[Mark Shipley]

Hi Marek,

Welcome back 😀 looking forward to seeing the pics.

Did you take Shadow or did he stay at home?

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

*rofl* :dance2: *rofl*

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Here’s another great tip … (-)

The ‘el cheapo’ plastic squeegees from Grafityp (£3 for 10) are great for chopping up lettuce!

The plastic blade chops through them effortlessly and prevents the lettuce from browning.

They are a must for every kitchen 😮

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Hi Steve,

Welcome to the boards, as you will see, division and local pride means a great deal for a lot of the members. I won’t go into that, but, hey keep this quiet; shhhh …

“Aparently, the Southern branch have found two new uses for sheep, yeah, I’m not kidding, but keep this to yourself, they’ve discovered they can eat the meat and use the wool for clothing!”

:lol1: 😉 🙄 :lol1: 😉 🙄 :lol1:

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Hi Matt,

Welcome to boards and a huge congratulations on the 3000th member bit.

I play with RC aircraft but not cars – sorry 😮

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Hey Doyle,

Welcome to the group.

I’m sure you’ll find a couple of old pros on here 😉 ahem 😳

As you’ve already seen there are a lot of people here with a combined knowledge that is nothing short of an encyclopedia!

Ask as many questions as you wish, especially about the VersaCAMM.

Regards,
Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Hi Rob and welcome back !!

6 day round trip – you must be knackered.

I didn’t see you wave as you passed junctions 35/6 on the M6 :cheer: 😉

I thought you might have called in for a coffee (I can make a decent cup of coffee unlike a certain UKSB member I could mention :lol1: )

Glad to have you back.

Have a rest, you’ve earned it!

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

C’mon Mike,

Now you’re really taking the piss!! 😉

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Hi Rodney,

I also wait with great eagerness, please keep us informed of any details.

Thanks,
Mark

[Mark Shipley]

If that’s Moving Tip #48 – what are the other gems?

I love ‘Duck Tape’, it’s just like the force in Star Wars;

It has a light side, a dark side and it holds the universe together :lol1:

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Sorry – no luck here, even the RIP can’t open it 😕

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

You sad man :nana:

No doubt you’ve already writen all your Christmas cards, done all your Christmas shopping and wrapped all the prezzies!

You sad, sad man 😉

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Rob,

Which Sericol ink have you used on a bouncy castle?

Thanks in advance.

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Marek,

I find the MGM Grand is the worst; my other-half refuses to go in because of the static!

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

quote tgall070:

By the way Big G we don’t have mushy peas down here, thankfully.

😕 But they’re 60p 😕

Mushy peas and pickled eggs are the best part of having fish’n’ chips, oh and don’t forget the scraps :lol1:

tgall070, the sign looks great – are you hanging the sign? If so then I would think about charging a bit more.

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

testing again :2thumbs: looks good from here

😉

[Mark Shipley]

Hi Silvio,

Welcome to the boards, lot’s of people with lots of helpful friendly knowledge – and a couple nutters thrown in for good measure!

Look forward to seeing some of your work.

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Time to tell the thruth….

I can quite honestly say that I do not have a wrist watch that plays Coronation Street’s theme tune

[Mark Shipley]

Rob,

I’ll put my name on a JAG digital leveller thingy if it helps secure a group discount!

I had a play with one at the show and it does seem really accurate.

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Hi Dewi,

I have got satin laminate loaded at the moment. If you want to try laying down some gloss onto chrome, I’ll give you a shout when I’m working with it again in few weeks time.

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Hi Mark,

Glad you got it all sorted out in the end.

Drop me a line some time this week.

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Dewi,

Lee will there today 😀

Have a safe journey to the NEC – that goes for everyone.

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Hi big G,

There are quite a few printer suppliers at the show but don’t let that worry you, LED, specialist vinyl and framing suppliers etc. are holding their ground.

I didn’t manage to find any free blades bit I did get a free laser engraver !!!! It’s amazing what gets thrown in when you buy a couple of pieces of engraved wood and perspex 😉

Enjoy the show.

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Hi John,

I met up with Lee Harris and also bumped into the guys from Arch-Digital at the LikwidArt stand (or however it’s spelled/spelt <must use spell chack>).

I really enjoyed today but the exhibition didn’t seem as big as last year! Is this just me or does anybody else think this?

