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  1. Ink syphoning by itself!?

    Is it possible for my ink to syphon itself out into the waste station!? If so what would cause this. I have noticed my bottle full to the rim a couple times and I really don't do to many cleanings.. also I've noticed Im going through more ink cartridges then normal.
  2. INK Fill

    Is there any way to an ink fill on only some of the cartridges? or will it only do all?
  3. Old ink from Fellers?

    I just ordered a black and yellow Falcon 220 inks. The Black is MFG. oct.2011 but the yellow is mfg. Aug. 2010! That's a year and a half old. Should I be worried about the yellow and return it?
  4. Lowes new Valspar spray cans are TERRIBLE

    Has anyone else tried these things yet!? I ripped the top locking ring off and it still sprays horrible and then starts dripping, 3 cans have done it so far. Theres no way to put an old tip on either.. im disappointed.
  5. Old ink cartriges useable?

    A lot of my old Mutoh cartridges have little puddles of ink in them. For instance I have like 3 yellows that each have that little bit in them. Has anyone ever had a way to pull it out of each of them and add back to a maybe half full one!? Seems like a waste of ink if they just get thrown out...
  6. Solid color changes when printing

    I keep getting a change in tone in my print in the same area every time I try to print. Its a blue logo that has a lot of area. Its a solid color but at one point in the image it keeps changing from a light blue to a darker blue. Its very slight but I can be seen. I tried re-ripping twice. I...
  7. Color change

    I keep getting a change in tone in my print in the same area. Its a blue logo that has a lot of area. Its a solid color but at one point it keeps changing from a light blue to a darker blue. Its very slight but I can be seen. I tried re-ripping twice. I re filled the image. I also tried...
  8. Boat Lettering

    Can someone tell me how well printed lettering on cast with luster laminate will hold up to saltwater on a boat compared to cast solid vinyl? Thanks
  9. A con Artist Customer

    What should I do: This is a neighbor lady(supposed to be good friend of wife) This customer has been conning me and I'm trying to hold my ground. From the start they said they had a couple quotes for X amount and would like to give me the work if I match it. (Price is just about on target) I...
  10. How could this happen?

    Falcon Outdoor was running great for a long time. The other day I noticed my pump hose was messed up and caught near the gears. I've had to fix this same problem before... no big deal. So everything goes back together as planned and I'm getting horrible banding from the heads not all firing in...
  11. Heavy ARMS marks

    Hi. I am having a problem with my Q-100 reading my crop marks. The only way I can get it to read is if I go over them with a black sharpie marker. Is there a way to get them to print heavier (not more ink) but thicker in flexi 8?
  12. Transfer tape or not?

    I'm going to be doing about 40 sets of doors for a company's vehicles. They will be digital printed and cold laminated in luster. I priced it low for them and they are applying themselves. My question is, should I put transfer tape on these or just send them a felt squeegee and let them apply...
  13. Leaving printer on

    I have a Prismjet Extra. I'm wondering if there are ANY benefits to leaving it running at all times? Does it do anything to keep itself clean, auto cleaning or anything like that?
  14. Cutting stickers out

    Whats the best way to cut completely through the vinyl and the backing to make shaped stickers? I don;t want to damage the plastic strip or the blade.
  15. Pulling ink to work!?

    I cant understand this. Why do I need to pull ink from the waste line in order to get my heads to print fully? Almost every day I go to print and I have almost nothing coming out of the heads, sometimes more then others. . SO when I do a nozzle check I usually have some mixed colors and...
  16. What should I do (charging tax)

    I have a customer (neighbor friend) who is buying signs from me for their business. The problem is they keep asking me to not charge tax, but they dont want to pay cash and they want an itemized invoice. I did it once for them and they paid me their business check. Now I have another job I did...
  17. Need help with application!

    I printed two 36" round logos for a customer. I am out of laminate so I just masked them and applied to windows. They came out with TONS of large bubbles. I did it in direct sun also. I am wondering if I can get away without the laminate if I do it in the shade when it cools down in the...
  18. Prismjet Extra

    Is it a bad thing to pull out the ink cartridges to check how much is left in them and pop them back in?
  19. 1 Shot Speed Dry Clear over Enamel Spray?

    Has anyone used this combo? The tech support from 1shot will not tell me if it will work or not.
  20. Printing on Laminate

    I have a small job that the customer wants something wrapped in clear with some graphics on it. Can I print right onto a laminate and apply that? Will it work for an indoor display that will not be exposed to much?
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