New 1204, New Business! Set-Up Questions!

Greetings everyone... I took the plunge quit my job and started a new Design Studio / Sign Shop.

I've got a VJ-1204 and a 4x8 CNC Router to start. I'm using an Intel iMac (24") with Parallels running Windows for Production Manager (Flexi RIP) to print. Works great! I use a Mac primarily because we are a Design Studio and I hate using sign programs. They are weak in my opinion. I can look at a design for a sign or logo and tell if the designer used a PC or not. (I prefer the Adobe products, as I've been using them since '93 professionally... well Aldus for Page Maker back then) Anyway, not important... whatever allows you to be productive.

My question is about the VJ-1204 and wanting to get it to print edge to edge. For instance, if a client wants a 30" wide fabric banner for a trade show... I don't want to produce a product that only printed close to the edge. Or what about wall mural panels where there needs to be slight overlap. Obviously, the print needs to go to the edge. I can't see back trimming over the length to being very productive, or very accurate for that matter. What if I tried using PhotoTex, and couldn't very well trim the edges without it fraying? I need the printer to print to the edge.

I saw the post where someone mentioned "tricking" the printer by removing something... please explain that a little more in detail. I'm new to the machine, but not to signs and wide format stuff. Warranty issues aside please.

I appreciate any feedback. I finally got internet access like yesterday, after a 2 month lapse in service, so I'll be checking this thread with bated breath!

Check out my lame-o website I threw together. When I get a little more time I'll polish it up.

MrBillsWorkshop.com