Plotters and Cutting Systems

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1. 

   Mustang bumper insert

   September 20, 2004 by Guest EddieK

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   I cant seem to get this cut out right. Im tracing it and cutting it out by hand...and it looks like crap. Can anyone help?!

   

   Last reply by Guest, September 21, 2004
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   See Through Window Graphics help

   September 20, 2004 by Guest 503 Motoring

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   I am wondering if any of you are doing these type iof installs. *what film *what program *what printer *pricing Any help that any of you can offer would be great. I think this may be a great addition to my current PPF and tint business. But I am clueless in this graphic field. Thanks in advance.

   

   Last reply by Guest, September 20, 2004
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   Who makes decent chrome vinyl? 1 2

   May 6, 2004 by Guest uogecko

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   I'm a big fan of 3M 7725 premium plotter vinyl but they don't seem to make chrome. Any suggestions? I have a roll of 24" non-punched (that's what we want) chrome vinyl but it really sucks - super tough to weed. Our 3M colors at 24" wide usually cost between $5 and $8 when we order it by the yard. A comparable chrome vinyl would be stunner! Thanks, G

   

   Last reply by Guest, September 19, 2004
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   Corel Draw 12 vs LXi

   September 18, 2004 by Guest EddieK

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   Another noobie question... I have LXi signmaking software, which im not really too good at using (but im learning!). As im doing some research about vinyl graphics, I keep seeing Corel Draw come up. Is this software the best out there? Should I spend the $179.99 to buy it and ditch the LXi....or just tough it out with what I have now?

   

   Last reply by hoosierwindowtek, September 19, 2004
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   Native American Head-dress

   September 9, 2004 by Guest EddieK

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   anyone have a *somewhat* simple clipart image of a Native American Head-dess. Thanks in advance! ~EddieK

   

   Last reply by Guest, September 14, 2004
6. 

   Who needs a plotter...

   September 8, 2004 by Guest Marco

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   This was fun..my first graphics job. Three different sizes,56 hand cut stars with a stencil and an olfa

   

   Last reply by Guest, September 14, 2004
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   those of you w/ professional graphic programs

   August 5, 2004 by Guest keepitcool

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   how long on average does it take you from drawing a picture on paper to scanning it in vectorizing it, cleaning up all the jagged and edges and getting it completely laid out and vectorized to sending it to the plotter for cutting? I dont know about you guys but it takes me hours to do and I dont have that kind of time to be spending in front of a computer everytime I get som eone in the shop that wants a grphic different from what I have in my program that I have to hand draw.do you guys sit there for hours cleaning up edges so you can send it to the plotter and get clean cuts or am I missing out on something?? any advice is appreciated

   

   Last reply by Guest, September 7, 2004
8. 

   Luis Vuitton logo?.. 1 2

   May 16, 2004 by Guest tintgod

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   does anyone have a Luis Vuitton logos out there?...am looking to do the logo in tint ...kinda like diamond plate look but it would be the LV logo and the star things around them....I would appreciate it...thanks..

   

   Last reply by Guest, September 7, 2004
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   Another plotter question 1 2

   December 23, 2003 by toodark

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   HP-GL, DMPL, GP-GL What is all this language about cause Im plotter stupid. And can all pragrams talk to the plotter with different languages Any help would be helpfull

   

   Last reply by Guest, September 5, 2004
10. 

    cars and truck

    January 8, 2004 by Guest mushroomhead

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    does anyone know where I can get some cliparts of low riders, truck are cars. I can fine stock stuff but nothing like you see on t-shirts

    

    Last reply by Guest, September 5, 2004
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    Does anyone use a lynx or panther?

    April 15, 2004 by Guest cooltint

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    I am wanting to buy a plotter and I am having trouble deciding on which one and what size to get? I thought I had it narrowed down to the 24" lynx or 24" Bobcat. I called signwarehouse.com to answer some of my questions. The sales rep told me that neither one of these would work for tint. Is this true or is he trying to do the up-sell trick on me? He suggusted that the plotter I needed was either the Panther 24" or 40". He said the pinch rollers were better for tint with the panther because they are machined and not cast like the Lynx. Any truth to this? Help, I can't decide which one to get and this is a big purchase. Also, 24" or 40"? Does anyone use the cump…

    

    Last reply by Guest, September 5, 2004
12. 

