[Colin Smith]

My CE5000-60 will not work through a hub at all, it has to be direct to the pc usb port.

[Colin Smith]

Why not use a piece of dibond fastened to the uprights. I agree it needs another colour, wold look better with a bit of white.

[Colin Smith]

OK no problem, it’s for Komori UK themselves so I’ll see if they can get it from Japan, seems daft buying it just for that. Many thanks anyway (a virtual pint on its way to you)

[Colin Smith]

That’s it Harry thanks, unfortunately not got that though, looking for the wording "SYSTEM 38" in upper case if you can help?

[Colin Smith]

Yep got there now many thanks

[Colin Smith]

Yep got there now many thanks

[Colin Smith]

Thanks I’ll try and doctor that a bit.

[Colin Smith]

That’s the fella, thanks very much.

[Colin Smith]

oops posted twice for some reason 😳

[Colin Smith]

Thanks but nothing opens in signlab? I think I already have it from http://www.kingfisher.co.uk/index.asp?PageID=1 … ction=logo

If its the same

[Colin Smith]

Never had a problem with 3m and much prefer it to Avery which always seems very difficult to weed to me.

[Colin Smith]

Is it "secret agent" font?

[Colin Smith]

Is it "secret agent" font?

[Colin Smith]

Impact vehicle library v24 is what you need, not too expensive via uksb either 😉

[Colin Smith]

Common carp caught using 2lb bottom 5lb reel line and 18 barbless with single maggot. Made me work a bit to land it!

[Colin Smith]

I did pm Robert to change my user name to Colin Smith but its not been done yet.

[Colin Smith]

There’s only the 1100gs on BoW. I’m also after this (1200) and the 1150 if possible.

[Colin Smith]

Just to thank you Warren, I nicked these as well, ideal for a van I’m just doing (tree surgeon cum gardener)

[Colin Smith]

Thanks for the replies. I do not have a vista usb driver on my disc so usb to usb will not work (despite the device being recognised by the pc). However tried a usb to serial converter and then serial to the cutter on one of the com ports and hey presto. But when I tried through a usb hub (due to using up all the usb ports on the pc) it would not work, but at least I can get some cutting done.
The wonders of modern computing eh?

[Colin Smith]

No reply back from cadlink yet. Should be able to PM soon as I just joined.
Very frustrating day trying for hours to get the ***** thing running. I do have an older cutter and pc standing by (steam powered) but today was wasted.

[Colin Smith]

Sorry but I am in the mire, got two vans waiting in the wings.

[Colin Smith]

Thanks xp is an option but its a brand new pc and I will probably face lots of other driver issues also its a backward step but i know what you are saying. try………….. (mod-edit) please read board rules

[Colin Smith]

Thanks for that. I’m registered now.

[Colin Smith]

OK I’ll try that but I aint no merkin!!!

[Colin Smith]

Glad its fixed, I have only ever replaced one carriage motor (and I’ve worked on lots) and that was due to the end of life counter showing. The main problem with the 10,000 series is banding, something Epson have improved on the latest machines. Any way your away again, give me a shout if you need anymore help.

[Colin Smith]

quote :

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OOPs sorry 😳

[Colin Smith]

I already prepared and flatted it all, just wanted one solid mid blue color blowing over. The guy was supposed to be a friend of a friend. Didn’t need to match anything that’s why I thought maybe wrap it. Managed to load it as my avatar so you can see roughly what shapes involved, only the fairing and wheel arch (seat is already solid blue).

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[Colin Smith]

Thanks for the replies, I will probably have a go at spraying myself then but was worried about overspray allover my workshop and the temperature at this time of year.

[Colin Smith]

Good machines, just trained on these with epson, a lot easier to work on than previous versions.

[Colin Smith]

Is the paper nice and flat against the platen, check your vacuum make sure of no leaks around the platen. Check the paper thickness sensor also its at the top and sees the flag whn you move the paper load lever backwards and forwards.

[Colin Smith]

There is a service menu where you can do stronger cleaning "KK1, KK2 etc" from memory. I think you may benifit from a maintenance kit which is new flushing box, ink pump, waste tank etc. I am trained on 7000, 9000, and 10000 series but the smaller one is almost the same.

[Colin Smith]

Done it!!!
Got a signpal puma 2, just been playing so far (the other half wont let me set it all up in the spare bedroom until after xmas in case we have guests).
I got the signpal apprentice version software with it but it seems very basic and a lot of features missing, so will probably upgrade to something else later. Also got corel draw 12 and illustrator (can I export directly to the cutter)? .Not really had time to experiment yet (normal work keeps getting in the way) so dont laugh if I sound thick. 😳

[Colin Smith]

thanks
things are a bit clearer now, Im currently on ebay looking at a graphtec cutter, good make im led to believe.

[Colin Smith]

unless you have lots of work its hardly worth investing in all the equipment and consumables to do your own printing, you would need a small 4 colour press say A3 size (approx £200K new for digital, from around £50K second hand conventional litho ) guillotine and maybe a small folding machine, Mac with quark for design, RIP probably photoshop, ink paper solvents etc, then someone to run all this (skilled printers would look for around £30-£40K pa) The industry itself is cutthroat with everyone trying to undercut each other just for the work (:)
Just go down to Kwik Print or those mentioned above etc if you want my advice

[Colin Smith]

yes 10000 series 9000 series and 7000 series. got lots of info service manuals etc

[Colin Smith]

Hi
The names Colin, im thinking of a small cutter and all the gubbins to go with it. Ive been looking at roland but they seem expensive compared to others on the market or is it cos they are the best?