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I always use cast vinyl and lam for vehicles even if they are a flat surface. Not worth saving a few bucks when you have to redo it. I do see the wrinkling happen when screws are tightened too much.

Oracal 3105 High Tac vinyl works well

I talked with an installer who used it. He said it is tough wrapping bumpers because while you are laying down the vinyl and getting over a curve the opposite side comes off. It's a 2 handed operation. For flat surfaces it would be great. I can't see using it for vehicles especially...

I’ve used both and can tell you the quality from signs2trade is much better as well as quality control. I just received a 8’ x 40’ banner from Signs2trade and it was perfect. I have had quality issues with signs365

Try printing a sample with pre press and use the generic Roland profile. Make sure you laminate it and take it outside to see the colors. We print a lot of 3M and have had this issue using the 3M profile.

I have found using climb direction I get a lot more out of the bits. With conventional direction the aluminum composite will destroy the bits faster.

I would save up and buy the same type of equipment you are using now. Why bother with trying to learn a new system as you will have other things to worry about. Definitely go with a 54" Roland printer, Graphtec plotter and either a Seal or Royal Sovereign laminator. Skip the headaches of...

That's ashame as I am hearing a bunch of horror stories about the newer Roland printers. My XC-540 is 12 years old and has run 8-10 hours a day since I bought it. I've had routine maintenance and repair on it but overall it has been great. With all of these issues with the newer models I...

I typically charge $95/hour plus cost of bits. If it is a big job I give them my hourly rate and let them know bits are around $40/ea. It has worked out well. Usually while the machine is running, my guy can be doing other jobs around the shop.

Whenever I have had clogged heads I did a head soak by cutting a piece of coroplast and put the wipes on it soaked with flush. Tape the coroplast underneath to the heads. Let it soak for a couple hours. This has worked for me.

We have used Bic/Norwood with great results

Have you cleaned your encoder strip? If it is clean it may the encoder reader sensor. I had the same thing happen to me and it was the sensor which had to be replaced

I've never gotten 5 years out of Oracal calendared laminate. I'm lucky to get 2-3 years. Anything going outside which needs to be laminated gets 3M cast.

Your machine needs adjusting. I just went through this with my Royal Sovereign laminator. You have too much pressure on one side. Humidity has nothing to do with it.

I had the same issues you are having and changed the servo board which solved the problems. No more scan motor errors.

I tried looking these up on Harbor Freights website but could not find it. Would you happen to have a part number? Thanks

I like 3M5100 the best. Have tried Oracal reflective in the past but had problems with fading. No issues with 3M.

Make sure the ink line is not kinked as I've had that happen before. Also make sure you change out ink before it runs out.

We use 18oz pole banner material and use VHB tape for pockets in addition to grommets. Works great

I have a 52" Grizzly shear I bought off Ebay. We've been using it for several years and love it. Cuts .040, .080 and 3mm dibond everyday.