    Multicolor Vinyl graphics

    September 1, 2004 by hoosierwindowtek

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    Hey guys, I'm new to doing vinyl, just got a cutter, but have a question: When you make multicolor vinyl images, whether text or graphics, do you overlay the colors before applying to the substrate, or do you assemble the layers on the substrate itself? Also, I am wondering what the trick is to lining up the registration marks; How do you see them through all the layers? Thanks for the suggestions.

    

    Last reply by Guest, September 5, 2004
13. 

    UV activated graphics

    February 11, 2004 by Guest KiwiTint

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    I saw a UV activated graphic on the net the other day and was wondering what type of tint was used. I assume it has to be white in order to be illuminated by the UV light, or does it? Also, if it was white, does the fact that it is installed under a layer of dark tint not affect the UV activation? or is it cut into it so it is exposed to the UV. OR, (I know enough already) is it on the back of the dark tint and illuminates through to the outside? Cheers for any comments.

    

    Last reply by Guest, August 28, 2004
14. 

    looking for plastic beer mugs

    August 18, 2004 by toodark

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    We are have a big military party and I need 250 or so beer mugs. Does anyone know if plastic mugs can be engraved with a laser engraver?

    

    Last reply by Guest, August 28, 2004
15. 

    rookie strikes again

    August 26, 2004 by Guest tint rookie

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    little on the girlie side but she had deep pockets... did a lil hawaiian floral on her 1/4's

    

    Last reply by Guest, August 27, 2004
16. 

    military monkey

    August 26, 2004 by toodark

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    Does anyone have a clipart of a monkey, Ape in a military uniform? Thanks

    

    Last reply by Guest, August 27, 2004
17. 

    ghosting

    August 23, 2004 by Guest keepitcool

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    whats the best way to ghost a graphic behind factory tint.

    

    Last reply by Mr paladin, August 25, 2004
18. 

    rookies 1st tint graphic 1 2

    August 9, 2004 by Guest tint rookie

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    my first solo flight....

    

    Last reply by Guest, August 22, 2004
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    sports clipart

    August 16, 2004 by Guest thetintshop

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    I need some sports clipart ASAP. basketballs, volleyballs, footballs, ect. anything and everything. for some reason my file is totally corrupt and I don't have a back-up. e-mail is thetintshop@dellmail.com

    

    Last reply by Guest, August 16, 2004
20. 

    Need new tint and grfix cut program

    August 12, 2004 by Guest beektintntexas

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    Anyone with ideas on a cheap or free cutting software for roland 400 my old software sucks and I loose 1800 a year for it please help

    

    Last reply by Guest, August 14, 2004
21. 

    LIVESTRONG logo

    August 10, 2004 by Guest uogecko

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    Hi there, I'm looking for a vector version of the Nike/Lance Armstrong LIVESTRONG logo. Anybody have one they can share? Thanks! G

    

    Last reply by Guest, August 13, 2004
22. 

    Honda 600rr

    August 9, 2004 by toodark

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    this is what I spent my sunday doing

    

    Last reply by Guest, August 11, 2004
23. 

    little something

    July 22, 2004 by Guest nautiboi73

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    does lettering count as Graphix?

    

    Last reply by Guest, August 7, 2004
24. 

    Computer cut window tint

    July 27, 2004 by Guest TBRacingmike

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    So obviously I'm new to this forum... and I was just wondering which program everyone thinks is better for cutting window film... and what the costs were for each one.. I have been cutting vinyl now for about 8 years, and currently own a roland cx-500 with flexi 7 pro.. I was wondering if either of these company's are cheaper given that all I need are the eps files of the out lines and none of thier "extra" crap.. Any other tips about the whole window tinting exp. would be appreciated.. from whatI remember.... I always hated tinting back windows.... other than that it was cake.. Oh... 1 last question...how comprehensive are their libraries??? almost…

    

    Last reply by Guest, July 28, 2004
25. 

    Computer Cut 1 2 3 4

    July 21, 2004 by TKO

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    I place I do a bit of contract work for is getting a Computer Cut plotter. I just wanted to know what is the backing they put behind the film to get it thick enough so the ploter can actually cut it, without crumpling it up? Whats the stuff holding this tint?

