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  1. Printing an Opaque Black

    1)Tell your printer to retime their exposure unit, they probably need a new bulb. 2)Ask the distributor were you get your vellum from to sell you a can of "toner enhancer" This will make the toner "spread out" after you spray it filling in the shallow areas. 3)You can most definitely print...
  2. Gray... ugh....

    I've read that proper way to deal with a grayscale with color image is to build a pdf so the RIP can manipulate and color process each "section" of the file independently.
  3. Looking for a substrate...

    Tell the crazy man that he's the only that's gonna care if it's actual wood that's gonna be seen. Then just print and apply on an alumabond sheet.
  4. dont even want to do this!

    Only one that resembles a logo or is legible is second row, far right. Everything else looks like muddled post stamps.
  5. Roland revolutionary new wide-format inkjet printer?

    I got some sample prints the other day. For the maintance and cost involved I wasn't too impressed. ($220 per 220ml cartridge) + Amount wasted during non use
  6. File is damaged and cannot open?

    Sounds like an improper build (physically).
  7. Thoughts on this

    I'd probably go with all caps for automotive it's lacking impact.
  8. What is the best Cutter/Plotter for a beginner?

    You pretty much can't go wrong with any cutter at this point. The tech reached it's peak years ago.
  9. whats the best design software for vehicle wraps

    Probably best to stick with Photoshop/Corel/Illustrator.
  10. Mounting Vinyl with a laminator

    Little tip for long prints. The folded edge of the backing paper can be "hooked" onto the leading edge of the substrate, after about two feet the substrate itself will pull the backing paper off the vinyl.
  11. Multiple Computers?

    Unless you have an aging computer or you have a nonstop rip/print workflow, You shouldn't give it a second thought.
  12. FYI- VersaWorks 3.3.1 still crashing

    Haven't had mine crash in a while, when does it do it?
  13. do digital prints on calendered shrink a lot?

    I don't think they're anything other than magnets that I print "actual size" I always include bleed on two sides. Fast mounting and fast trimming.
  14. Is it too risky to buy SP540 that doesn't print?

    If you're handy and the Price of broken printer + New Heads + new pumps < market price of used SP540 then it's worth it.
  15. Chaparral Pro Semibold: anyone know of a free versions? Or can convert an .ai file?

    :roflmao: Not really, this is essentially a typeset request.
  16. vinyl failure on glass - second time

    Definitely have a window coating on it. Quick knuckle drag should let you know if there's anything on there that needs to be removed.
  17. Proof release form

    Getting a large deposit usually stops the wandering designs.
  18. ok i'm lost, is there a 3651RA?

    3165 ra, 3551 ra, and 3951ra.
  19. printing small text with my jv33?

    First make sure you file is the right resolution. Since it's 3/16" text I'd stay at 300ppi. Then calibrate your bidirectional, slow down the speed, up the printing resolution. If still blurry, stick to unidirectional and lower the head height.
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