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  1. Need Help Mesh banner hanging inside of shop window?

    Hi, I have a question about mesh banner. If I hang it inside of shop window, is it working same way as pert. vinyl? My client want to send graphic printing(fairly big size 44"x72") to their customer. They wanted perf. vinyl but I suggested them it would be very hard for their out of state...
  2. Volume discount?

    I have a client asked me for a quote for banners. I would charge it as usual if it is just one or two. However, the quantity is 200. It is pretty simple banner about 4'x6' size, pole pockets with paper tube both side, and no hemming. Just logo in the center without any background. So, for...
  3. Any wholesale wrap shop in Dallas area?

    I have a customer wants his Express van wrapped. He doesn't want front part of van wrapped but just passenger area on the back. It is passenger van so it need perf vinyl on windows. It also need to remove existing vinyl lettering and window perf. I did small van wrapped myself before but I...
  4. Big squeegee for lamination?

    I heard so many good comments about big squeegee from many people and I'd like to try by myself. I watched many Youtube video using big squeegee, and I just wonder. Can I pull the print instead pushing big squeegee? I have limited space in my workroom and table, but I'd like to try 50" big squeegee.
  5. Exhibit graphic mesh?

    My client wants to have print on mesh, which will be hanged up their booth. She doesn't want fabric nor opaque banner or film. I saw some mesh like Ultraflex Strip Mesh Plus or PanoScreen or PanoStar. However, I am not sure if they are something my client wants. since they are used in trade...
  6. SP540V slow printing (head stops a few second each end)

    Hi, all. I have SP540V. I had no problem printing big file and/or big size before. I moved to new office lately and installed new router(Netgear). Previously, I had Linksys but failed working in my new office some reason, and that's why I replaced it with Netgear router. Since then, small...
  7. Best wall covering solution?

    My client want to put wall covering on their day care center. She is expecting something last longer, not temporary. She mentioned her current wall paper(stock wall paper was 15 years old and colors still look good and it didn't feeled off. I am not sure if vinyl last 10 years without fading...
  8. Test Print problem

    My test print looks like attached image. It was OK few months ago but I don't know when, it prints this way all the time. I tried cleaning and soaking head many times, but black nozzles pattern never changed. What's wrong with this and how I can fix this? Thanks in advance! Matt
  9. Putting window graphics on top of tint film?

    I have client want to put window covering on top of existing tinted film. Is it OK to put vinyl with permanent adhesive on it? Also, any suggestion on material for window? I am looking for some matt film or vinyl that has clear adhesive so some light through it. I thought I could use translucent...
  10. SP540 V printing problem

    Hi! I suddenly have this problem. I had no proble printing couple of hours ago, but suddenly, printing is very noisy and it seems like print head is keep sliding to left side as media is feed. Also, it printer shows occational Carriage are disconnected" error. I have a few printings have to be...
  11. VersaWorks profile error

    Hi, When I am trying to bring Oracal 3551 profile in Media Explorer, it has error, saying "This media file includes a profile that cannot be used with the ink type of the current printer settin." I choose right profile from Oracal's web site to match my SP540V printer. I don't know what I did...
  12. Media recommendation

    Hi, I need some advice form experts. I am looking for clear vinyl for window application. I will reverse-print and apply to plexi. I need clear, not foggy adhesive on trasparent area. I also need good quality polypropylene film for standing banner. Please, share your experience with me. Thank...
  13. Wall mural

    I need to put wall mural on my client's restaurant. It's new restaurant and still under construction. The owner of the restaurant asked me for a wall mural in the entrance area. I went a local sign supply store and purchased orajet 3551. They said the wall has to be satin or gloss painted to...
  14. Wall covering vinyl

    I am looking for wall covering vinyl material. I heard someoe says Phototex or dreamscape, but I couldn't find the product that covers 68"x104" My client want the area covered in one piece. Is there any material for that size?
  15. Print media starter kit?

    Hi, all. I'd like to know what kind of media should I buy for a beginer with solvent printer? My future intention is on banners, window graphics & sign, decal, mural, etc. Please, make a recommendation on brand and type of media good for each product. Also, which online shop has good reputation...
  16. Is it too risky to buy SP540 that doesn't print?

    Hi, all. I was looking for sp540 for a while, but no luck to find it locally. However, I found one today. One problem. Seller says it won't print for some reason. It seems like it is off lease item and seller doesn't know about it's history other than it is 3 year old. This is what seller...
  17. Laminating for banner

    Hi all. I am printing banners with my Epson 7800 printer. However, the banner printed with Epson is only for indoor use since it is pigment ink. It is OK for short term use but still not very durable. I printed 6 banners for my client last week and one of them already got a big scratch on the...
  18. What kind of paper?

    Hey, all! I have Epson 7800 printer. I am not in the sign business, but I'd like to do some minor job by myself. I am owning small graphic design firm and currently doing posters and some indoor banners for my clients. Now, I am trying to get clear file printed and put it on a sheet of clear...
  19. Hello from Dallas!

    Hi, all. I just signed up. I am a newbie to this field and need to learn everthing. Ok ,not everything. :biggrin: I am a graphic designer just started graphic/web design firm and interested in printing banners, posters and so on. I will need a lot of help from you expert in sign business...
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