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  1. Font ID

    Please and Thank you!
  2. wrinkles in canvas; Magiclee from Fellers

    Recently I bought a roll of Magiclee Torino 17m canvas from fellers. The roll had wrinkles so bad that I couldn't print on it without the head rubbing. Fellers exchanged it, next day, no questions asked. New roll, same problem, but not nearly as bad...
  3. help with applying trim cap

    I've heard of using magnets & trimming nails, but how would you go about speeding up the process of applying trim cap to pan faced letters? I've got about 250' of trim cap to replace & this is going sssslllllooooowww:banghead: Any tips or ideas?
  4. it DOES matter - font help

    any help with this font? I didn't really come up with anything close. Thanks!
  5. not quite clarendon fortune bold

    I stretched Clarendon & it was close but not exact. Anyone able to help?
  6. getting samples like pulling teeth?

    Anyone else have this problem? I am new to solvent printing & would like to play around with some different medias before buying whole rolls. I've seen a few people mention having samples of this or that or "using up a sample of this", I however, am not having such luck. My usual...
  7. CJ-500 cutting force maxed out?

    I just got some stencil samples from Bren. A few of them require a minumum of 350g downforce. Using Flexi/Production Manager & according to the manual, I can only set the force between 30 & 200g. I've never cut anything very thick, so this is my first encounter. Put a new 60 deg. blade in &...
  8. is there a bitmap doctor in the house?

    The file looks pretty clean, but what if I want a 3' print of it? What's the best route? Do I need this file enhanced/recreated, or whatever. I'm no good with photoshop. Anyone do this stuff? It should look like a piece of steel w/ some pitting maybe.
  9. another font ID

    cant seem to find it with my usual resources something close will suffice
  10. CJ-500 converted - Big thanks to sfr hockey table

    Well I finally got around to converting my Roland CJ 500 to Eco-Sol Max inks. It was kind of a fun project & good getting to know my machine a little more intimately :biggrin: I flushed the ink lines, replaced the pump, capping station, print heads, wiper, dampers AND added heaters...
  11. Help identify this number (head rank)

    Replacing the print heads on my cj-500. I can't figure out what this "P" looking number should be. heres the other head "15215" the old head numbers are L"15213" & R"13214" Are the 2nd numbers usually 5's? Any ideas on what to do? Just guess?
  12. Cj-500 need ribbon cable

    I knicked the 20 pin ribbon cable on my CJ 500. It goes from the motherboard to the operation panel. I think I repaired it, but I can't seem to get into the service mode. Not sure if this is the problem, since I haven't been in the service mode for years, but I would like to replace the cable...
  13. Help with Bezier tool II

    I did a search & found this thread: http://www.signs101.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26152&highlight=bezier I don't know if this is the same question I have or not. When using the bezier path tool, after you make a curve, how do you re-set it so the next curve you make won't be based on the...
  14. convert cj500 to solvent or go out of business?

    well not really out of business, just not print stuff. I have a Roland CJ-500 that I bought used about 3 yrs ago. I knew nothing about printing or vinyl, and after getting it I found it was kind of old equipment in the sign industry. I was talked out of converting it back then by... I can't...
  15. coat of arms

    My uncle is using the Transylvania Coat of Arms for his business logo. All I can find is this poor quality pic online (attachment). He has this on all of his shirts, cards, letterhead, etc. & now wants a big one on his work van. I have his vinyl lettering all layed out, but need some help...
  16. pattern paper walks when plotting

    I'm using a Roland cammjet 500 for making install patterns. Small patterns aren't a problem, but when I'm making long patterns it will eventually walk off the rollers. I've dealt with this problem for a long time & decided to ask for any tips. This particular pattern I'm trying to make is...
  17. ...(type something funny here)

    ...well, I got nothin. Here from central, IL. Mainly in the neon/electric/service business, but venture out into vinyl & graphics a little. I think all the graphic stuff you guys do is pretty cool & might need your help here...I'll help out where I can too.
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