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HELP: MUTOH 1614A Printing Line Issues

I have had bought/used this printer for over a year now. Back at the end of March I noticed what appears to be missing/white lines in prints now matter what media was used. I thought clogged head so...

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Overlaminate

I don't use overlams but got this project where I'm either going to use a liquid or PSA laminate. If I go with lets say an Oraguard 210 (this is intermediate vinyl I"m using), would I apply the graphic...

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Applying Metal to Vinyl

Hi, I am looking to make a polymetal sign with a matte vinyl front, then apply letters and numbers made from cut steel for a business address sign. Any ideas of how to apply the steel to the sign...

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Roll to Roll Label printer/cutter

Hey everyone! Just wondering what your roll to roll label printing/cutting solutions are?? Thanks in Advance!

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LED or LCD Screens for Changeable Content

We're looking for a small digital screen (8x10 but not much larger) to incorporate into interior displays. It needs to be easy to access and work with, maybe through WIFI or Blue Tooth, so that our...

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Templates

Where are the best places to find templates? I am needing one for a Polaris Ranger 1000 (2020) and a Chevy Trail Boss end gate. He wants to leave the letters red (color of the pickup) and have us do a...

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Ink tank issue, not sure how to prevent.

Been having issue at work, with the ink having to be cleaned off the top of the ink tanks. Any way to prevent this from occurring or to be having to be cleaned off as such? I am not sure how this...

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Vinyl supplier

Hi, I'm fairly new (only been doing this about a year). I mostly do large graphics for vehicle windows. I use a ton of the Fantasy Film from H&H Sign Supply. The past few months I haven't been able...

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Printing silver on non-reflective vinyl

Is there a way to print "silver" color rather than just standard grey on a non-reflective vinyl? Looking specifically for some color specs to use that have come out nicely for you. I use AI/Flexi 19...

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Simple Vinyl Sticker Printing. (low end)

I am looking to print from home, and potentially start a small business. I have a sales rep in the professional printing world, (office copier side). I have looked at the versa studio BN20, and it...

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Easy print vinyl to apply

Can anyone recommend a thick print vinyl that is easier to apply? I am shipping some window graphics to someone and its needs to be a bit more rigid so there is less risk of creases and bubbles.

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Where can I find Satin Cold Laminate?

I've been looking for new types of laminate and I wanted to include a satin option in my works for die-cut and kiss-cut stickers, but I can't find any satin laminate anywhere. I've seen many print...

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Cast vs. Calendared Vinyl

Vinyl on cars Thank for the quick response. Why is cast the better vinyl then calendered?

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Corel Draw and Printers

I seem to remember that some have used CorelDraw to cut vinyl or send a file to a LF Printer. I don't typically use CorelDraw because I'm using FlexiSign for sign design but ya'never know when you'll...

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Applying Heat to Glass

Hi All, It's occurred to me that the way I've been removing vinyl from glass could be problematic. Since day 1 I've used a heat gun to warm up the vinyl and make it easier to remove. I'm quoting vinyl...

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Newbie question

Hello everyone, I have a HP 45000 UV flatbed printer. Works well, but now the head carriage seems to be tilted slightly and is hitting and scrapping coroplast when running. I have the head height up as...

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Orajet 3651 or Greenstar for car stickers

Newbie questions here. So, I'm having trouble deciding whether to get the Orajet 3651 calendered vinyl or the Greenstar 3.5mil calendered vinyl for my Roland BN-20. My questions are: What is the best...

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First Post, need help! Need HP Designjet L26500 Parts

Hey there! First time posting, so please bare with me. Ive grown up in printing. My family owns several Alphagraphics locations throughout the Denver metro region. I have been operating our large...

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Different HDU Types

I never really thought about this before until I decided to send a customer some information about HDU. For me, HDU was HDU regardless of brand - sort of like if someone asked for a kleenex they'd...

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Cutting Solution for Thicker Media

Hi, We've recently added some wide format printers to our shop to help with some in house projects. Additionally, my boss has purchased some roll-up banner stands in hopes of adding these to our...

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