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  1. laminating issues - Boat Waking

    just to drop in here on the original laminator issue, if anyone cares --- our laminator is just screwed. litereally. there's a screw in on side that is not seating properly when we close the rollers together, so its causing all sorts of issues. we have heat-assist, and have been using that on...
  2. laminating issues - Boat Waking

    We are experiencing a new issue on our Kala laminator and wondering if anyone is familiar with fixes. I’ve attached a video showing the issue for reference. https://www.dropbox.com/s/pw4avxs0pxk7gyy/VID_20200813_093912.mp4?dl=0 Essentially what we’re experiencing is our long laminated prints...
  3. looking for tips - interior wall graphic install

    they're going to be acrylic with cut vinyl applied, then applied to the wall at the end with standoff mounts and thank you for that tip, that's kind of what I was envisioning at first. this room is only used by the university's presidential cabinet. no average hands are going to be around...
  4. looking for tips - interior wall graphic install

    We are taking on an installation job, and I'm looking for some advice/tips/tricks/etc. Here's some background: We will be installing wall graphics on some interior walls in a high-profile conference room. There is one wall in particular that I am a little nervous about. This wall has some...
  5. Looking for recommendations: mounting tape, semi-permanant (12mo)

    Awesome, thanks Cody. I've got a distributor that I work with out of Phoenix, so hopefully they could provide what I need. I'll shoot you an email to discuss options!
  6. Looking for recommendations: mounting tape, semi-permanant (12mo)

    I'm looking for recommendations for a mounting tape that can secure some thin styrene-ish posters (12x18) to multiple surfaces for approx. 12mo, but able to be removed without leaving residue. Back story to the project -- I work at a university. We are offering 'covid-kits' to departments...
  7. Anti-slip Floor Overlaminate - calendered vs PVC film

    ok, so, I'm looking at a few options for floor graphics. I've got the print film (3m 48C (non-PVC), but I'm stuck on overlaminates. I've got two that I'm trying to choose from. One is calendered, 6.5mil thickness, with 6mo durability (ORAGUARD 255AS). The other is a 3mo durability with 4.75mil...
  8. Life expectancy of FC8600?

    that's kind of what I was hoping. We treat it pretty well. definitely gets good use, but hoping it will last us a while. Thanks!
  9. Life expectancy of FC8600?

    Can anyone give me an approximate life expectancy of a Graphtec FC8600? We purchased ours in 2017, and it's still going strong, but I'm just trying to get an idea of how much longer I've got until I'll need to start being on the hunt for an upgrade. I guesstimated 6 years from purchase, but...?
  10. Suggestions Plastic Table Throws?

    Hey y'all. wondering if anyone has any info on table throw material that can be wiped down? One of our clients is looking for a plastic-type table cloth that they can spray and wipe to keep clean. They're looking to have their logo imprinted. Thinking of outsourcing this job, but I'm in need of...
  11. Discussion I've owned an HP R1000 since April 2019, ask me anything

    holy cow!! this sounds like a dream! thank you so much for your input. I really appreciate it, and the info you provided has been super helpful. I appreciate you! thank you!
  12. Discussion I've owned an HP R1000 since April 2019, ask me anything

    I hope you're still answering questions... I'm writing up a proposal for the R1000+. I'm wondering if you have any metrics, like a percentage of increase in productivity, or cost savings for printing direct to substrate? This will be our first flatbed machine, and it will be alongside our...
  13. Biografixx eco-friendly materials

    Hey y'all. I'm wondering if anyone has ever used any Biografixx products? Looks like they've got 'eco friendly graphics solutions'. I'm kind of curious. Figured I'd check here to see if anyone has ever tried? Or if anyone has any other sustainable or eco-friendly substrate recommendations...
  14. MBX Electric Vinyl Zapper - Eraser Question

    are you talking about the wheels staining the truck, or the graphics? I'll get some photos over as soon as I can catch a few. These are basically just a basic logo, probably about 12x18 or so.. 2-3 per vehicle. I'm going to look into those wheels that GB2 mentioned. Thank you, I appreciate your...
  15. The shelves are bare. Where can I get isopropyl alcohol?

    I was able to find some isopropyl at an animal feed shop (somewhere with animal first aid products). They were able to special order 2 qts for me. Not sure if you have something of the sort near you.. it took me 13 stops (literally) before I was able to find a source. also was able to easily...
  16. MBX Electric Vinyl Zapper - Eraser Question

    Can anyone give me an idea of how long an eraser lasts on the zapper? I'm going to be doing logo replacements on approx. 176 vehicles over the next few months, and I'm looking into getting a zapper to help with removal. I was planning on ordering a 3-pack of erasers, but I'm not sure if I...
  17. Full time Bindery Supervisor Needed in Northern Arizona

    Full-time Bindery Supervisor Needed at NAU (Flagstaff, AZ) compensation: Commensurate with experience. employment type: full-time Northern Arizona University seeks an experienced print supervisor to provide support to the print production needs for the University. Reporting to Printing...
  18. Suggestions Document holders for rigid signage

    hey yall! I'm looking for some recommendations/suggestions for document holders that would be able to be attached to long-term rigid signage exposed to the elements. Here's a little backstory into the project: I work for a university. they are trying to figure out a way to consolidate...
  19. HP Scitex FB700 info?

    those are definitely the most common substrates for us. I think I may look into it to bridge the gap until I can afford my dream machine hahah thanks for your input, i appreciate the feedback!
  20. Need Help HP DesignJet Z5400 Error 79:04

    Hey there, I'm wondering if anyone has had any experience with this tricky error code 79:04? From what I've come across on Dr. Google, it seems like a generic code that could be related to the software or firmware. The firmware is up to date, but there have been new drivers released. I suppose...
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