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  1. Heater settings, any " ballpark" guidelines?

    I running an SP 300. I know that u can set the heaters anywhere from 98 deg. up to 122 deg. I have always picked an average heat setting but I never have had any idea on what I should be using for heat settings.:help I am using orical 3651 most of the time and Vyjet banner material. I...
  2. Need some opinions...New computer time!

    I know that this will generate a lot of different opinions, but lets hear them anyways. My old XP is faltering. I don't know what I really need as far as power, memory, ram and graphics card. I am running Flexi 10 with a Roland SP300. I do some graphic fills occasionally. I also run Photo...
  3. Sp300 wiper issue

    I recently changed my wipers and now the belt slips when it moves the wipers. When it hits the clear peice of plastic that hangs down it stops for a second as the belt slips. I tried another set of wipers but it didnt change. Any suggestions?
  4. What the heck are these things in my color pallet? In Flexi 10.5

    I have 7 grey boxes in the color pallet that say, contour cut 1-3 , Perf cut, ect. Does anyone know what these do? I know that some of the effects are for thermal transfer and don't apply to me. I am more interested in the contour cuts Is this a quick way to pick a contour cut? I recently...
  5. What the #×%+@ did they do to Sign Gold?

    I just tried using the "new" sign gold now called "Quick Gold". Holly crap!! I had to bump the downforce up to 105gr. just to cut through it with a brand new blade! ( the old signgold I would run about 70gr ) This stuff is much thicker than it used to be. And at 105 gr I STILL couldn't weed...
  6. Sealing lusterboard how do u do it?

    I have a customer that has all oval signs on their property. I have been sealing my aluminum covered plywood (Lusterboard) with epoxy. I have also used silicone but I'm not convinced that silicone will last the life of the sign. Any other suggestions for sealing the edges of round signs...
  7. Can I get Eye Candy into Flexi 10.5?

    I recently upgraded to Flexi Pro 10.5, I also purchased Eye Candy 7. My work computer is NOT on the internet. Does anyone know how I can get the Eye Candy software into Flexi without being on line? I also have Photoshop CS2 but I think it needs 5 or higher.
  8. Computer crashed, lost my service manual

    I recently had my laptop crash and lost my Roland sp300 service manual.:banghead: Dose anyone have one to send? It would be greatly appreaciated! Thanks, Phil S. Email.....philatlgl@yahoo.com
  9. Flexi 10 system requirements

    I am purchasing flexi 10 and want to have a back up on my old laptop. But it only has 256mb of ram. Anyone know what Flexi Pro 10 requires?
  10. Flexi 7.5 and Windows 7

    Can I run Flexi 7.5 on Windows 7? My computer says that Flexi is looking for ( or trying to use) Win XP but XP was never installed on this computer. Now it seems like it wants to open but it won't read the key. It says an application key is required but was not found. The key is in and lights up.
  11. First lighted sign in ....25 yrs, question

    So, I am doing a back lighted sign over for a friend. The top portion is black with white letters. The old sign had a flat black vinyl on it. I don't have any flat black. Is there any reason not to use gloss black? He is a good friend so if flat would work for better for some reason I'll get it.
  12. Letter Sizes

    I am doing a menu board for a new detailing shop. the customer is on a limited budget (as usual) and wants a "small" menu board for the customers to read. What is the smallest letters I could use and be lagable at a distance of 8' - '10? My size chart starts at 3" letters- 100'
  13. How do I hold a contour cut overnight?

    I was told that if I want to print out to the edge of a contour cut that it has to dry overnight and then be laminated.This will prevent the edges from curling. How can I hold the contour cut overnight?
  14. Can I print to the edge of vinyl

    I am doing a job that I don't want to see a white outline around the print. In my past experience when I print to the edge of the contour cut, the vinyl wants to curl up as it dries. Is there any way to stop this? I am using an SP300 with standard solvent inks on Orical 3651 vinyl. Should I...
  15. buy it before its gone?

    I am new to using adobe ( a friend is letting me use his when needed) and have just found out that they won't be selling hard copys any more. I definatly don't use it enough to pay a monthly fee. I think that I can still get cs5 or 6 but I don't know witch version I would need. I don't think...
  16. Source for graphic fills

    I am looking for a good sorce for the Aurora graphics fills. Their site has a good package for $395, any better prices out there? (Aurora Pro Fills ll)
  17. Need new suppier in upstate NY!

    Need new supplier in upstate NY! My supplier will no longer deliver to my area. I need to find a supplier for 4x8 sheets of aluminum ,corr. plastic and PVC. I am in the northern part of Lake George. I have been using the same supplier since I moved from the Boston area and don't know of any...
  18. "Find my Font"...anyone tried this software?

    I saw the ad for Find my Font and it sounds like a very useful tool. I waste a lot of time looking for fonts! Has anyone purchased this? If so how has it worked out?
  19. Looking for source for company logos

    I'm trying to find a couple of logos for a customer, I've tried Brands o/t world and the internet with no luck. This is for an authorized distributor so I think I'm ok with copyright . Their smaller companys (Dragon racing fuels, Excel racing chains) so thats probably why I can't find them...
  20. Buying Gold Leaf online, anyone done it?

    I havn't done any gold leaf work for many years. I agreed to restore a carved gold leaf sign for a good customer and started looking at gold prices, WOW! I noticed that some companies offer 23K gold leaf online at very reasonable prices. I live in the boonies so getting it is not easy. Has...
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