    

    Last reply by Guest, July 24, 2004
26. 

    need help

    July 14, 2004 by Guest Rick Stiles

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    I have a graphtec plotter using tint tek is there any way I can cut out graphics with this plotter and program if not what program should I get so I can communicate with the plotter. thanks

    

    Last reply by Guest, July 17, 2004
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    Computer Cut 1 2

    July 12, 2004 by Guest crewdog10

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    Can you use SolarGard's computer cut for vinyl?

    

    Last reply by toodark, July 13, 2004
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    Anagraph elite 60

    July 12, 2004 by Guest Freds

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    Does anyone know how to shorten the pre feed prior to starting the cutting of a graphic on vinyl. It spool off several feet and then repositions back to the starting point to start the cut. The problem is that I cannot use short strips of vinyl or tint because it stops if the material is too short. The pre roll is about 3 to 4 feet. I would like to adjust this if possible to a shorter distance so that I will not waste so much material. thanks, fred

    

    Last reply by Guest, July 12, 2004
29. 

    tint graphics

    July 8, 2004 by Guest made in the shade

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    sounds to me like this guy is a wee bit shady...that aint cool,cutting him out as a source ,even if you say you are going to fix him up later....he should be the one to make the deal....just as you should be first in line if he needs graphic materiel.get it,,got it,,good!

    

    Last reply by Guest, July 8, 2004
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    window film computer cut 1 2

    July 5, 2004 by Guest EXTREMEAUDIOMAN

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    hi I am new tint business I thing a bout to buy computer cut from ebay for $6500 to open the tint business but friend of my said it does't to buy computer cut any can gave I dea what to do and what don't thank you

    

    Last reply by Guest, July 5, 2004
31. 

    ghost flames

    June 28, 2004 by Guest Clearview

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    what is the best vinyl for ghost flames?

    

    Last reply by Guest, July 1, 2004
32. 

    Belwe Light

    June 30, 2004 by Guest uogecko

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    Does anyone have Belwe Light for the PC? The italic version would help too. Thanks! G

    

    Last reply by Guest, June 30, 2004
33. 

    My first graphic job

    June 3, 2004 by Guest naughtydog

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    I have a friend that has a new mini cooper and he wants a graphic installing on the roof. Now I stick film but I have never done any graphics?? Can you mount them wet like film ? and what mounting solution should I be using. Appreciate any help Naughtydog

    

    Last reply by Guest, June 18, 2004
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    Vinyl and other supplies distributors

    April 23, 2004 by Guest DeckItOut

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    I'm fresh in the tinting biz. We own an auto parts and accessories store, and I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions about where to buy my vinyl and plotter supplies from. Any help whatsoever will be greatly appreciated.

    

    Last reply by Guest, June 16, 2004
35. 

    1st BG graphic

    June 14, 2004 by toodark

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    OK I have a ? about doing graphics with tint on the back glass. I shrunk the tint 1st and then put the graphic on the shrunk tint. It was a pain in the azz. Should I have put the graphic on the tint and then shrink it?

    

    Last reply by Guest, June 15, 2004
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    Computer Cutters and Graphics 1 2

    June 4, 2004 by Guest SHOMEURTINTS

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    I've heard so much about the CAD tint cutters. They are very expensive and there are alot of them on the market. Are they worth the money? What kind is best? Does anyone do graphics and advertising using tint and a cutter? Would appreciate any information on these machines or expanding into this portion of the tint business.

    

    Last reply by tigerstripe, June 10, 2004
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    28ft trailer and amp cover

    June 8, 2004 by Guest mushroomhead

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    My Webpage trailers this long are hard to do with all the rivets. 50 yards of vinyl each side

    

    Last reply by Guest, June 8, 2004
38. 

    Corel Draw - Trace 9

    April 5, 2004 by Guest nautiboi73

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    I have Corel Draw 9, the reason that I got that one was because the shop that I get my vinly cut at, he told me to get that one, for price and that it will do all that I need it to do. Ok, I have seen him trace things that I brought to him,but I can not figure out how to do it myself. does any one have any ideas or pointers? Help Thanks

    

    Last reply by Guest, June 4, 2004
39. 

    Need Graphics

    May 28, 2004 by Guest Marco

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    I need a graphic for Planet Audio.Who ever can do it..I will have to send the film to you to be cut.Any takers?

    

    Last reply by Guest, June 2, 2004
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    need a graphic

    May 24, 2004 by Guest thetintshop

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    I need a watermelon graphic. I have one, but mine is too detailed. I need a simple one.

    

    Last reply by Guest, May 24, 2004