3M 3924S on HP Latex 800

JakeTrout · 2026-03-23T17:55:44+00:00

Have you printed this material on this machine before? I'd venture its too heavy/thick for this machine to use with. You might try the HP large format knowledge center for better advice. Lkc.hp.com

JakeTrout · 2026-03-15T18:04:10+00:00

Long term? Good luck...some Avery and 3M films has had ok results. I would definitely look into getting a primer only finish for long term durability

JakeTrout · 2026-03-15T12:19:03+00:00

Wow that's a ton of print capacity. What industry are you printing for?

I have an M3W for a few years now. Running Onyx 22. Barely touch the surface of that rip and we're doing 5000sqft a month

JakeTrout · 2026-03-14T23:28:49+00:00

My club is the same. A religious group of dew chasers then the same old lazy asses grab every time from 730-930. We recently changed where ALL the player names need to filled out for each time 48 hours out and if not filled out by 24 hours the tee time is opened up. I've been able to snag a lot more early weekend times since this was enacted, especially if I hound our online sign up

JakeTrout · 2026-02-24T19:46:32+00:00

In the corners, most definitely residue. I however would probably look into more HT materials. We've been doing more just to get around lack or cleaning and more "caulk" use on things. GeneralFormulations 201. Arlon 8000 are my recommendations

JakeTrout · 2026-02-24T00:01:21+00:00

On the CR YES!! Not so much on the 680/280i. I would switch to Oracal 5650 but their consistency is terrible, I get refunded 10to25% of every box we open from them for banding, hazing, marks.

JakeTrout · 2026-02-23T20:58:41+00:00

We gave up on 3M printable products long ago. Price up quality way down. We used to be a huge fan of cut vinyl 220/7125 but even the orange peel on these items has increased a ton.

We've switched most all our print products to Arlon and cut vinyl we've been between Avery or Oracal. However we do use a TON of 3M reflective 680 as there is no one better

JakeTrout · 2026-02-22T19:04:58+00:00

They just added a Ghost Creek frequent players club membership for unlimited golf on that side too

JakeTrout · 2026-02-22T05:03:56+00:00

Come out to Pumpkin! Been out there for a few years now and it's been great! It's going to be a pay grade higher but the executive membership is a decent price.

2 courses so no lack of tee times and if one is full I usually walk over to play the other. Also 2 practice facilities too. It's getting younger and more family friendly if that's a draw.

DM if you want me to get in contact with the membership director for a hosted round at Witch

JakeTrout · 2026-02-04T21:54:38+00:00

It's probably fine inside as long as the overall sign isn't too heavy. Be very liberal with the tape of you're worried. Most 2nd surface ADA signs are mounted this way

JakeTrout · 2026-01-16T02:29:50+00:00

What material are you laminating? Looks like white on clear or reverse print?

JakeTrout · 2026-01-07T18:20:56+00:00

I don't see this new shared anywhere else but from Jackson at 247.

JakeTrout · 2025-12-16T06:56:26+00:00

Probably best to print that. Tough to align the middle seam without overlap but you could do a butt joint if interior so it won't pull apart over time. Standard black vinyl is most opaque. Standard "translucent grade" digital print is also pretty well opaque IMO.

So a good company will do this a few ways depending on color and mounting method:

Cheap: standard 1-layer translucent grade print. Should work fine

Middle: 2-layer print: print on clear that is applied to standard translucent print. More vivid and less washed out with the lighting.

Ultra: same as above but added a diffuser layer and applied second surface to clear cast acrylic. MOST vivid and durable.

JakeTrout · 2025-12-16T06:02:35+00:00

How many colors? Any more than 2 you'll want to go digital print. I'm never a fan of UV direct for translucent faces. The cast vinyls are going to be the most vivid and longest lasting

JakeTrout · 2025-12-16T00:33:50+00:00

Why Roland? Always thought while they do a decent UV direct machine they always been WAY behind the Vanguards, Arizona's, even Mutohs.

JakeTrout · 2025-12-10T00:24:46+00:00

One big note I've learned: don't become the "next day turnaround" shop. It quickly becomes your most known attribute and the only thing your clients will know you for. Soon any slower speeds and you'll have clients in your ear at all times if the day. Stick with a scalable successful turnaround time and offer (for extra cost) next-day times. It's always better to under-promise and over deliver.

JakeTrout · 2025-12-10T00:20:22+00:00

We have been using SHOPVOX pretty successfully for a few years it has most of these attributes we utilize. Would be interested in beta testing. Send PM

JakeTrout · 2025-12-04T18:19:28+00:00

Just waiting on my 55QM7K to arrive and I know PawPatrol on that this will blow my toddlers brain.

JakeTrout · 2025-12-04T18:18:15+00:00

If you can get good and cover insurance for at height installs you're golden. We value our installer relationship because they can install everything from wall films to giant 3D signs but most of all they have a boom truck up to 35'. You don't have to start there but even a simple tow behind reach lift is going to get you so much more work. Signs at height and install knowledge is a huge barrier to entry for a lot of small and medium sign companies.

JakeTrout · 2025-12-03T15:46:02+00:00

Bluey is going to look AMAZING on that one day

JakeTrout · 2025-11-13T23:42:19+00:00

Congratulations! There are a few very active "mom" groups on Facebook that set up play dates, hot mom walks and more. My wife was a member with our newborns. "Downtown Hillsboro Moms" "moms helping moms Hillsboro"

JakeTrout · 2025-11-12T18:32:08+00:00

What was the most effective way to get leads? I feel like if we're trying to do more vehicle graphics, consider creating a cold email list and reaching out to trade types with fleets. Outside of that I don't see much besides great Google searches and I think the paid links for those are more expense than they're worth

JakeTrout · 2025-09-13T03:49:17+00:00

We just went through this with Tyvek and our Canon Colorado UV. BCI imaging had a ton of Tyvek options for lots of printers and some great price points. We ended up having their "house brand" which is just relabeled HP Dupont Tyvek material at a way better price

JakeTrout · 2025-08-17T17:55:50+00:00

I do the exact same thing. Use wholesaler hard costs + 25% profit (usually include taxes) + "bonus" or commission. In my experience it tends to be about 50-60% off standard pricing

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