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by Discofish
19 Jun 2013, 17:34
Forum: Printing Problems/Issues
Topic: Ricoh 7100 - Banding Issue
Replies: 7
Views: 6807

Re: Ricoh 7100 - Banding Issue

<t>I've had the same issue but only when printing in A3+. I couldn't get A3+ to work properly with Powerdriver as it left a huge margin down one side. I've been using the icc profile instead - this solves the margin issue but introduced banding. Heads all clean and only thing I found that fixed it ...
by Discofish
22 May 2013, 10:23
Forum: Clothing
Topic: Any one got a customer for these yet?
Replies: 7
Views: 4388

Re: Any one got a customer for these yet?

<t>I did one for myself - using Reflectra scratch. I made a pillow/pad out of old mousemats to raise the back of the hood as the trim does get in the way a bit and makes it a bit awkward to press close to the edges (I see there is now a pad available). I had a few "ooohs" but nothing that comes ...
by Discofish
24 Apr 2013, 16:50
Forum: General Dye-Sub Chit Chat
Topic: What will you not print?
Replies: 14
Views: 5125

Re: What will you not print?

<r>Blimey - bit heavy, but an interesting topic! There's a fine line between freedom of expression and not being offensive to others and I think both are often taken to unhelpful extremes. I would certainly steer clear of anything that falls under terrorism or hate crime laws (<URL url="http://www ...
by Discofish
24 Apr 2013, 11:54
Forum: Sourcing New Items
Topic: Custom cut FRP blanks?
Replies: 2
Views: 4211

Re: Custom cut FRP blanks?

<r>Thanks Laura - I can pass the details on to plastic manufacturers but don't fancy the DIY approach with this stuff. It looks far too messy and complicated! <br/>
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I <I><s>[I]</s>might <e>[/I]</e></I>have found a simpler solution; I've remembered that I have some of the compressed fiber ...
by Discofish
24 Apr 2013, 11:22
Forum: Sourcing New Items
Topic: Custom cut FRP blanks?
Replies: 2
Views: 4211

Re: Custom cut FRP blanks?

<t>Does anyone know what is applied to FRP to make it suitable for sublimation? <br/>
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I have a customer that requires double sided labels with a hole for hanging. The large luggage tags were used initially and, whilst the print quality is fine, they are really a bit too too small and thick. I ...
by Discofish
13 Apr 2013, 08:08
Forum: Printers
Topic: A3 Ricohs
Replies: 2
Views: 2332

Re: A3 Ricohs

That's great - thank you!
by Discofish
11 Apr 2013, 20:41
Forum: Embroidery
Topic: What are the merits of investing in an embroidery machine
Replies: 8
Views: 5079

Re: What are the merits of investing in an embroidery machine

Fair point... 3x single heads that could be networked would be better than 1x triple head... but there's a noticeable difference in initial cost "per head" . Suppose as with everything, if the extra cost pays for itself in reducing downtime and waste then it's a good investment.
by Discofish
11 Apr 2013, 20:09
Forum: Embroidery
Topic: What are the merits of investing in an embroidery machine
Replies: 8
Views: 5079

Re: What are the merits of investing in an embroidery machine

<t>I'd agree that there is a lot that needs to be learnt in order to do a good job - understanding backing/stabilisers, tension and making sure you find a quality digitizer would be the areas I'd focus on (I wouldn't touch digitizing in house unless you've got a lot of time to learn this properly as ...
by Discofish
11 Apr 2013, 19:15
Forum: Printers
Topic: A3 Ricohs
Replies: 2
Views: 2332

Re: A3 Ricohs

Does anyone know if the newer A3 Ricoh (SG7100DN) can use a bypass tray and print on A3+ paper like the 7700? I was about to purchase a 7700 safe in the knowledge that I could do A3+ but they seem to be pretty scarce in UK at the moment. Thanks.
by Discofish
09 Apr 2013, 10:15
Forum: Sourcing New Items
Topic: cheaper square coasters cork backed
Replies: 3
Views: 3552

Re: cheaper square coasters cork backed

<t>Coralgraph had some cork backed coasters a while ago. They were 4-5mm thick. I bough a box but didn't sell any as I didn't like the quality. Might be possible to avoid with practice and fine tuning times and temps but I kept finding the glossy vinyl came away from the cork backing. Seems the glue ...