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  1. Best Material for Commercially Used Agriculture Equipment (Tractors, Mowers, etc...)

    Our business model has solely been in automobiles, but we may have an opportunity coming with a tractor manufacturer to sell custom and factory reproduction decals. For automotive decals, we've always used Orajet 3751/3951 with Oraguard 290. For the Ag side, we assumed we would need to go with...
  2. I need recommendations for a new printer

    Sorry, I know this type of post probably gets annoying to some people, but I'm hoping one or two people will be able to guide me in the right direction. I currently have an Epson Surecolor S50675. It has been fine for the most part, but I've had my share of frustrations with it - mainly head...
  3. Roland printers for sale

    For sale both Work great Open to fair offers Roland RF640 Roland XR640 Free shipping Call 203-943-5064 or text
  4. Can you identify this channel letter bender?

    Good morning everyone. Today's challenge is to identify this piece of equipment. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I can't seem to find anything to identify the manufacturer. I was thinking Ving? Definitily Chinese? I have attached a few pictures and can provide more detailed photos...
  5. The Sums of MIMAKI Experience.

    I try to summarize the information I found in this forum and probably some of the most experienced MIMAKI users will advise correcting this list. This thread I hope will be interesting for folks who go to buy/upgrade new Mimaki. By the reading of other threads I found the next Lists of core...
  6. Need Help Changing ink colors on Roland Truevis VG2-540

    Need Help or input, We purchased a Roland VG2-540 with the 8th option of ink being the Orange. I want to change that to white. Is this as simple as a deep clean and just change out the color? I am being told that I should purchase a new print head and have it installed. Any information you can...
  7. Looking For Entry Level Cutter

    Would appreciate feedback on entry level DIGITAL cutter. Not at the level of the 70K+ machines, Do Not need router capabilities. Products cutting are foam board, banners, cover stock, coroplast and the like. No Metal, no super thick (Up to 2" covers it). Do not need production speed. We do not...
  8. Hello from eastern PA!

    I'm Craig.. and I joined this forum because I'm planning on retiring soon and we have some nice equipment for sale. Actually we were never any sign making type business but we did start to print our own showroom banners , posters, etc. To be honest... in hind sight we should have not made the...
  9. Jv3 - uv conversion

    Hello people, I tell you briefly and would like to know if anyone has previously had experiences with these changes. In my beginnings in the business starts with a Mimaki JV3-160SP that has stopped working for a couple of months (I think it is a subject of a short circuit in the...
  10. Need Help Has anyone Purchased the new S60600 printer

    Hello, I am currently a Roland user and I am seriously considering switching to the Epson S60600 printer. Does anyone use this printer on a daily basis with the Onyx Thrive software? Our printing focuses on backlit signs, adhesive backed decals, and banners. Please share your experiences with...
  11. Plastic Stencils?

    Hello Everyone! I am one of the worker bees for a local sign shop and am trying to think of ways to increase my company's revenue. One of the requests that we get and are unable to supply are for hard, reusable stencils. We tried using our engraver once, but it caused too much wear and tear on...
  12. New laminator height & production table issues

    Long time lurker, former member under a different name. We just purchased a new GBC spire II laminator (64"). Our old GBC is on bricks as you can see in the attachment due to our table height (been in business for 20 years and im sure it's the same table). We're under new ownership currently...
  13. Equipment & Supplies Open House - Hosted by Advantage Sign & Graphic Solutions

    REGISTER ONLINE! See the latest in equipment and media all in one place! Join us September 24th in Chicago for our equipment and supplies OPEN HOUSE showcasing these exciting products: • HP Latex 360 printer • Epson F6070 dye sublimation printer • Epson F2000 direct-to-garment printer •...
  14. Request advice from sign and display professionals

    I am planned to start a print and display facility primarily concentrating on Wall papers, decals, stickers, labels, canvases and posters from my home for living. I am totally new to concept, but had experience as a web developer. No idea where to catch business too. Contacted several printing...
  15. Graphtec or Summa

    Looking at getting a new plotter, will be a 64". Anybody with any experience with the new Summa line. Comments, Suggestion?
  16. New Equipment Question

    I previously was 50/50 with another guy and we decided to split. He bought me out and I have been looking to get new equipment. I was quoted a price for a Roland vs540i a couple of months ago, I then had some personal issues come up and had to set aside starting my business back up. I have been...
  17. royal sovereign or drytac

    Hi guys, I have the option to buy either a Drytac JM63SHA-HA or the Royal Sovereign RSC1650LSH They would both be the same price for me, I think local support for both would be comparable as well. So if you were to start with your first large laminator, which one would you choose? :) Thanks!
  18. CET Hybrid

    Has anyone seen or used one? I am down to deciding between their Hybrid and a FB500. I've been able to find enough folks who've had trouble with the HPs that it gives me pause, but nothing really about the CETs. Thoughts?
  19. Buy Old Equipment?

    I work at a sign shop in MD and we're looking to upgrade some old equipment. What's the going rate for a used Gerber HS15+, Gerber Edge, and Gerber FastTrack650? :help Thanks!
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