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  1. Tips for getting color raster prints to print more true to what's on my screen? Illustrator/Caldera

    Hello! I'm still relatively new to learning about color management, icc profiles, and everything that goes along with that and looking for some tips to get the graphics on my illustrator artwork to print true. We had a color expert come create a couple icc profiles for us so we at least have...
  2. Flatbed vs Roll, hot vs cold, too many options

    We are in the market to buy a laminator and I’m hoping someone can chime in to tell me if we’re making the right choice. Regarding roll vs flatbed, I think we’d like to start with a flatbed as we have a 4x8 flatbed printer so we can 1. Do flat media 2. Still do some roll media just in parts, and...
  3. RIP questions re: importing many files and print/cut workflow

    I am still a newbie trying to improve our workflow and trying to figure out how to make it happen. I think it's easiest to explain by an example. Monday morning I come in to say 50 online orders, say all with 50 different skus. Each sku matches a filename of the job including size, and finishing...
  4. UV Ink Fume Air Filtration Options - Bofa Print Pro + Others?

    Looking for suggestions for the most efficient solution to run air filtration by our Vanguard UV Printer. After printing a couple boards it starts to get fumey inside. By the end of the day it's borderline unbearable. It's a 1600 sq ft room so keeping the fumes contained is one challenge. I saw...
  5. Onyx setting up barcodes for print to cut?

    We've had a Colex flatbed cutter for a couple months now and just this week got a new flatbed printer that uses Onyx. I am brand new to all of this and am trying to figure out how to set up barcodes so that we can print a barcode and then have our colex cutter read the barcode and know exactly...
  6. Canvas for scroll signs, and best material(s) for door hangers?

    Can anyone suggest a roll canvas for making scroll signs? It seems there’s different types of canvas and I’m not sure what I need. I want to be able to cut it, and not need hemmed. Here’s an example of what I’m looking to do Canvas scroll sign Also I see a lot of people making door hangers out...
  7. Good source for large work tables?

    Looking for recommendations for quality large , ~4x8’ work tables, preferably on wheels and with some type of shelf or drawers to make use of the space underneath. Just wondering what other people are using, I like to buy based on recommendations. Thanks in advance! Edit: I do not have time to...
  8. Need Suggestions on upgrading our UV Flatbed Printer and Flatbed Cutter

    I'm about to make some BIG purchases and would greatly appreciate any feedback to help steer me in the right direction! I've scoured the forums for a few weeks now to get to this point and would be very grateful for any advice. I currently have a 3'x2' Logojet and am looking to upgrade to a...
  9. Mimaki JFX200 2513 vs Vanguard plus flatbed cutter?

    I’m going to be upgrading to a UV 4x8’ flatbed and also wanting to add a cutter and looking for feedback regarding the best combo. I’m primarily printing and cutting 1/4” foam core. My UV flatbed searches have me narrowed down to a Mimaki JFX200 2513, I like that the inks are green guard...
  10. Best Way to Cut Down 4x8 Sheets of Foam Core?

    We are planning to upgrade to a 4x8 UV Flatbed, and in doing so, would like the ability to print multiple signs onto a piece of 4x8 foam core and then cut it down. I am wondering what is the best way to cut a 4x8 sheet of foam core down, with good result (ex. minimal tear out). We currently...
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