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  1. Rasterlink Pro 5 SG install issue

    I finally splurged and bought a new pc with windows 7 (64bit) also bought a copy of raster link pro 5sg. when i install everything goes perfect, followed the instructions to a T activation goes perfect BUT, stupid But I open the software, it says please register printer at Printer Management...
  2. JV33 PRINT PROBLEMS.. thoughts?

    Been talking to my equipment rep about this they are not totally convinced on the cause, cleaned everything, some dampers are new, cap is new, wiper is new, the only other thing I didnt clean yet is the clear strip that head runs on. Its seems to happen only when the print is black, doesnt...
  3. ink / damper problem

    Yesterday one of the black dampers burst inside the jv33, nice mess it did anyways get 2 new dampers today, one for spare, try it out wont take any ink, so try the second one, same **** so now i decided to take them all out and clean the mess, in the dock ive been reading some posts and...
  4. 3m Window pert question

    I got in a fight with a back window off a Ford Windstar, well the Windstar won Im sitting here at home wondering what the hell happened, I think I have the wrong pert film I see theres basically 3 options from 3m for window perf film IJ 8171 8674ES IJ 65 I know I have the right lam...
  5. Rapid Tac on acrylic?

    after last week experience with alchol on acrylic, cracking the sheet can I use rapid tac on acrylic?
  6. new acrylics cracking wtf

    Did 2 signs for 1 customer, both new acrylics, weve installed cut viny to both of them , both full backgrounds. we installed part of the backgrounds with alcohol/water mix, both acrylics crack after installation of the vinyl. would the alcohol make the acrylics crack is that possible?
  7. jv33 magenta not printing

    Printed about 1000 green labels this morning totalling about 20 yards by 48", when getting close to the end of the print the green was getting extremely light. so i did a few cleans , ink fills , nozzle wash, called the tech line, I was told its probably the pump, anything I can try, to maybe...
  8. jv33 printing problem

    I printed a bunch of yellow decals this morning, color wasnt perfect but it was good enough for the time the customer wanted them in , so I setup my next job some yellow logos for one of my regular customers, well they are priniting almost orange with big banding of mangenta. tried like 20...
  9. roll lenghts are they accurate?

    Im printing a trailer wrap and Im cutting it tight, do they actually give you 10 yards or do they give you some extra material. someone out here must of measured one haha!! Ive got a 10 yard roll going, but by calculations Im missing 22" damm
  10. Sign holder

    Im looking for a place to order these 2"x4" and another slightly bigger size anybody have an idea of a supplier preferrably in Canada but if I have no choice Ill go U.S. let me know Thanks
  11. 3m discontinuing 3430 series

    Can anybody confirm this and if so why? they are this vinyl is way more eco friendly cheaper and does a great job. Im trying to find some answers
  12. does anybody print door hangers here

    Im looking to print 30000 door hangers 3.5x8.5 Ive looked on a lot of sites a lot of them either dont print that much or wont ship that much. where's the best place to get that printed thanks
  13. Printing advice needed

    I need to print 2 signs on clear vinyl using my jv33, I need to install those 2 prints to some alupanel boards that are already covered with 3m reflective engineer grade prismmatic white. my question is should I double hit the print to get a better result,( like doing a illuminated sign) or...
  14. I need a Plastic type substrate 3/4 thick???

    I need a plastice type susbrate 3/4 thick , color doesnt matter as long as its durable in cold weather and I can stick refelective to it. I suggested something else to my customer, but since they are always right ,well hes gonna get his way thanks
  15. entrance mat with logos

    Does anyone know of a good supplier for entrance mats with printed logos on them. preferably in canada but might consider US. The ones Im trying to contact seem to be pretty busy and dont repy
  16. 3m 3690

    I will throw this stupid material out the door, I have no profile for it and I cannot print it without it become all wrinkled up and slight head strikes any ideas, if not its going to the landfill
  17. shocking lamination

    Ive been getting static shocks off my seal laminator, when Im laminating prints its fine but any substrates, dibond, coroplast,mdo whatever yesterday I was mounting prints to coroplast and I was gonna cut excess coro so I grabbed a steel ruler WACKKKK!!! ouch!! thta one almost made my heart...
  18. paper stock lockout tags

    Does anyone know where I could outsource some heavy paper or cardstock lock out tags they 3"x5" double side printing one side is fluo orange or yellow the other side is white and its black printing only preferably in canada but might go U.S. if I have no choice Thanks Mitch
  19. Installing a multiple panel print

    Ive been making signs now for over 10 years but Ive been only a year or so with my mimaki jv33 160 Ive done a few signs for example 8feet high by 16feet wide so 4 4x8 sheets what my problem is when I install my graphics on these sheets I have a tendency for being off between the panels either...
  20. Managing shop workflow

    Anybody have any tips on getting a good workflow schedule, Im having problems managing and taking smaller jobs while having bigger projects going , some customers realize that my bigger jobs and contracts are what pays the bills and put it off till I have time to produce them but I always get a...
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