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#installation

  1. Can't Reinstall Onyx 21 or 22, freezes at License stage

    Recent windows updates screwed over Onyx and couldn't get it to load past the splash screen. Uninstalled it and tried reinstalling it. Froze and license confirmation. Tried a few times. Same thing. As Admin. In Safe Mode. Avast disabled Onyx tech support, tried and same thing. Purged system of...
  2. Suggestions Don't want to mess up the furniture

    I've got a reception sign to install tomorrow. There are built in counters/cupboards, about 28"-32" deep, attached to the wall. I'm going to have to stand on top of the counter to get the install done. It's a fancy place, and I don't want to mess up their nice countertop, or give the...
  3. Any trick or typical way to install?

    I have a customer who needs a logo placed on the top of the cab of his semi truck. We haven't done alot of these trucks in the past. The trucks we have done never requested a logo on the top of the cab. Is there a special way to reach the area for install or is just a standard ladder sufficient...
  4. Box Truck install question

    I have a couple of box trucks to finish up and I used scaffolding to be able to reach everything on the sides and back, but I can't for the life of me figure out how to get to the front of the box that's right behind and above the cab. I don't think that climbing on the cab itself would be a...
  5. Question substrate prep

    Just wondering what methods are used for cleaning substrates, especially polymetal, before laying vinyl on it. Is ammonia free glass cleaner a good choice?
  6. Opening Branch in NYC

    Hey Everyone, We are currently opening a branch in NYC and are looking for some help getting started there. We have researched the sign hangers license in NYC and it seems to be VERY restrictive. For instance, having 5 years of experience under a licensed sign hanger in NYC is one of the listed...
  7. How to install these bay door wraps

    Hello Everyone! Just looking for some helpful input on how to install wraps over these garage bay doors. I will be using cast vinyl, Avery 1105MPI or 3MIJ180CV3 (not sure which yet) due to the recesses in the doors. I am just not sure if I should work the vinyl into all the recesses on the...
  8. How to wrap vinyl around a full/square corner?

    I've never really done a vinyl wrap before, but I'm helping a client wrap some wood-grain printed vinyl around a retail shelf as a prototype of sorts. The shelf is really just a 48x10x1 plank of MDO with white veneer. I thought it was going to be like wrapping a present (which Im proudly very...
  9. Need Help How to hang a LARGE banner?

    Hello, We are looking to hang a 60' x 20' banner from a building. We are wondering if anyone has a certain method that they recommend and have performed in the past? Is there some type of hardware that is pre-designed for this kind of job? There is a mock up attached below. Any advice is...
  10. installation in a doorway

    We are looking to hang a wooden sign from a doorway and we are looking for some bracket ideas. We like all hardware to be as hidden as possible and have the sign not swing at all. Most signage we hang is from threaded studs that have been mounted within the sign panel -- please see attached...
  11. Computer crashed...cant access flexi to move to a new computer

    Hi, my computer that had flexisign8.5 installed on it crashed after hurricane Florence. I don't know what happened but my hard drive is no longer spinning and therefore OS will not boot when computer is turned on . As you know, Flexisign is only supposed to be installed on one computer at a...
  12. Need Help Mutoh vj1204 printhead

    How hard is it to align the print head? I have done everything recomended by a certain company tech support. After $700 in parts I'm no closer to resolving my print problem. Help
  13. Need Help Installation/finishing for 2 sided mdo project

    Hi y'all. I'm looking for some input on a project I'd like to put together. I want to fabricate a two-panel sign out of mdo or alumalite...the panels being mounted back to back. I need to space them 6 to 8 inches from each other in order to put some additional hardware between the panels...
  14. NY Seeking Sign Production Manager - NYC/Lower Westchester

    In search of experienced Sign Production Manager with design, production and installation experience near New Rochelle, NY. Qualified candidates have a working knowledge of print production (printing, laminating, weeding, cutting), sign design (Illustrator, Photoshop), installation...
  15. Laser Level - My Best Friend

    Ok, So using a laser level has been the best thing I have used when it comes to alignment, and ensuring uniform application of graphics over a wide area. The cool thing is you can set it up on a tripod or stick it onto a stud on the wall( Has magnets) It can beem a horizontal and vertical line...
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