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  1. Mimic Frosted Glass With Only Clear Vinyl

    I understand that Frosted Vinyl exists. Is there any way to mimic or get close to that effect with printing on clear vinyl? This is mainly for privacy.
  2. Issues with Illustrator PDF Scale Exports

    Hello awesome community! I'm exporting a raster/vector image from Illustrator as a PDF and adobe keeps scaling it to a 1/10 scale. Thats all fine and dandy for the vector parts of the image of course. But the raster parts of the image after scaling it back up by 1000% are still not as sharp as...
  3. Need Help Prep Illustrator ATV / Snowmobile Graphic Files for Printing

    Need help in trying to finalize file(s) to print our first snowmobile hood and tunnel graphics. I am at the point of needing to get this done and willing to pay set it up for nested printing within Illustrator or allow Flexi to do the nesting. The purchased template layout is too wide for the...
  4. Question VBA Macro to create text goes missing when I try to print.

    I wrote a macro to create a pricing lockup for beer signage. It's been working great but now I'm having issues when I try to print to my Fiery rip software. I simplified my code for testing to just create text lines with the brand fonts I'm having issues with. I've tried posting to the...
  5. AGFA Anapurna M4F - printing crooked

    So, we have this dinosaur AGFA Anapurna M4F - and usually she works like a champ. Lately, it's been printing crookedly, though. We've messed around with the belt (all good there). It seems like the media set bar is off by about 1/8", though. Anyone know how to straighten that up? The manual we...
  6. Live Photo Mosaic Wall

    I am interested in creating a live photo mosaic wall. What software is being used to create this? I have done mosaics before but not sure how this is done during a live event where you take a photo, print it and then place it on a specific area of a grid.
  7. US Tech Laminator $999 Canadian / $750 US

    65" US Tech Cold Laminator for sale. Has a low spot at about the 37" mark. Arrived defective a few years back and they would not look after me in any way. Works great for up to 36" prints, or good for parts. Motors, foot swicth and everything else works like new. Located in Thunder Bay, Ontario
  8. Mimaki Inkjet Technology in Texas Learning Event

    Mimaki is part of the expanding Technology Leaders in Texas. On February 28th Mimaki USA, Inc. will be having an event here at their Texas Mimaki Showroom. Carissa Terwey will be hosting two classes. Topics will include the features and functionality of the JFX600 and all of the 330 series...
  9. Need Guidance - first time printing/installing - 3M IJ67 perf

    I've had a request to cover some commercial windows with printed scenes. My supplier provided me with 3M IJ67 and 8914 edge seal tape. I have not done this before and will be my first experience. My greatest concern in getting started is: 1) which Roland profile do I use? (SolJet Pro II) 2)...
  10. How to remove sublimation ink from mugs?

    There are following methods to remove sublimation ink from mugs: 1: Play with vinegar and draw the unwanted design: Vinegar may be used in removing sublimation ink from mugs, and it is a tried and tested procedure. 2: The dishwasher Method: If you want to remove a design from your coffee mug...
  11. From Layering to Printed? Gloss Vinyl Printer Questions

    Hi there- I'm looking to find a better way to make some decals with a gloss design on top of matte black and a color boarder. I've been layering to this point, but want to step up my game. I've been designing and selling decals over the last 3 years. Started out as a side hustle (while a full...
  12. Am I able to print on 3M 1080-G364 with my Mutoh 1624 ValueJet (EcoSolvent) Printer?

    I have a client who needs a certain vinyl wrap that I can't replicate the effect with on my printer with a regular blank 3M IJ180. Am I able to print on it and if so what issues can I run into and what profile should I be running?
  13. What step am i missing? (warp object issue))

    Hey guys, What am i missing here? Ill go ahead and upload an image, but I am running into a step i must be missing. Im newer to illustrator, i originally designed and learned from Gerber Omega so im having to go the hard route unlearning that and relearning illustrator! you will see a picture...
  14. Question XR 640 Stops printing midway and screen reads "processing

    XR 640 Stops printing midway and screen reads "processing. The resumes printing and stops and repeat
  15. Need Help Roland VP 540 print problem

    Hi can anyone help when I print some of the darker colours they are not not merging properly see photos any ideas would be greatly appreciated Room temperature is good Printer heater 38 Dryer 48 Printed on high quality setting 1040 dpi And tried on 720 x 720 dpi Still not rite I also had...
  16. Need Help Roland VP 540 print problem

    Hi can anyone help when I print some of the darker colours they are not not merging properly see photos any ideas would be greatly appreciated Room temperature is good Printer heater 38 Dryer 48 Printed on high quality setting 1040 dpi And tried on 720 x 720 dpi Still not rite I also had...
  17. New Print Business - What Equipment Do You Recommend

    Hi Friends, I'm looking seriously at starting a printing business. Currently eyeballing the Mimaki JFX200-2513EX and UCJV300-160. Im 37yo and live abiut 80kms from Melbourne, Australia. Im tired of working for the man and want to do my own thing now, used to be a mech fitter by trade and used...
  18. White Ink Waste: Does the s80600 use white to mix colors?

    We got the printer recently and we haven't printed much white so far however it was the first cartridge to run out. I am wondering, is white used to make other colors? Thanks :)
  19. Oki ColorPainter M64s Tak-Up Reel Malfunction

    Hey! I have two ColorPainter M64s, one seiko and one oki, bought within 2 years apart from each other (back in 2016-2017). The take up reel on my newer model (oki) has malfunctioned like this before, but I was able to get it back to normal with an adjustment. The take-up reel is rolling...
  20. Truepress Jet W3200UV HS market value

    Good day I am seeking information regarding what the market value would be for a Truepress Jet W3200UV HS seconded-hand if anyone has some information for me?
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