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  1. Design fees and payment upfront

    If its a reasonable size job $1000+ I do a quick knock up. (max of 30/45mins). Flick them a pdf (emphasis the fact it's just a concept, NOT finished art). make sure it's fully locked. Worst case you loose 30/45mins of staff wages time. If your graphic person is any good they can generally wow...

  3. Mutoh Hard Parts?

    Hi there. I have an old Mutoh 1324 here. (parts machine) I could give you want you want for a good price. The only thing is it might take awhile to get to you (I'm in New Zealand) I don't have a parts book here but if you wanted to send me some photos I'm happy to flick you some firm prices. Ta...
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    Serial connection. PC to Mutoh Valuecut

    Hi there. Re: Windows 10 to Mutoh Valuecut. Serial connection on Mutoh to USB on PC. I have a dodgy USB connection on my Valuecut. (I think someone tripped over the cable) Easy fix I thought :-) switch to serial to USB. not so:-( So close but so far. See photos one to three. Could it be a...
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    Creasing when laminating

    Thanks for this input. I got the local laminating expert to pop in. It seems it is "mooning" Sticking to the top roller before hitting the nip. I have fixed by putting a little weigh (with my hands) on the print just before it gets in the nip. The machine should have a long flat bar that helps...
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    Creasing when laminating

    Yes it is straight and flat. I have put sheets through that are not straight and flat and the creasers run in the opposite direction to these ones. thanks.
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    Creasing when laminating

    Just print and overlam? Didn't know there was any other way do do it.
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    Creasing when laminating

    Yes I agree, my gut feeling is to close the nip a little but of course this will close it on the ends as well. Just large sheets. I have never done roll to roll. thanks for your help.
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    Creasing when laminating

    Hi there. Cold matt laminating gloss self adhesive vinyl. Yes the lam and vinyl are compatible. Just started to get this :-( Wasn't a problem on laminating smaller sheets. This is by far the largest sheet size I have tried for quite some time. 2440mm x 1220mm. The creasers are all the worst in...
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    Print quality issue

    Ok have done what has been suggested here (in red) so many times. Almost know difference https://techsupport.signwarehouse.com/cleaning-clogged-nozzles-on-value-jetprismjet-printers/ But having said that this video is not very clear, maybe I'm cleaning the wrong area?. I have used heaps of...
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    Print quality issue

    Thanks to the advice of Scott (uniscreen) I tried a "Little charge" clean. Unfortunately hasn't worked. (but worth a try) will try something a bit more drastic https://techsupport.signwarehouse.com/cleaning-clogged-nozzles-on-value-jetprismjet-printers/ this might be worth a go. Not sour when...
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    Print quality issue

    umm, bit loathed to do anything this drastic. Last time I did something like this I touched the head and ending up having to throw my machine away :-( (I didn't realize how delicate the heads are, as you can tell I'm a newbe to wide format solvent printers) I can't seem to find a power clean...
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    Print quality issue

    No its not 100% missing a few small gaps on the black (see attached) I keep doing cleans (long and short). I cant find any setting for a power clean. ta simon
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    Print quality issue

    Thanks Nazrat. Have done heaps of nozzle cleans, no luck so far. will keep trying. ta Simon
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    Print quality issue

    Hi there. Getting this. See photos. Oldish Mutoh. (running via ColourGate). Horizontal lines. Trying to do a high end sign. It will be viewed close up. I know I can fix by uping the ink (say going from 8 pass to 9pass). but this will obviously make it darker and customer has already ok the...

  16. colourgate (cost calculation feature)

    Yes I have it enabled. Just a few technical things I'm having problems with. ta Simon

  17. colourgate (cost calculation feature)

    Hi there. I've been using ColourGate for a little while but have just decided to use the cost calculation feature I realise it's very basic but hey I've paid for it and has to beats costing on the back of an envelope. Just trying to get my head around it. I need a hand. Trying to get help from...

  18. Window Frosting (Application)

    yep, I have come to the same conclusion. One job I'll loose money on. I guess this is how you learn.

  19. Window Frosting (Application)

    Anyone got any more thoughts on this? see photos on previous post. ta Simon

  20. Window Frosting (Application)

    Yes, but mixed carefully ( percentages as recommened by "Oracal") baby shampoo and Isopropyl alcohol. Sort of resigned now to having to redo. I guess this is how you learn. Give me a Heidelberg 5col offset press anyday :-)

  21. Window Frosting (Application)

    bugger! I might have to do again. It was 3 days ago I did. For some reason I was thinking it was like air realise vinyl.
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