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  1. Laser Cut 5.3 Issues!

    Does anyone else that uses Laser Cut software ever have an error pop up that say communication broken for timeout close and open output window and retry? Then after a few times getting that message it says motioncard softdog no same. Everything was fine till we moved into the new side of our...
  2. Enroute, Vcarve Pro, or Aspire

    Hey Guys, I'm new to CNC. Purchased a Colex Sharpcut Pro with 5hp spindle a few months ago. I've been through most of the basics and I'm now looking to learn about some 3d routing. Mostly debossed "carved" signs but also some embossed pyramid letter type stuff. Most of my useage is interior...
  3. GCC Expert II LX with Great Cut software, need basic help with setup

    I just bought a used GCC Expert II LX and have my trial of Great Cut. Ive use industrial cutters before so I feel like many basic settings would carry over but I just cant figure this software out! Decent tutorials just dont seem to exist out there for it for what I need to do. Im not really...
  4. Finding Skilled Shop Operators and Designers... Business Growth.

    Hello All, We are facing massive growth, seemingly over night. We are severely bottlenecked at Design and also in some points in production. How do those of you that have gone through this before find your skilled employees? Also on another note in Design, is there any softwares out there to...
  5. Need Help I have angry customers :(

    Hi, I'm Sara, New to the printing thing here, and I need something to keep track of everything! I’m selling my custom floor decals like hotcakes and it’s so frustrating when I can’t find a specific job, locate a specific floor decal/poster or even tell my angry customers where their product...
  6. Sale on Affinity Designer

    I just wanted to give a head's up to anyone interested in trying out Affinity Designer vector design software that they are having a 20% off sale going on today. You can pick up Affinity Designer for $39.99. I've seen and heard so many great things about this software, we decided to buy it and...
  7. Onyx Thrive License Issue

    So we have Onyx Thrive 421 and that gives us four licenses total to share between the two HP Latex 560 printers we have. Ocassionally, when the RIP crashes, I have to force quit and then reopen the software. Most of the time, when I do this, it says I don't have permission or enough licenses to...
  8. CG-75 ML

    Someone donated this machine to me for my classroom. I want to teach the students about graphic design. The only problem is that I do not have any software to run it with. Are there any suggestions out there or anyone that may be able to help me? Does anyone have an old flexi sign or something...
  9. Trello plugin that connects to QuickBooks Online?

    Hi Everyone, I'm trying to see if there would be any interest in a Trello plugin that I'm currently developing for our shop. If so I might release it if it seems worth it. The plugin connects Trello to your QuickBooks Online account and allows you to associate customers to cards and assign...
  10. Best RIP Software for an HP Latex 110?

    Looking to upgrade from the free Flexi RIP software that was included with the purchase of my HP Latex 110. Anyone have any recommendations? Primary considerations are ease of use, reliability, versatility, and affordability. Mac OS compatibility would be a plus, but isn't required. I've...
  11. Suggestions Clarity Software

    Hey everyone does anyone use Clarity Software? If so what are your thoughts, pro's/con's etc. Thanks for the help.
  12. Need Help Need help on Upgrading Software and Cutter

    We have started doing more T-shirts lately and want to upgrade our Cutter and Software. We have a Windows XP LXI 7.5 version of software and a Old Serial plug Lynx 60 - 24" cutter. ( it has been a good machine with zero problems ) I have a new Windows 10 PC with a Intel Quad-Core i5 , 16 gig...
  13. Suggestions Project Management Software

    Hello all - I know there has been some discussion here already on this topic, but I really couldn't find anything certain to our situation. I am looking for a cloud-based solution to help us track quotes, proofs, job status (quoted, proofed, in production, to final closeout). The idea here is...
  14. Designs from Cricut: Cloud based could be a nightmare

    I had a new one today. A customer wanted to send me a design of their new logo from a cloud based software known as Cricut. I guess they sell vinyl cutters and that is the software you use. Nice enough I suppose. There is nowhere to export or save as that I can find of any kind of standard...
  15. Proofing Software, APP or plugin?

    Anyone out there use a reliable proofing software? In other words a app, plugin or software that measures and displays measurements of a pdf or Ai file for customers to see what they are asking for? I have been doing this manually for years and it takes some time to do, now that I am getting...
  16. Software to do Channel Letters and more...

    Hi everyone. I currently use CorelDraw, Photoshop and FlexiSign for many of my signage renderings and seems like too many steps to get the complete drawing down. Is there a program (Or maybe macros/plugins/actions) to make designing easier and more professional with making a 3D looking sign so...
  17. Know the Importance of Web-to-Print Storefronts

    Today the world lives in the era of internet of Things. (IoT) And printing has found a place in the online web commerce. No other technology has transformed so dynamically in today’s time. What matters the most is not only the service or its quality, but also the flexibility. Moreover, it is a...
  18. For Sale Dell Computer + FlexiSIGN-PRO

    Illness forces the sale of sign shop assets. Until recently, used in daily design and production of marketing and construction signage for one of the largest national housing developers. Fast and capable. Perfect working condition. $999 including free shipping to continental US. Other offers...
  19. Software Help Flexisign 12 production manager job disappears...

    Hello all, I have flexisign 12 and Production manager that goes with it. For some reason, when I try to print things my job with RIP fine, and act as if it is about to print, but once the status goes from 99% to 100%, my job disappears from the queue. Then my printer is trying to reprint the...
  20. Need Help Cut with a Roland ColorCamm PNC-5000

    Hello, I am new here and I need some help about this cutting plotter. I bought a ColorCamm PNC-5000 few month ago because it was quite cheap, but there was not the CD-Rom with it, so, I was wondering if somebody can help me with the drivers and the software. I made many research but almost every...
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