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by bc240
Mon Jun 23, 2014 10:58 pm
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: Not new but wanting to do screen printing
Replies: 3
Views: 1539

Re: Not new but wanting to do screen printing

Thanks for the reply. I've been to trade shows in Chicago for the big GraphExpo before so I know it can be hectic. I'm comfortable with pretty much any aspect of printing and feel this is another step. The problem is labor. It's hard to find good people especially around here. That's one reason I wa...
by bc240
Mon Jun 23, 2014 8:21 pm
Forum: Vinyl Transfers
Topic: Plotter and/or vinyl printer
Replies: 30
Views: 44504

Re: Plotter and/or vinyl printer

I know I"m late coming to this post but I just joined. I have had a Roland 540 for about two years and love it. Yes it's expensive but it's probably the most versatile piece of equipment I've ever bought. I can do large banners, vinyl for metal or corkplast yard signs, window graphics for busin...
by bc240
Mon Jun 23, 2014 7:07 am
Forum: The Business: Advertising, Customers, Marketing & More
Topic: Systems
Replies: 2
Views: 4654

Re: Systems

I agree that some sort of production order is needed. Many years ago I created a job ticket program that runs on Filemaker Pro. You might think Filemaker Pro is a strange choice since it is a relational database program. But it works very well because you can build scripts to add drop down menus and...
by bc240
Sun Jun 22, 2014 8:08 pm
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: Not new but wanting to do screen printing
Replies: 3
Views: 1539

Not new but wanting to do screen printing

I've been involved in printing for longer than I care to admit. Perhaps a bit of history would help explain where I'm coming from. I know this is going to be long and I apologize in advance but I think if you know my background maybe your advice can be tailored a bit easier. From conventional offset...