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  1. Where to purchase a short roll of anti-curl banner media?

    I have a customer who wants to order a banner for their retractable banner stand (roll-up window shade type). I would prefer to use an anti-curl media that will keep the edges straight, but all my vendors only sell 100' rolls, with the exception of pospro who sells a 10' piece of 36" material...
  2. Edge lighting acrylic, or very slim backlighting?

    I need to backlight (or edge-light?)a small piece of acrylic that gets mounted inside a vending machine in an existing opening/bezel. The area is approximately 4" x 6" and I can tap in to the existing power supply inside the machine (12v or 24v AC available). I am looking for the most economical...
  3. Looking for a thick/semi-rigid calendered vinyl, recommendations?

    We print some promotional signs weekly for one of our clients that are mounted to foamcore (short-term use, approx 1 week). I don't like working with foamcore generally, it is too fragile and I usually try to steer customers in a different direction and use sintra 3mm or 6mm if possible. This...
  4. Huge wall wrap using PhotoTex, couple of questions....

    A big customer of ours has asked for a quote wrapping a wall. The wall is drywall with a flat painted finish. The size of the area to wrap is approximately 15' high by 25' wide. The design is going to be a repeating logo pattern over the whole wrap, on a white background. I have never used any...
  5. Looking for a similar font

    I am pretty sure this is not a font I will find, as it looks like something that was customized from an athletic font, but I am looking for something similar. Preferably a block font that has the little swash/cutouts in the letters. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks!
  6. Since when is this kosher?

    I've never seen this before, and I would never attempt it... There is a 4x4 post in the ground, about 3' above grade. Then there is a PVC post sleeve over it, hollow above the 4x4 post (total height approx. 9'). Two posts like this were supporting a 4' x 4' alumalite panel mounted between them...
  7. How to back-spray large translucent face?

    I need to provide an estimate for a customer who wants to order a 6' x 14' backlit sign face. I was thinking it would be best to apply my reverse-cut graphics to the inside of a clear polycarbonate sheet and paint the background color. I have never produced a sign like this and I am not sure...
  8. Installer needed in Chicago area for electrical sign cabinet

    I have a customer in the West Chicago area that has requested a quote from me for producing and installing a 2' x 8' wall-mounted aluminum cabinet (approx 15' above a sidewalk on brick building). I am looking for someone in the area to handle the installation of this sign for me. I will...
  9. Used VP-540i vs. new VS-540

    I have been putting off this purchase for a long time, but it is finally time to lay our SP-300v to rest and buy a new printer. I am looking at purchasing one of the following: Used (refurbished) VP-540i - $16k Comes with a 1 year parts and labor warranty, has been refurbished to print like...
  10. RFQ Calls for specific materials

    I have received an RFQ for a potentially huge account today. I have already been doing some monthly promo signs for this company for the past few months, and now have the chance to bid on more items which they would be ordering on a monthly basis. One of the items that I am quoting calls for...
  11. Can someone please tell me what I am doing wrong?

    This is the job from hell that will not go away. The fender/wheel well areas on this van have been giving me trouble. There is a recessed area about 1/2" or so deep and I CANNOT get my material to stay put in these areas. It keeps popping back up in the form of bubbles, some small, some very...
  12. Over-the-street banner mounted to metal arch, ideas?

    I have been approached by our city to give them options for mounting a banner to the structure in the attached photo. But, they have given me stipulations which have made it difficult... First off, they want the banner to be mounted within the 2 arched beams which stretch over the road, in...
  13. Channel Letters: What would you charge for this job?

    Hello everyone. I'm wondering if anyone would care to share what they would charge for this job. Details: - Logo/artwork provided by customer - 4" deep returns, mounted to raceway, LED illumination - Main copy is approx. 11" high, "A+" is approx 36" high - Capsule is approx. 12" x 100"...
  14. SP-300v Service call 0107 ....again

    I posted a similar issue a couple of years ago, which I solved by doing a linear initialization and cleaning my encoder strip. This time, I have done the same procedure, as well as (by instruction of a tech) flipped my encoder strip upside down to see if that would solve the problem, with no...
  15. Wrapping Jeep Wrangler with fiberglass top... questions

    The fiberglass top is textured, any suggestions on what type of material should be used on this area, or will IJ380c work? Thanks in advance:signs101:
  16. QR Codes in the Sign Biz

    Not sure if anyone else has been playing with QR codes or not, they seem to be catching on pretty quickly in my area. I know the technology has been around for years, but with the smartphone age upon us, they are becoming more and more useful. Our local chamber of commerce is starting to use...
  17. Best way to install these faces?

    Quoting this job right now for 2 polycarb translucent faces. Approximate size of the face is 5' x 18'. How would one go about installing these? I am thinking I will need 2 bucket trucks because the faces are so long. Any input would be appreciated!
  18. How to set up plotter for network sharing?

    I bought a new laptop that I will be doing a lot of my design work from, and I am going to setup my desktop as more of a server for printer sharing etc on my network. I am not very savvy with setting these type of connections up, but I am wondering if it is possible to share a plotter to make it...
  19. Plotter blade that can cut bandaid material?

    You know, the cloth bandaids, not plastic, with adhesive on the back side. This is for a medical product prototype for a customer. I am able to print the material, but wonder about cutting it? My first impressions were that the material is probably too thick/tough and the blade would just tear...
  20. Getting desparate looking for this clipart, help?

    I am looking for clipart of an excavator similar to this. I need it to be as close as possible (same position, detail, etc). I will be using to screen some shirts, 2 colors. Any help would be appreciated!
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