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  1. 1/2" Foam Board Base

    Hello, I am looking for either a cardboard base or a metal base to hold up large 1/2" Foam Board graphics. We have been using SpiderFeet Stand-Up Bases but the signs can fall over if there is a gust of wind. See attached images for the cardboard and metal base. Where can I purchase these? Or do...
  2. Suggestions Looking For Silicone for SEG

    Hello, I am looking to purchase silicone for SEG frames. See image for reference. Where can I buy rolls of this?
  3. Suggestions Vinyl Decal Application Supplies

    Hello, I am creating a list of materials to create a vinyl application kit for my company. The kit would include cleaning and materials needed to install vinyl decals on flat walls, floors and glass. Cleaning Solution: Water and Iso, Water and detergent, or water and baby shampoo. What do you...
  4. Suggestions Temp Low Adhesive Vinyl on Wallpaper

    Hello, I have a client asking to place a low adhesive vinyl graphic on wallpaper. The graphic would be up for 3 days. Do you guys have suggestions on what type of vinyl would be good for this project? We generally use 3M™ Controltac™ Print Film 40C for our wall graphics. Does the type of...
  5. Need Help Thread splitting when sewing a double-hem

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  6. Discussion HP FB750 Printer cost per square foot?

    Hello, my company recently purchased the HP FB750 and want to know how we can estimate the average ink cost to run a job by sq ft. Any other additional costs you use to estimate how much it costs to run a job?
  7. Suggestions Using an 8ft Upright and Base to create a directional sign

    Hello, I am tasked with creating a directional sign that is 8ft tall and will have signs pointing in various directions. See attached images for what I am trying to create. I am thinking about using an 8ft Upright and Base for the sign but I am wondering how I can attach some Sintra signs to the...
  8. Need Help Graphics Installation Training & Testing Programs?

    I would like to get better at applying vinyl and was wondering if there are classes that teach you. I know of 3M Graphics Installation Training & Testing Programs but I am wondering if there are any in Florida and or Illinois
  9. Need Help Edge to edge printing on a HP FB750

    Hello, I am trying to print edge to edge on a HP FB750. I make the graphic larger than the actual graphic but when I try to set negative margins, the printer will crop my graphic to the scanned dimensions. How do I setup and print the graphic so it physically prints off of the ridge panel so I...
  10. Need Help Direct Printing on Corrugated Cardboard not printing the full image

    Hello, I am trying to do an edge to edge print using a HP FB750 onto a Corrugated Cardboard box that I have flattened. I loaded the media into the printer, set the depth and have made my graphic print the full box but for some reason the print stops halfway through at 24" but the graphic depth...
  11. Need Help Cutting a circle graphic that is laminated

    Hello, I have printed on General Formulations 212 and laminated with GF 211. I placed the 36" circle graphic in our Graphtec 8600 and got a jagged edge when cutting. I have attached a picture of the cut. Tool: CB09U Speed: 12 cm/s Acceleration: 1 Cut Force: 35 Cutter Perforation: 8mm / 0.35mm...
  12. Need Help Print quality issues with General Formulations 212

    Hello, I am having troubles printing on General Formulations 212. I don't see this happening in any of my other vinyls I print on using the same printer. I have created my own profile in Caldera and have tried some other generic vinyl printing profiles but with no luck. The cracking is most...
  13. Suggestions Suggestions for holding 8ft wide Rolls

    Looking for suggestions on how to store an 8ft wide roll of material when not printing on it and I would like to hold the rolls on the wall. I am wondering if I place the roll on the wall on some type of slanted bracket, would that put a dent into the material.
  14. Suggestions Looking for a substrate to print column wraps with a HP FB750

    We have a HP FB750 and we're looking to print on a substrate to make column wraps using the roll kit accessory. So we are looking for substrate recommendations that would look good with UV inks.
  15. Need Help Deciding what printer new printer to get

    Hello, I am looking for a new printer to expand the capabilities of my print shop. I currently have 2 HP Latex 260 printers. Majority of our jobs are for Trade Shows, Hotel branding, and corporate events. I have had a pretty good experience using the HP 260 printers and the support has been...
  16. Need Help Latex Printing on Vinyl has squiggly like debris

    Hi, usually after printing darker graphics, I notice a lot of squiggly like debris on the print. I don't believe these are consistent spots. I downloaded and used the Orajet printer profile while printing in Caldera. Printer: HP Latex 260 Substrate: Orajet 3621 What are some tips on how to...
  17. Suggestions Seal SolvoPrint™ Easy Dot leaves residue after removal

    We printed on the Seal SolvoPrint™ Easy Dot vinyl using our HP Latex 260 printer. We installed a 40" W x 20" H print on some elevator doors at a hotel. After 3 days, we removed the cling and it left a residue on the elevator. What type of products can we use to clean up the residue? We tried...
  18. Need Help Unable to pull back tab that holds blue replacement funnel

    Hi, I am having an issue pulling back the blue latch that connects to the blue funnel during the printhead cleaning kit replacement. -- Update: I have finally got it after awhile of pulling at it with various tools.
  19. Need Help Streaks of lighter color for solid background on HP Latex 260 Printer

    Hello, I am seeing a consistent lighter streak that is supposed to be a solid color. The streaks are vertical so I don't think this is a banding issue. Printer: HP Latex 260 RIP Program: Caldera 11 Media Type: Seal SolvoPrint Easy Dot
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