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  1. how do i get this effect with text?

    You have been given the steps be thankful and please do search the web for tutorials first. Now I have to say that some here just love to flame others instead of helping it has gotten out of hand in my opinion. However I dont think Bob was being that bad after all he did tell him how to do...
  2. Graphic Removal

    heat gun or steamer as others have posted and a small squegee probaly a lil chissler(but be carefull with the lil chissler its plastic but can scratch paint) the rapid remover is awesome for the adhesive. If you use the rapid remover all you have to do is get the vinyl off you can leave LOTS of...
  3. Test print

    As others have said look for a scratch under the head if it looks good could just be clogged. Your black head could be cleaned up and may recover some of those missing nozzles not sure since it been clogged for so long. Here is what I would do if there is no scratch. Do this to the black...
  4. Overspray on HP9000

    Post a pic it would really help. As for overspray on my JV3 it usually means a nozzle or nozzles are deflecting sometimes a good cleaning will fix it. Also it can sometimes be that something has shifted and the alignment is off but this is usually shown as over spray to one direction only...
  5. Sc-540 ex rip and icc profiles

    I know nothing about versaworks and roland printers however I often have problems finding Factory profiles for our JV3 as it is a S model and was only made for a short while. I run JV3 SP profiles and have had a few issues but found a few that work good for the materials we use. In fact I...
  6. Foil or Roland SP540 for vehicle wraps?

    If you are looking to do mainly wraps I would go with the inkjet due to cost of ink speed of print and it can print other stuff as well. I am not very familliar with the foil printers I run a JV3 full solvent as for spot colors or good prints look around if you have your stuff set up right and...
  7. head clogged

    Removed what I said dont want anyone getting mad or damaging there heads.
  8. Small shop trying to get first printer.

    Buying a printer is a big leap there are lots of things to consider. Example you will need a laminator, rip, inks, media, laminate, cleaning supplies, tech work, etc... Know We went out and bought a used printer 60" and i have to say that at first we spent a lot of time LEARNING to use this...
  9. What did i do wrong? (customer meeting)

    I would say dont worry about it if he doesnt pay or hire you it may be a blessing. I get half upfront period and if they decide to not go with the graphics I subtract my hourly rate for the design work from the deposit and give them the rest back along with a written form stating that I own...
  10. making new logo

    Welcome to Signs 101. Yes we all started somewhere and if you put the time into it you to will be better. My first advice is to get a few books on layout and design. Second I recommend you get some books on the software you are using. Third read lots of posts here on signs 101 there is lots of...
  11. Photoshop 101: Starting from Ground Zero

    I have used photoshop for years and Lynda has good info. I like youtube lots of good free info there also. In fact search for "you suck at photoshop" on youtube the guy that does the videos is pretty good and they are easy to follow. I have learned over the years that the best way to learn any...
  12. Can this be done?

    I am no screen printer but I have played with it a little and based on the image I would say it will need to be 4 color process no matter what color shirt you put it on. As for black and grey shirts versus lighter colored shirts the only real difference is you have to lay down a base coat of...
  13. Win7 64bit and installing older programs with cable adapters

    When you go to run the install for the USB driver try right clicking it then run as admin. If that does not work then right click, properties, compatability tab ( I think its a tab) and select from the drop down box 2000 or XP and it should work. You mat have to still run it as Admin after you...
  14. help on tricky install

    Like Pro wraps said Apply the panel and trim as you go around the brackets not hard just have to go slow and trim straight.
  15. How are you trimming your 8 ft length Photo tex wall murals?

    I agree with bayshore Razor knife, long table and a long straight edge. Thats what I use for everything.
  16. Marque sign soft face not acrylic face?

    I have used merrit in the past and was very happy with there product and service turn around time is a little long but I can wait if the price is right. I have read other places that many people seem to have good luck with vinyl applied to the flex face and some say that if you put vinyl on and...
  17. Marque sign soft face not acrylic face?

    Ok learned some stuff so I am editing this post. Here is the deal I have a large 15' by 15' flex face in a back lit cabinet the flex face is white never had graphics on it. The face is installed in the cabinet I am wanting to know can I put cut vinyl on the flex face some say yes some say no...
  18. Free Avery Vinyl

    I have never been burned by Avery and was looking at going to the supercast 1005 wrap vinyl. I know that many here HATE Avery. I have a question what products by 3m and Oracal (the companies that I use) are like the Avery supercast? I have played with small samples of the supercast stuff...
  19. Times are hard and slow

    Hey Wraps, Could I use some of the pics in your gallery on my website? Really I am asking you for permission.
  20. Dx4 print head must read

    Where did you get the head unit? I have heard that the 10600 had the dx4 heads but I was told that you can not buy this part you have to be an epson dealer and they install it. Also I have heard and spoke with those that I know to know what they are talking about and they say that the aquas...
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