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  1. Can these letters be fabricated?

    If so, do you know of a vendor? Gemini has a product line called Luxe but the minimum height is 8" tall. I have a call into them to see if they can do a 7" tall letter. These would be lit internally.
  2. Found out the hard way! FineCut8 doesn't work on latest Illustrator CC Update

    Ugh... Recommended reading for those in need! http://eng.mimaki.co.jp/news/software/entry-92872.html
  3. Anyone printing on Cooley, 3M Panagraphics III or similar: 60" width or less?

    Looking for a someone to print on Cooley, 3M Panagraphics III or similar (18-20 oz) Backlit Banner material. 2 graphics - 27" x 25 ft long. All the quotes I've gotten so far are being printed on 10-16 ft wide rolls and I'm getting killed on the waste. If anyone has rolls ~54-60", I'd like to...
  4. Need Recommendation for Backlit Banner for tradeshow exhibit

    We are producing a graphic for a tradeshow exhibit that has two curved internally illuminated headers. There will be a graphic on the inside and outside face of the curved header. Typically we do backlit dye sub fabric on structures like this, but with curves like this, we get "cupping" in the...
  5. Digitally Printed Shrink Sleeve Material for Packaging Prototypes

    Can anyone identify the material shown being printed on a mimaki, applied to a bottle and heated to shink to the container? We do rapid prototypes/mockups for one of our clients and I didn't realize this was possible. Any help is appreciated. https://youtu.be/SF_MG89k7vE
  6. The Impossible Utopia...

    Applies to Design, Signs, Exhibits and on and on and on...
  7. These two fonts? beautycare BRAZIL

    Any help appreciated. Thanks
  8. 60" Polycarbonate Laminate?

    Anyone know of a supplier that has 60" Polycarbonate Laminate? The widest I can find is 51". Need to lam a 59" wide graphic. Would like to have 10 mil if possible but I can make up the thickness on the backer. Thanks
  9. Printable/Rollable Stage Flooring - Flexible Vinyl Flooring

    I have a project that I need to replace some stage flooring for a tradeshow exhibit. The current product being used is 3/32" thick Eventflex Rollable Vinyl that has a cushioned backing which comes in various finishes but not a printable version. The client wants to have a graphic printed on...
  10. Mimaki JF-1631 - What happens if ink cartridge runs out in middle of a job?

    To my JF-1631 Band of Brothers out there (The few & the Frustrasted)... I'm getting ready to print 40+ 4x8 sheets with pretty heavy ink coverage and I have 5 cartridges with 2% ink left in them. Typically, I'll pull those and set them aside to use when I have a smaller job to run, but it made...
  11. Mutoh Valuejet Carriage Bearings Need Replacing

    Running a Mutoh 2628 TD 102" (bigger version of the 1628) doing Direct to Fabric Dye Sublimation printing. I started noticing metal shavings on top of the carriage rail. First thought... Bearings are going out. Called my trusty Mutoh dealer and found out that the entire carriage assembly has...
  12. Alternative Plastic for Self Healing Cutting Mats

    We need to buy new cutting mats for our 5x12 and 5x8 production table. The best price I've found so far is from SpeedPress for $242 for the 5x12 (with grid) and $143 (no grid) for the 5x8, but it costs $146 shipping from CA to GA. I found a site that stated that these were 180 gauge...
  13. NASA’s Giving Away Brilliant Space Travel Posters For Free

    Saw this on FB this morning. These are 14 awesome retro designs to promote a fictional space travel agency for Nasa's future space exploration. The high res files are huge and would make great prints. Thought I would share them with the community...
  14. Korographics or alternative wall paper

    Bidding on a high profile client project that has spec'd Korographics Abaco Beach pattern which is pebbled texture. What has your experience with this product? Are there suitable alternatives? Have you subcontracted the installation? Thanks in advance for your help.
  15. Instant One Media - Who's using it - How is it to work with?

    I just came across a post about Instant One this morning and its intriguing because of the price and the application that we have for it. We use a ton of Grimco's Brightline IM3201X-54 BriteLine Duration X, 3 mil, 5 year film, Permanent gray adhesive, eXtreme Air Egress. We build tradeshow...
  16. Mimaki JF-1631 Woes... This time - WATER LACK error

    Disclaimer - This machine has been slated to be sold since I started this job a year ago, and recently we had a tech come in to clean it up and get it running and ready to sell, which he did. Now we need to use it for a big project, and the tech is AWOL. I am not familiar with the machine...
  17. JV33-Rasterlink File Size vs Print Size issue

    I have been noticing recently on our prints that we have been losing anywhere from 1/8" to 1/4" on prints over 96" through the printer (feed direction). The scan direction size has been off by 1/16th to 1/8" at most . It hasn't been a huge problem till now since alot of our prints are created...
  18. WHOLESALE supplier of Routed Foam Letters near Los Angeles?

    Good Morning! I am currently doing a rebrand project for a nationwide company that has a large presence in Southern California. Most of the work so far has been on the east coast. I would like to partner with a wholesale vendor on the west coast, preferably in Southern California to produce...
  19. Do you charge more for white ink?

    Just curious... we just spent almost 3 weeks with our Agfa tech getting our Anapurna XL back up to speed to be able to print white. We've learned some costly lessons that I'd like to share with you. Since white ink is much more viscous than other colors and it tends to separate out if not...
  20. Dodge Viper Wrap

    Hey Guys, we are quoting on wrapping a 2002 Dodge Viper. Has anyone here wrapped one before? My main question is the hood. I can't see any way to wrap the hood in one piece of vinyl because its approximately 75" x 80". I would hate to see a seam right down the middle of the hood. Any...
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