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Even do a test. Try folding vs rolling a banner and see what happens. Never heard of a folded banner before.

We’re pretty much fully orafol when it comes to SAV so we should be fine based on the ones I’ve found so far. Though there doesn’t appear to be a lot of offerings. Looks like it’s pretty much the 3174 and the 3981 (I.e. cheap calendared or premium cast). I wonder how long the apparent 10 year...

Anyone got a % on how much dearer these films are comparatively to regular vinyls? Just before I phone my supplier tomorrow and have a mild heart attack

is this just a trait with metallic vinyls? I’ve been running a solvent for 6 years and never had to leave a 6mm unprinted gap on any SAV. (Though I don’t do any metallic stuff). If that were the case, solvents would be pointless. No problem with curling on laminated and non-laminated vinyls.

I’ve already emailed my work email to remind myself to look at environmentally friendly options on Monday lol. Companies (especially larger ones) will love that sort of press. We just got a huge contract so gonna suggest we look into this. I do worry about the planets reliance on burning old...

Depends how much you print/how quick you need it cut. We didn’t get the cam version and it still reads/cuts a roll of vinyl quicker than our Colorado (which is quick!) can print a roll so it doesn’t really bother us. With G performance activated you get to choose between high quality or high...

What file type are you using? I’ve seen this happen on our sublimation printer when I save artworks as low res png files. Just solid text etc that’s usually fine when actually pressed. Try exporting as something that supports vector (if not already). Does it look like that when you zoom into...

I would not spend money on this rip. It comes free with the printers for a reason. Sure, it’ll do what you need it to but the interface is horrible and you need to go through a good few screens to set up basic jobs. Though I found 5 was/is much friendlier than 6. (You could get 6 for free if you...

Nah whenever we have a pesky nozzle out I tend to start a nozzle wash, fill the capping station with fluid, get the head seated then unplug it and leave it overnight. Usually sorts any problems. As far as your tech goes. Changing dampers etc may be daunting to you, but it’s something that’s...

Firstly, it’s simply not the right printer for this application. So finding a media/laminate (you will need a laminate unless you get 0 rain) will be tough and expensive. plus canons ink is pretty hefty on the prograf series. If you’re replacing every two months or so and if it’s regularly...

How big is the sheet? What are the pinch rollers set at while printing and cutting? try turning the cut line on where it cuts between all 4 register marks (it does that first so you can see if the whole sheet is off or if it cuts fine to start off then gets worse) pressure and speed are also...

Always worth checking your battery health. Get a new battery in there and it runs good as new. Most of the time they slow down due to battery ageing/preventing battery ageing. Apple do try to charge a small fortune for a new battery, still cheaper than upgrading! Though now I’m on the iPhone 11...

If you cut down on time and labour, you’re cutting down on what you can potentially charge the customer. Are you in the business of making money, or saving people money? that said, fully believe contour cut window perf is a silly move. If they just want a small (1/4) logo, just either do cut...

We buy in reflective HTV then just layer on any designs. It’s a PITA but it works. Naturally, the more intricate the designs, the more annoying it is!

what about print blue on the clear, and leave the white bit clear. Back with a white adhesive side vinyl that’s been printed blue? Means you’re printing twice but would achieve this pretty easily It comes down to installing one vinyl, or layering them all as you install

I might be under thinking this. Print white text reverse on clear, laminate the clear with blue vinyl? (So in theory print side is adhesive side but you’re really seeing the back). I’m pretty sure the contravision brand has a roll of window perf that you can install on the inside and be viewed...

I laminate pretty much everything that leaves our shop. Even some customers.

We just send them back. The companies usually blame the couriers. We had a pallet of poster paper delivered the other day that had clearly been sitting in the rain for at least 6 hours. It was soaked. We just refuse anything that looks damaged or wet. used to happen a lot more than it does...

that’s almost perfect!

last I heard she got pretty heavily into the landscaping business and is doing great. So good that shes thinking about starting a sign shop!