut?
  2. Sample Kits?

    Do you guys stock sample kits from your favorite suppliers? I like to think ours at FireSprint is pretty cool! The individual samples inside are unbranded so you can show your customers. Get one today: https://www.firesprint.com/sample-kit/ Use the promo code SAMPLE15 to get yours today!
  3. Suggestions Decals, I want to know each and everything about it.

    A small startup with signage. Anyone here who could help me learning about decals. I believe there are three major categories of decals which are 1. Window Decals 2. Wallpaper Decals 3. Car Decals All I know about these types, I believe there are plenty of other types out there. I there...
  4. Masking for vinyl and solvent based paint

    Is there a good masking to protect vinyl from matthews paint without bleeding. I have had some luck with a product called oramask that is blue but it leaves adhesive on the vinyl.
  5. Best vinyl for metal kegs

    I am curious if anyone has any advice for the best type of digital/print vinyl/adhesive to use with metal kegs. Being that kegs sweat I wonder if one vinyl is superior to another.
  6. 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...
  7. GCC Expert II LX with Great Cut software, need basic help with setup

    I just bought a used GCC Expert II LX and have my trial of Great Cut. Ive use industrial cutters before so I feel like many basic settings would carry over but I just cant figure this software out! Decent tutorials just dont seem to exist out there for it for what I need to do. Im not really...
  8. Need suggestions for material to use

    Hi I need a suggestion regarding what material to use on a sign that can stand outdoor for 10 years. That won't fade and look the same as new. Please both vinyl and laminate. Thank's Annette
  9. Question Large graphic - help!

    Morning! I have a 54" cutter - and a graphic - single color - white that has no natural breaks in design. It's a 72" x 57 tall large circle. Will be cut, weeded and masked - installed on retail window. So all I can figure is I am going to have to overlap somewhere. I haven't been in this...
  10. Epson SureColor S70675 FOR SALE

    Includes White and Metallic Inks ** 3 yrs old
  11. Thin reflective vinyl

    Hi y'all! I'm in search of a thin reflective vinyl for somewhat intricate cuts and only know of the Oralite 5300 as the thinnest at 3.5mil. Curious to see what other brands there out that are similar or thinner that I may not know of as I'm new to this sort of thing. Thanks!
  12. Veloster Windshield Curve (Bottom)

    Does anyone have the curvature angle for the BOTTOM of a Veloster windshield for a vinyl banner? I don't have the car, but am going to be making a few banners and want them to follow the curve as best as possible. Thank you in advance for any help.
  13. Mimaki CG-130FX Settings Suddenly Way Off

    Hey all, hopefully one of you can help me out. I was plotting on the Mimaki this morning and it looks like the blade pulled back on a large section of the vinyl and backing and got jammed. I cleared out the vinyl and wiped the blade no problem but now my pressure settings are all WAY off...
  14. New Guy Suggested Equipment for Specific Job

    Good Morning, I'm new to this community but certainly not new to message boards/forums. My dilemma is this.... I have a graphics guy locally I am using but lately has been a little flaky as far as meeting deadlines and such, as well as the cost of getting graphics made (obviously I'm aware...
  15. Rant What do you think? Van vinyl

    A person came to us today very frustrated by a body shop close to me. They were supposed to remove old vinyl and apply new vinyl that was provided. This is on a "classic" vehicle that has a pretty good body. The paint was black, you can see my reflection taking the picture. The person comes to...
  16. Need Help Applying vinyl logos to fluted glass doors

    Hey everyone, I have a big client of ours that wants to add tenant logos to fluted glass doors (see attached pic). I haven't went to check them out yet, but I'm pretty sure both sides are fluted. Anyone ever attempted to letter these with vinyl? Curious what everyone thinks or if you have any...
  17. Discussion Where does one draw the line between graphics and a wrap?

    We've got a regular customer, which is a small local cable company, that wants us to do some new print and cut graphics on a couple of new vans. Well, they wanted partial wraps at first and I just threw together a rough wrap concept design (the design with the full-color family image) and gave...
  18. FireSprint.com

    FireSprint.com

    FireSprint is a wholesale screen and digital sign printer for the trade. We offer high-quality coroplast, foam board, aluminum, ACM, vinyl and more. Services We Offer: Graphic UV Screen Printing (48x36" maximum) Digital UV Flatbed Printing Rigid Substrates up to 8ft x 10ft or longer Digital...
  19. Need Help Cutting after print need advice!

    I've attached a screenshot of a job we are working on each different color is a varying opacity of white. We are having to print and take to our plotter and cut the file after the print is complete our issue is the architect wants it contour cut right up against the design which is almost...
  20. Wanted Graphics Installer Needed in Utah!

    RISE Exhibits is growing faster than we imagined and we are now looking for an experienced graphics installer! We specialize in trade show exhibits and environments. We are currently only doing flat wall surfaces but hope to spread our wings in the vehicle wrap industry in the future. Our...
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