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Another question: does it make the install easier to not weed the graphic before applying it and then weed it once its applied? I'm thinking maybe it would help keep the masking paper stiff instead of wrinkling up where the graphic is weeded out. It's a simple graphic so there isn't a lot to...

I wanted to do it with the laminator but my boss is worried about scratching the acrylic while it's going through the laminator since it is such a large piece. I have left the paper backing on the side we are not applying to but is that enough to protect it?

I have a customer that wants a 48" x 120" x 1/2" thick piece of acrylic fully flooded with dusted crystal vinyl with an image reverse weeded. I already attempted to apply the graphics once and failed, I don't want to fail again. Has anyone attempted to apply a piece of dusted crystal this large...

Yes, it was on the HP website :). I'm printing now on the gloss media and it's good, no more mark! thanks guys for helping me figure this out.

I did a google search on the pinch rollers and found a similar answer regrading plasticizer. "After review the pictures attached I can see that you are suffering plasticizer migration on your banner substrate. Plasticizer shows up as randomly non-uniform areas with “coalescence like” graininess...

Ooooh, that does make sense since it has that kind of pattern around it. Does that mean they need to be cleaned or replaced?

We have an HP 360 Latex digital printer and I was trying to print a banner. The media is Optima Opti-solve 13oz matte banner and started printing with 6 passes. It started out printing well and then after about 4-5 inches waves started showing up. I double checked that it wasn't my artwork...

with window graphics (or vehicle wraps) the vehicle should be brought into the shop before hand. Cover the entire window with transfer paper as if you were applying the perf. take measurements and write them directly on the transfer paper. use masking tape to mark your center lines. the tape...

I did actually find another company that sells these but I asked them for a quote 2 weeks ago, I've emailed and called them twice and they still haven't given me a price so I hesitate on giving them out as a supplier. VKF contacted me right away, gave me a price within an hr and answer all of...

I am also working on a free standing display. I found these unico Bases from VKF Renzel while reading Sign and Digital Graphics magazine preferred vendors lists. I have not personally used them but maybe they would work for this application. Unico Base | VKF Renzel USA Corp.

I have not had this issue (that I know of) with accidentally designing something offensive with a logo. I did design a vehicle wrap for a customer where the first two letters in their name overlapped the wrap graphics and they came back with "it looks like it says ASS" (the word being CLASS)...

Yes, we have thought of building ourselves but we are a graphics shop and do not have ability to weld so would need to buy components that we can assemble ourselves. I'm not sure where we would buy the components (extrusions) to build in house. We also wouldn't be able to do any welding or...

Attached are more examples of the type of sign I am looking for. I still have not been able to find a wholesale provider who builds signs like these. I looked at CR Lawrence that a few of you suggested but there website was too complicated and I couldn't find someone to email directly to ask...

I agree with Ahmed, this could be a RIP software issue. What are you using for your RIP software? You could rasterize the artwork in photoshop as suggested. If you are using Illustrator, you could try flattening the transparency (under the Object tab). that has worked for me when printing...

I have a customer that is looking for something that is free standing (doesn't want to bolt it to the floor) with glass that they would like to have dusted crystal vinyl graphics mounted to both sides. I have been google searching and have attached photos of things that are similar to what...

The company I used to work for used Midwest Sign & Screen printing Supply. The local branch here in Minnesota was always good. They have a branch located in Kansas City, MO that may or may not be near you. Maybe check them out?

Agree with Signbrad, we usually make the same type of sign with acrylic or pvc and a brushed metal laminate. You could also use an aluminum composite material such as Dibond that comes with a brushed aluminum finish. you can get it single sided or double sided with aluminum facers and a...

I'm not positive, but it kinda looks like it could be some humidity. There may have been some moister in the roll and that part of the vinyl was sticking to the part it was rolled up on, so when it printed it left those streaks. but it could also be a bad roll. Have you tried unwinding the roll...

I've never seen a self contained LED Channel letter before, but this has me curious. Does putting the power supply inside of the channel letter interfere with the light dispersion of the LEDs? Would this be more for interior channel letters (say a lit lobby sign)?

We have had the same issues, mostly with gray color. I would send a file to print and then send the same file (print it twice) and the two prints will look different. I have tried color calibrating both the printer and my computer monitor. I have tried re-profiling the print media (which was...