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  1. Going to SGIA for the first time.. I got some questions

    First time SIGA This is my first time also. If u guys decide to have a meet up area le me know.
  2. absolute bidding insanity

    I have a guy in my area that does all the police cars. He drives 60 miles one way to do the install and charges 250 per car. I think he lives by the addage "We'll lose a bit on each car, and make it up in the quantity." Bob "We don't do no stinkin cop cars" Cap AAI Gilbert, MN
  3. Printed Vinyl Partner

    Why not find a local supplier? I work work with several other local shops. Even a print shop world famous for their maps. To let people know we print all their maps would be a hoot. But look at the up side. No marketing cost for me. Just print, finish and deliver, get paid. Much better than...
  4. Need Advise on following Aqueous Rolls

    Awhile back I used some "waterproof" substrate designed for outdoor use on my Epson aqueous printer. Printed a sample. Ran it under the faucet and tried to smear the image. No way. It looked great. I made 32 double sided 24" x 36" signs for one of my customers. They looked great. Customer was...
  5. Help ID this one...

    Might not be...gotta try. The only thing the client brought in was a worn out t shirt. That's the best scan I could get. AI Trace did not do much. The old saying S in ... S out.
  6. Help ID this one...

    Here's one I can't seem to find...the MW in the middle... Thanks
  7. Heavy duty banner/canvas

    Being in the sound business for over forty years gives me a little insight on the way these things are handled. Being in the sign/print business for over eight years as given me the insight for these type of applications. We use 18oz banner vinyl. Print it with no lamination. It will be rolled...
  8. United States, Minnesota - Gilbert

    Signs 101 Network RegistryIn what country are you located? USA In what state or province are you located? MN In what city or town are you located? Gilbert What large city is nearest you? Duluth Check all items that apply to your listingInstallations (Basic, no permits) Group Purchasing...
  9. What would you do?

    Did you tell him upfront there was a layout/design fee? What exactly was the deposit for? Do the right thing.
  10. printing on inside of the plate

    Sublimate? I sublimate plates all the time.... Provided we're talking the same kind of plate. Has to be a sublimatable plate
  11. Foamboard and Grommets

    Banner Up Why not use a banner up. This worked for me on a bunch of foam core POS signs I made. Not as cheep as grommets but worked well
  12. Retractable Banner Scratching? how to prevent

    I have printed on synthetic material and used clear coat on regular vinyl. Both seem to work fine for me.
  13. Problem with my Mutoh

    Mutoh I had the same issue with my VJ1304. Here is what solved it for me. Turn off the power. UNPLUG the power plug. Remove the back cover. Look on the main processor circuit board. To the left I believe. You will see a memory chip in a socket. CAREFULLY release the chip from the socket...
  14. Color Matching equipment?

    Color App There is a color app I have on my IPhone that came from Oracal. I believe it's main function is to capture a color and then match it to an Oracal Vinyl. I have used this to grab colors from signs and match them in house. I believe it' called Color Match?
  15. Portable Generator Question.

    Definitely a 2 person lift!
  16. Portable Generator Question.

    Geni Use I work with generators all the time in my "other business" Concert Sound. Everything has gone digital in that world. I find for small systems the Honda Gen sets work very well. Very quiet compared to other brands. A couple of points. Using any digital gear (computer) requires a UPS...
  17. Help identify this font

    Does this look like something made up?
  18. Help identify this font

    I've looked and haven't had any luck. It's a bad customer jpg. Thanks in advance! Bob Cap AAI Gilbert, MN
  19. Inconsistant results

    Mugs I have been doing mug sublimation for several years. Awhile back I decided to run a batch test. I donated a pile of mugs to the cause. Three main things surfaced. Keeping the pressure at "Firm" Real FIRM. Haven't broken a mug yet. Pre heat @ 345 degrees. 350 degrees - 120 Seconds -...
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