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Recent content by soggywinter

  1. Chromaluxe white signs

    I have a customer request to print a bunch of black text on white signs on Chromaluxe panels ranging from 4x6 to 16x24. My experience so far has been printing photos that have heavy ink coverage, with polypoplin fabric on top. I'm having two issues- 1) the black text has green ghosting around it...
  2. Sticker media supplier in the PNW?

    They have a Portland warehouse too.
  3. Sticker media supplier in the PNW?

    Grimco's Seattle warehouse has been reliable for me having stuff in stock and free local delivery.
  4. Epson Support is TERRIBLE!

    Dealers (Grimco in your case) should be able to to reach someone at Epson with authority to get your issue escalated.
  5. Printing United 2023 - You going?

    Almost skipped his Printing United because Atlanta, but I'm going for the classes and to look at garment and CNC machines for future expansion.
  6. AirMark

    Second. My team hasn't need much help from them, but they are superb when we do.
  7. Rant Hiring Installers

    Has anyone had good or bad experiences sending wrap newbies to training? I'm hoping to add vehicle graphics to my service offerings next year if I can lease an appropriate space for it. My plan is to lean on Lowen Trade Source, Wrap Academy, Addendo, or another hands on learning resource to get...
  8. Onyx swatches not matching output of the same value

    I had a customer bring in an ACM sign to color match (one color text on white). I printed a swatch sheet from Onyx Go Plus on an Epson S40600 to get a CMYK value to match. The swatch value was used to set the text color in InDesign and the Indesign file was exported with as CMYK with a built in...
  9. Canon Colorado M Series.

    Double check with a dealer or sales rep, but M3 - $40,000 to $50,000 spitball M5 - $70,000-$80,000 spitball They have various options for service plans and parts There may be discounts at Printing United and December (there were in 2022 anyway)
  10. A tale of woe for an Epson SureColor printer and Epson parts

    Thanks for the info. Can you share how you got the service manual?
  11. Canon Colorado M Series.

    I talked to Canon at ISA23. The white ink feature activation is around $6000 USD. They think the white ink will be 30% to 50% more than CMYK per liter.
  12. Canon Colorado M Series.

    The 1650 is about $70,000 USD and the 1630 $40,000 to $50,000 depending on add-ons. Maintenance plans are an additional cost. I'd guess the M series are similar priced since the M changes are incremental, but the white ink capability is a low 5 figure add-on. I'll be asking at ISA!
  13. Western US trade vendor for banners

    Thanks. Cathy was really helpful. Firesprint and Signs365 both print their banners in Michigan, which is further than I want to deal with shipping and risks from cross dock damage.
  14. Western US trade vendor for banners

    Good Morning I'm looking for a trade vendor in the Western US (ideally Seattle area) who can print single sided 72x120" banners on 13oz or thicker media with hems and grommets. My customer is used to banners with photos that I run on an Epson S40600, so inkset with comparable gamut and dmax...
  15. Questions on Epson Surecolor F570

    Sublimation ink works with polyester fabric only, but it dies the fabric as opposed to sitting on top like HTV. I would recommend talking to Conde Systems about your applications and the F570. They have been my sublimation supplier since 2004 and are solid Epson resellers and have excellent support.
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