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  1. Looking for input on CET QE purchase

    Raedeke, I can give you some insight on this printer as well as deinstall it and install it if you choose to buy it. CET Color used to be my company, but I left and started Vanguard Digital Printing Systems. I brought 8 key employees with me. Give me a call. Dave Cich 404-915-7524
  2. Generic alternative... UV InkJet filters. Anyone tried?

    filters All, The print head manufacture (Ricoh/Fuji/Toshiba) all insist on the use of Pall filters only, or the head would have no warranty. The um is very important, as it indicates the particle size filtered, again dictated by manufacture. I only took a small mark up on the filters as they...
  3. come say hi

    To all Signs 101 members: We will be displaying our new printer in booth 4169 at SGIA. Please come say hi! Dave Cich
  4. My new company-Vanguard Digital Printing Systems

    not giving any printers away Just demoing our prototype machine. Come see me in booth 4169. Dave
  5. My new company-Vanguard Digital Printing Systems

    Good afternoon all! I would like to invite everyone to my booth at SGIA, #4169. We are co-exhibiting with Rock Hill. I can show you my new flatbed (prototype), explain how will continue to support the CET printers, and hopefully buy you a beer! See everyone at the show! Dave
  6. CET issues all over again - what do I do - am I crazy? Horrible print quality?

    Tom, What DPI are you ripping at? What Screen are you using? How many passes?
  7. thank you!

    Dear customers, colleagues, partners, and friends on Signs 101, On August 11th I resigned my position as COO for CET Color. This was an extremely difficult decision for me, as I poured my passion and energy into the company for the last 7 years. Our success was due to all of you, and my...
  8. CET issues all over again - what do I do - am I crazy? Horrible print quality?

    Follow up Joined, i thank you for your post. All printer manufactures have issues occasionally. Today I had a customer in buying his second unit after having issues with an HP 700. Last week, we helped an oce customer resell his 660xt after only having issues for the first year. I am...
  9. CET printer - Caldera?

    Christ, We support both. we are neutral on the decision. I would just make sure that you specify on the preinstall what you decide to go with. Right now, customers choose Onyx 80% of the time, so we test at the factory with Onyx unless noted. Dave cich
  10. CET issues all over again - what do I do - am I crazy? Horrible print quality?

    add on Execuprint, this goes for every ink jet printer, and is a must for G7 certification, as well as good color management Dave
  11. CET issues all over again - what do I do - am I crazy? Horrible print quality?

    I will call and help you tomorrow. lack Tom, i just read your post. There are many things in it that concern me. I will call and help tomorrow. We have 6 g7 profiles with each machine. Since the ink lays on top of most of the substrates, they are not media specific except for white. I...
  12. CET issues all over again - what do I do - am I crazy? Horrible print quality?

    I will try and answer your question in a different way Gavriel. when we build the algorithm to lay down the dots, the key is to place the dots side by side. When static enters the equation, the charge deflects the dot. When it deflects the dot, the dots do not land where they are suppose to...
  13. CET issues all over again - what do I do - am I crazy? Horrible print quality?

    Gavriel, i am sorry I can't help you then. If you want to improve your quality, please follow my suggestions. It will get you what you want and need. Like I offered before, I will even split the cost of someone to come in and write custom professional profiles. At humidity less than 20% it...
  14. CET issues all over again - what do I do - am I crazy? Horrible print quality?

    Disappointed Gavriel, i am disappointed you took our discussion public, but it may help. This will be my only post on this subject. I will actually not have access for a couple of weeks. As I expliained, you need a profile. Second, you have the printer in a warehouse with less than 20%...
  15. Clear coat on brass

    Sir, The issue you are having is due to 1000s of dots growing together trapping air bubbles. There is no fix. Sorry.
  16. Tech service in Chicagoland area for CET Flatbed printer

    Tech Sir, we actually have three certified technicians in Chicago. We can probably help you out for less than the cost of an airline ticket. Dave Cich
  17. Thank you!

    Happy New Years All! As I was reflecting on 2014, and planning 2015, it dawned on me that I need to be more thankful to many people. I get caught up in the day to day issues too much some times, and forget to celebrate our success in the big picture. We sold over 200 printers in the...
  18. Issues with CET and getting a runaround -suggestions? Help?

    follow-up Gavriel, I'm glad the two rows of Gen 5 heads are running well for you, and you see we stand behind our products. Dave
  19. Cet printing white ink on recycled board

    Issue Kanaelder, i believe this is a profiles issue that can be overcomes in a few different ways. call my office in the am and I will help you. David Cich 404-505-1890.
  20. Issues with CET and getting a runaround -suggestions? Help?

    Response Gavriel is a valuable customer of ours. I spoke to him today. We will go back on site Monday to try to align his machine again so he can produce the small knock out fonts needed for the small magnets he produces (business card size give or take) bi-directionally instead of...
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