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Doesn't seem like there's much feedback out there, if any, other than this thread: https://www.signs101.com/threads/roland-eu-1000mf.178359/

We've been happy with our Epson S60600. Doing lots of volume? Get a S60600L. Doing TONS of volume? Get a Colorado. We've had Roland XC-540 and XR-640 and much prefer the Epson. No printer will 100% match all your requirements, you'll have to figure out what your product mix is...

Everyday I learn something new about laser engraving plastic.... a lot more to it than meets the eye I guess!

Holy, that's impressive. Good for him. I found him kind of annoying but I guess I'll keep my opinions about influencers/youtubers aside and check him out.

Man, what a sweet setup! I have no idea what this company does or who that guy is (is he like Blippy for adult nerds..?) but that's an impressive arsenal of machines.

Thanks for sharing Gene, always love seeing how you guys are making continuous improvements to your shop and workflows! Looks like a lot of work to shuffle everything around in the shop but I'm sure it's been well planned and will pay dividends once finished. Now you've got my wheels spinning...

I understand what you're getting at, but I think you're missing the point.

I mean we don't usually have delivery on our quotes either. But do you run the payment for the invoice without proper approval of the full amount including extra fees etc? I think the issue here is placing an online order, seeing and authorizing a total/summary of charges, then the vendor...

I don't think it's charging for delivery that's unreasonable, it's adding it after the fact without mention/authorization.

That has to be against the law/rules somehow, isn't it? You're not authorizing them to a free for all of surprise charges when you enter your card info.

When you say "cling", you mean decal right? (Given the fact that 651 is vinyl) How are you applying the premask? Are you using a hard (teflon or similar) squeegee with firm pressure to apply it to your decals? Assuming that you're not cutting your decals too deep/scoring the liner, any...

Wow, that IS impressive. Next level QR stuff!

Me + 1 other person here. Lost our main production person this year (to another better paying job) and have managed to keep our head above water. Our year end is September so we're already into our "new year", but last year was almost to the dollar the same as year before, with a huge jump in...

Thanks for that! I forgot about that thread. Bookmarked for later when I have time to build a new and improved version of what we have now.

Absolutely, it definitely is a frustrating part of the business. We also stock 48" foam and 48" corrugated b flute rolls, but of course it's not quite wide enough to cover the edge. There may be 60" rolls somewhere out there but harder to come by.

I hear ya. We run into the same issue and honestly haven't found a perfect solution. Depending on how they're being shipped and the value of the job, a lot of times we'll just use full sheets of coroplast and slit pieces to protect the edges. Not ideal when you're using $25 worth of material...

Welcome from Canada. I'd add the Epson S60600L to your list if you're doing that kind of volume. We added a S60600 last year and it's been a beast. We don't run quite as much as you're talking but it's been a really solid printer for us. Can easily run your 5000 to 7500 sq ft every week, if...

You are. Talk to a box manufacturer (local). Tell them what you're trying to do, they'll come up with something for you. Easy peasy.

What kind of magic bullet are you looking for then? Get your employees to pay attention, start ordering custom boxes/sleeves for your orders, and build that into your cost. (or consider it a wash because you're eliminating wasted labor) I think the logical step would be to contact a box...

Polyester might be a different story, it doesn't really behave like PVC vinyl in terms of shrinkage/failure etc. Is mirror gold acrylic an option? (Assuming this exists)