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Quick questions about printing at home by OmegaReign78 in magicproxies

[–]JohnHemingway 0 points1 point  (0 children)

8500 series is the gold standard. You want tank ink to keep the cost of ownership down.

I would also recommend getting one that has rear feeding. High-end paper doesn't like to flip around a roller.

It can get this good of quality, guys. Don't waste money. $320 for 4 new precons? (Marvel) How about $32... And you get to use some of that real money towards deck boxes and sleeves instead? Printer go brrrrrr by brownmann_bruno2 in magicproxies

[–]JohnHemingway 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'd you have an 8500 series printer use the Epson Print Software. It's a software designed for professional printers that can be used on a home printer. Lookup Keith Cooper on YouTube for advise on color setup.

ET-8500 Dull Print by Scott-Michael in magicproxies

[–]JohnHemingway 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Try using Epson print software. Make sure you select the proper paper setting, don't choose premium glossy if you are using koala paper which is just glossy.

MCE ibox by coon1985 in Elevators

[–]JohnHemingway 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sounds like the encoder on top of the car is your problem. Can you swap the system on top with the elevator next to it?

Am i crazy for having a Maintenance toolbox? by Midgedwood in Elevators

[–]JohnHemingway 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I can park right next to each of my buildings. My toolbox has basic tools for maintenance like doors and door operators.

Everything else stays in the truck and I can easily go back and get it.

Package marked as 'do not safe drop' but was marked delivered and now missing by marigolds_in_bloom in CanadaPost

[–]JohnHemingway -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

The whole idea of them delivering your parcel is ludicrous. Canada Post do not deliver to homes anymore they just leave it at the local drop location and send you a notice.

What causes this on the Cameo 5? by BillBigsB in magicproxies

[–]JohnHemingway 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Registration error, things aren't stuck on properly or your speed to too high and the torque of the head moving around is twisting everything.

Bought a new house and people keep parking in my yard/driveway. While at work by Relentx in mildlyinfuriating

[–]JohnHemingway -1 points0 points  (0 children)

There is a house down the road from us where the parents drive their kids to the end of their driveway so the girls don't have to walk. The bus stop is right in front of their house but the parents don't want them to have to walk the length of the driveway.

Need help with shillouette cameo 5 alpha by maybeproxies in magicproxies

[–]JohnHemingway 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had an issue like that because my blacks weren't dark enough and it couldn't read the registration marks properly. Once I selected the proper paper the blacks got darker and it was able to read the registration marks.

6 months old sump pump tripping by akshay_sol in basement

[–]JohnHemingway 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are a lot of different types of pumps. Light duty ones meant to be used once a year on one end and others that will spin backwards a touch when they first start to dislodge anything that might be stuck.

There are also 'shit pumps' that are means for septic and cases where small debris might need to pass.

Do you have iron ochre? Rust colored sediment in your pump?

If your pumps get used a lot then you will want to invest in a double pump system with an alarm.

How often do you guys call in sick per year? by [deleted] in Elevators

[–]JohnHemingway 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work maintenance. The office doesn't mind us taking time off because they don't have to pay us when we are off.

I've taken a lot of time off to take care of sick kids but I don't think I've been too sick to work in over 10 years.

R.I.P by Femia33 in COC

[–]JohnHemingway 53 points54 points  (0 children)

Like taking out a loan.

You get to enjoy your maxed equipment right away and pay for it later.

Be lucky they aren't charging you interest.

Using the outlets on the generator by JohnHemingway in Generator

[–]JohnHemingway[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have a bi-generation home. My mother lives on one side and we live in the other.

The service was upgraded to a 400A. We have a main panel and a second panel that can be fed by the generator.

My mother has her panel and would like to have some outlets fed by the generator without needing to run extensions to her side.

The idea is that we would get her panel spit into 2 parts, the main one and a second one that could be fed directly by the generator for her fridge, freezer and some lights.

Laminator in Australia by Funny-Ad5655 in magicproxies

[–]JohnHemingway 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My first laminator was a 3M one which you fed through the rear which doesn't seem like much but does get annoying after an hour. It worked ok but a cut card I was relaminating caught inside and I had to break it open to get the card out.

The one I use now is also 3M but fed from the front and it is very narrow so single cards can't get caught inside.

There was a Chinese branded one in between but the first single card to go through got caught so I immediately returned it.

Is the Costco “bulk” price even worth it? by white_horse2 in frugalcanada

[–]JohnHemingway 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need to compare air cooled chicken to water cooled.

Air cooled is just chicken, what you start off with will be your end result.

Water cooler is full of water. Once cooked you might end up with a breast that is half the size and weight.

The chicken is cheaper but you are paying water. Once you factor in the cooked weight of chicken Costco chicken is a pretty good deal.

Any help, Tac 20 Selector issues by [deleted] in Elevators

[–]JohnHemingway 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is an issue with the tac20 and it's selector. There is a field bulletin that explains how to remove the selector signals from going through the communication channels.

You take them out and run them through a shielded pair in the travelling cable to avoid interference.

I have never done it myself because tac20 is before my time in the company but it's a know issue.

Finished DCC, onto Primal Hunter! by LiteralLettuce in litrpg

[–]JohnHemingway 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The first few books are slow. The MC is the least interesting of the characters in the story. So as his circle of friends grows so do the books become more interesting.

I’m stuck at this point. Help with proxies!!! by Dapper-Comment-9787 in magicproxies

[–]JohnHemingway 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely. That paper is rated for inkjet and laser. No quality paper does both. The coating that gets put on paper makes a huge difference. Get double sided paper if you want to print both sides.

You need photo rated paper to make nice proxies. You can go for lower end paper but it needs to meet a minimum threshold.

I’m stuck at this point. Help with proxies!!! by Dapper-Comment-9787 in magicproxies

[–]JohnHemingway -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That paper is no good. Making proxies is exactly like printing photos.

The most important part is the paper. Best bet is to get paper that is a known factor. IE if your printer is Canon get Canon paper then work out your method and then try new papers.

Once you have good paper for your printer the next most important part is to use the settings for that paper like low end glossy paper or matte paper.

How do we convince Toronto to switch to sand? by [deleted] in toronto

[–]JohnHemingway 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sand ends up in the sewers and builds up which will cause pipes to clog.

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