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  1. HP Latex - Color Consistency and Print Head Life

    In the on-board HP printer profile. You would do that for every frequently used profile any time you change a head (hence the preference to change multiple heads) . I think some on here even re-calibrate daily or weekly although that seems excessive to me. Also, you mentioned panels not...
  2. HP Latex - Color Consistency and Print Head Life

    I mentioned this on several similar posts, but we do planned changes in the 3800-4200 range. Usually try to time it to change several at a time so we can recalibrate profiles at same time. So much better than chasing color issues. Not sure optimizer really causes color shift, but your test...
  3. Best protection for ACM outdoor signs?

    We edge tape calendared print instead of wrap edges; same principle though.
  4. Fat head requests for high school graduation

    Usually the reference to 'fatheads' is the product marketed on the web by that name, which is a contour cut removable/re-postionable wall product. Nothing special; we do those as print/cut using any number of repostionable wall products printed with whatever piece of crap photo (that we charge...
  5. end of support for windows 7

    Good point; A $750 - $1000 PC depreciated over 7 years is chump change. For that money you get Win 10 pro and can run almost anything in your shop (RIP/File Server/Business applications) for the next 5-7 years except your design PCs and even a decent design PC can be spec'd out for close to...
  6. Suggestions What printer and media to print these stickers?

    I would sub to someone like Stouse which has all types of specialty applications.
  7. Any good wall mural that doesn't deforms when printing on 360?

    Lots of good video out there and we subscribe to Justin Pate's Wrap Institute which has a wealth of information. Common problems for panel match would include excessive handling of the prints along the edges, using heat during application , pulling large swaths of liner (allows weight of...
  8. Any good wall mural that doesn't deforms when printing on 360?

    Just plain 'ole original Photoex. They have an opaque version with blockout, but haven't tried that.
  9. Any good wall mural that doesn't deforms when printing on 360?

    Phototex a good option. But are you wanting to switch materials primarily because of the panel alignment issues? If so you might want to instead re-evaluate your installation techniques. We've used Latex going on 10 years and wall graphics are our no. 1 product, most of it non-textile...
  10. My kid's Second Grade Spelling List this week....haha

    Then let me spell it out for you. I don't disagree on your political view, but as it relates to our business, I'm glad that a second grader is actually getting some challenging words to spell. Seems like every other college graduate I interview doesn't even know basic spelling and has become...
  11. My kid's Second Grade Spelling List this week....haha

    OK Gino, let's try to nudge this in another but related direction. Just did some large indoor banners for a sports facility. The buyer was having a fund raising poker game (don't ask) and someone noticed two spelling errors. After five proofs among half dozen people (embarrassingly including...
  12. Need Help How do you convince a local bank their logo looks like a DAYCARE?

    Unless you are their agency, you should stay out of it. Look on the bright side,if its as bad as you say, it won't be long before they are changing it again.
  13. I need new Large Format customers! I heard production houses are a good gig?

    What factors make you successful in museum niche? Apparently you are good at that so seems you would want to do more of what you're good doing. Just guessing here, but museums require some level of creativity, sourcing unique products and display methods, probably at very healthy margins...
  14. Suggestions Have a need for some ideas...............................

    Well, I'm inspired by the guys who invented knifeless tape and sold it to 3m so I'm working on my aluminum magnet patent. When ready will crowd fund and S101 members will get first crack.
  15. Suggestions Have a need for some ideas...............................

    Yeah, those special magnets made for aluminum work great.
  16. edges of material lifting on painted drywall

    Maybe - we tested that against ProBond adhesive promotor and had better luck with the probond on really tough to adhere paint with which we were having issues - plus Probond less expensive per oz. Both seem to work though.
  17. Suggestions Update on Banner Frames for Box Trucks?

    It's been a couple of years since I did a full coverage banner frame system for a box truck. Last I used was something from these guys: wide4mat.com; system worked well but they were flaky to deal with. (getting info, pricing, order information, shipping). A search of old threads mentioned...
  18. Discussion Is it me, or just too much...............

    No problem here. We each choose how we want to spend our time. For me, while on S101 I would rather spend it talking biz, learning from others how i can run my biz more effectively, helping another owner occasionally. So if someone else chooses to spend their time on politics, that's time I'm...
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