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  1. Shopping for new canvas printer to replace / supplement existing HPZ6100 - advice?

    Hi everyone, We have an artist client we've been working with for several years who has been happy with our canvas prints from a old HP Z6100. He's been ordering 100 at a pop for a while, but recently placed an extremely large order for a few thousand. Great news for us and we're very excited...
  2. Looking into selling GBC Orca 64 laminator, but didn't want to list it if not allowed

    I looked around the site but did not see a section for selling equipment. Is that not allowed or did I miss the section?
  3. Vutek QS3220: Esko cut dots printing in wrong place?? Routing is WAY off

    Hopefully I can explain what's happening, here. I'm new to this particular shop and also to Vuteks (previously ran a Scitex FB6100). I'm not the press guy, either - just trying to figure out what the problem is. Printing on 1/4" acrylic sheets, 5' x10'. The art is low ink coverage, but hi-res...
  4. New to the HP latex printer family, so I have what may be a silly question.

    So far we're really liking the new 360 we installed a little while ago. But my question is this: If I send multiple files to the printer (like for a bus wrap) why does the printer dry, pause, and reset as if I only sent a single panel? The 6-7 inches of material and 2 minutes or so between every...
  5. Installing a new Latex 360 today

    Happy with it, so far. We're just seeing some weirdness printing on banner vinyl. Inconsistent color saturation and "waves" showing up in areas. We're using Duratex, 15oz., smooth blockout banner vinyl with the preloaded HP Durable Frontlit Scrim Banner profile, since I have not created our own...
  6. Doing more vehicle wraps - need to add a dedicated wrap printer to our lineup

    We primarily run a Scitex FB6100 UV here, and use it for flatbed, banners, and bus wraps. Boss is pushing van / vehicle wraps more and while the UV is ok for buses, I know cargo vans, etc. require more flexible ink than what our UV inks can generally do. I'd also like a higher rez printer to...
  7. L26500 sheet printing capability?

    About to make a purchase...Is it possible to print on sheet media (like an Epson can)? or is it strictly roll-to-roll. I can't find anything in the literature that says it can or can't.
  8. Quick question about printing in 360x360 mode

    I'm running a JV-250SP outfitted for dye sub. We have an annual job where print quality is not really an issue (viewing conditions allow for it), but it's huge, square footage-wise. I decided this year to run it in the fastest mode I can print which is the 360x360, low quality, bidirectional...
  9. Looking at Latex as a new addition to our machine lineup, so I came here w/ questions

    I've run many different types of printers, from an Encad at the beginning, to solvent Arizona 180 and pigment Roland in the middle, to our present day dyesub setup along with a Scitex FB6100 UV. As our client list evolves, we're looking into supplementing the hybrid FB6100 with a more dedicated...
  10. Installing new graphics on top of old ones: Opinions?

    We have a client that wants us to redo the wrap on an old RV (4th time for this, I think). The last time we stripped it 3 years ago, the surface of the RV was looking pretty rough (lots of paint loss, body damage, etc) and we actually had to prime and spray paint some areas and cross our fingers...
  11. Vendor for clear decal material?

    We've tried "ClearAd" from Mojave Digital Media, but it seems to have a real tunneling problem (media separating from the release liner), especially when unrolled to print on the flatbed. Any suggestions? Running a Scitex FB6100 UV. Thanks!
  12. Recommended bit for alumacor?

    Our Zund slices easily through the aluminum but leaves a bit of a jagged mess with the corrugated plastic flutes in between. Any suggestions on a bit that would give us a clean edge on both materials?
  13. UV lamp life

    Is the biggest determining factor for the lifespan of UV lamps its eventual inability to completely cure the ink? How about color shift? In other words, would an image cured by brand new lamps match color-wise to the same image cured with older lamps? Is there a general industry thumb rule on...
  14. Having problems getting out router to spin up.

    Zund L-2500 Can't get our router to come up to speed. Responds to keypad commands and vacuum will turn on, but no rpm's on the bit. Any ideas? Keypad indicates that the router is offline, press enter to go online. I press enter and the vacuum turns on and the keypad reads switching converter...
  15. box cutting and creasing on a Zund

    Does anyone have a source for box / packaging templates and advice on the tools required to do it? I have a Zund L-2500 and have put an email into Zund, but I like to utilize all of my resources for something like this. Thanks!
  16. Lenticulars with UV flatbeds

    Anyone have any experience producing lenticulars, either with a UV flatbed or in general? My knowledge of the process is pretty limited, though from little what I do know it's pretty tedious and labor-intensive. Any input?
  17. Clear coating UV printed signs

    Hoping for some input on clear coating UV printed sign blanks for extra protection. Any problems or recommendations from others out there? I'm running an HP FB6100 with OEM inks which I have confidence will last 2-3 years printed as-is, but client was inquiring about extra protection and...
  18. Fuji COLOR+ Inks

    Has anyone switched over from OEM to these inks for their UV flatbed? They're pushing a pretty fantastic deal to do the complete switchover, replace the ink I have in my shelves with theirs, re-profile all of my media, etc., etc., ....and if I'm not happy with the performance of their ink...
  19. Salary for experienced digital operator?

    What would be the expected salary range of a digital operator (inkjet, solvent, dyesub, and UV), 15 years experience in every step of the process from conception and design to finishing and installation? Thanks in advance for any input!
  20. Looking for a Mimaki tech...

    in the SE Georgia region. Any ideas? Appreciate the help.
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