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  1. Help choosing a second printer

    I'm looking for options for a second printer at our shop and am not real sure where to start. I was hoping some of you here could give any reccomendations and/or share your experiances(pros and cons). We currently have a HP Latex 365 and use Feli for Rip and Print, which has been good, but...
  2. I need recommendations for a new printer

    Sorry, I know this type of post probably gets annoying to some people, but I'm hoping one or two people will be able to guide me in the right direction. I currently have an Epson Surecolor S50675. It has been fine for the most part, but I've had my share of frustrations with it - mainly head...
  3. Blurry, Grainy print quality -- Zhongye E1800

    Hello all, I am in a situation with my printer. The quality in my printer has degraded badly. I can no longer print images no matter the resolution at a clear quality. It seems that over the hot weekend something affected it. My prints come out grainy and blurry, with what appears to be tiny...
  4. Question How to you make large purchasing decisions?

    Hello everyone! UPDATED: Here's a link to our blog post with the deck and sample file to download: https://firesprint.com/blog/index.php/2021/11/11/firehour-making-large-purchasing-decisions-in-the-sign-print-industry/ How do you make large purchasing decisions? I would like to discuss...
  5. Need opinion on decision to expand business to printing...

    I've been doing vinyl graphics (die-cut) for about 5 years now (locally and online) and I feel it's finally time to quit turning people away that are seeking printed products - I'm ready to add printing options to my list of services. I'm torn between spending extra for new and having...
  6. Help with Mutoh vj1624

    Hi I'm having trouble with my printer and looking to see if someone may be able to help its a mutoh vj1624. The printer recently stopped printing cyan so we took the head out to try to flush it out. After reinstalling the head in the printer it then wouldn't print at all we discovered one of the...
  7. Need Help Error code 2320 ColorPainter M64s

    Hello, I'm having this error code 2320 and I have found the original producer error code list, but it is not listed. I replaced my wiper blade and yet I am still having my issue. It isn't allowing me to even move the carriage. Any advice?
  8. Need Help Help me find a better printing solution

    Hi guys, I'm new to the forum and I'd love your help in finding a better printer solution for the company I work for. Any ideas are greatly appreciated. With all the printing options out there, I'm hoping you can help me narrow down my options. My work prints automotive gauge faces...
  9. Question Printer purchase

    Does anyone have, or is anyone considering the 10 foot HP 1500 latex printer. We would be selling our HP 8 foot wide LX600 printer if we got one. All comments welcomed. Dave ODell
  10. Need Help SOLVED Now Processing on Roland 540

    Good afternoon, I seem to be having an issue with the Roland Soljet Pro III XC-540 at my place of work. I usually leave it in sleep mode during the night after work, and when I come back the next morning and press the power button, the display reads "Now Processing" and the only way to clear it...
  11. New printer

    I have purchased an oric 1.6m printer (chinese) with dx5 printhead and sublimation ink. When I try to print test strip it is only printing one color. The ink is coming through the print head after I suction with the syringe, inkfill and several head cleanings. The dampers are filled. What could...
  12. I am buying a large format printer this week, only question is which one?

    Hello potential salesman or woman, I recently was told by a client that I would get all of their work if I got my own printer. This would triple my biz. Only problem is I know nothing about large format printing. Regardless, I am buying my own printer.. new. I am keen on the signwarehouse...
  13. Choosing a Printer

    Hi all, I am interested in starting to make small vinyl decals and different sized (still small) die cuts. I've been looking online for different vinyl decal printers but I can only seem to find printers that look extremely cheap, or those that are way too big for my current needs. I plan to get...
  14. Road Signs Equipment

    I'm thinking about making road signs. Have someone used the Hp Latex to print on engineer grade reflective sheet? What equipment do you recommend me? (printer, cutter, laminator?) Or would you rather start making them with electrocut overlay? I would appreciate your advices. Thank you
  15. Should I buy the LEJ-640?

    I am looking into the market of purchasing a new printer to go with my aging Roland VP-540. I have seen the Roland LEJ-640 Hybrid UV-LED and very interested due to the size and pricing, but have hear many negatives regarding speed and acceptance of certain materials. I am limited on space to...
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