It would have been nice to be there tomorrow to meet up with more folks from the group but the work load wouldn’t allow – maybe next year!

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Sorry guys,

Been, seen and grabbed all the freebies 😉 😮 😉

Had a fantastic day, thanks to all the suppliers for making us very welcome and great to meet some of the group members!

Not too good on the way home – had to take a 2 hour detour because the M6 was closed due to an accident so it took 4.5 hours to get home 😕 which made today a very long day – but worth while.

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

I tend not to use it for long winded posts, simply because a lot of the words such as you’ve mentioned haven’t been available ,therefore it’s taken longer to spell check than write the post in the first place.

I welcome an updated version – thanks!

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Hi Rob,

I like the idea, maybe scrolling a little faster would be better though.

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Hi Mark,

Sorry to hear about the problems you’ve had with the ink.

Before I offer any suggestions I’m going to be really blunt – did you see the machine working before you bought it?

Regards,
Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Lee,

A ‘backup’ is an effect customers can have on you 😉 😮 😉

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Hi Mark, Many thanks I’ll be in touch later today – thanks.

Hello Rodney,

Thanks for such an informative reply. You say that Silvo will remove the ‘engraving’ of Sterling Silver, is this the same for any highly polished metal that is engraved by use of a topical coating?

Slate is something I would really like to do as I think I’ve found a great little niche in the market that needs filling 😉

I’ll keep this short as I’ve got one of those here, there and everywhere days just about to start – but, it’s strange how you’ve mentioned the GCC Explorer II because the machine I’m looking at is the 30-40W GCC Spirit. It’s smaller overall and has a smaller bed than the Explorer but it would fit perfectly into our working environment. Plus, and I know this might sound silly – it uses USB connectivity and as the machine I will buy will be running from a laptop – have you tried to buy a laptop with a printer/parallel port these days? It’s like trying a buy a television in any colour other than silver!

I will certainly look at the links you have provided – thank you, much appreciated!

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

[size=200]Can you tell what it is yet?[/size]

http://www.frogstar.com/mp3/mp3/Rolf%20 … 20Down.mp3

:dance2: :dance1: :dance2: :dance1: :dance2: :dance1: Sorry – I couldn’t help it :dance2: :dance1: :dance2: :dance1: :dance2: :dance1:

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Hi Marcus,

Welcome to the group and best wishes / good luck with your business!

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

I only use vehicle wrap vinyl on awkward motor bike fairings. You need the vinyl to be as conformable as possible otherwise, well as you’ve found out – problems in every nook and cranny.

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Hi Johnny,

Welcome to the boards, make yourself at home!!

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Hi,

I prefer to use R Tape 4075RLA, it’s a very clever tape that allows graphics to be rolled up without any crinkling or tunneling – great if graphics need to be sent out to customers. I buy a 1220mm log and have it slit to 2 x 610’s

Clear tape is something I have used but stay away from now, too much static for my liking.

Quick tip – running a metal ruler along both sides of the unwound clear tape removes most if not all of the static.

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Lee,

That’s Brush Script MT slightly dragged out!

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Steve,

You have my sympathies ….

wax on ——- wax off ——- wax on ——– wax off :lol1: 😮 :lol1:

Mark

P.S. I hope all that rubbing hasn’t hurt your drinking muscle :drink4:

[Mark Shipley]

Hi Mike,

Profile sent via email 😀

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

quote :

You’ll stick out like a sore thumb….LOL

🙂 😀 :lol1: 🙂 😀

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Rob,

That’s nothing but a scratch – oh get a brezzer down your neck and you’ll be right :lol1:

The lesson to be learnt here is;

When working with LED’s always remember what it stands for – “Lopping Erroneous Digit’s”

There’ll be no nose mining for you for a few days 😮

Mark

P.S. Brave man for showing us – thank you!

P.P.S. There could have been more blood to look at 🙄

[Mark Shipley]

Hi Mike,

I use their Front2 profile in various configurations depending on the job in hand.

It appears that Hexis are updating/rebuilding their website so if you wish I can email the profile to you, it’s 1.85MB – pm your email address and I’ll whizz it off through cyber space.

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Hello Jem,

Welcome to the mad house, ermm, I mean boards.

I’m sure you’ll find lots of friendly and helpful people here who will want to swap recipes for home brew, find out if your a wet or dry person (as in application) and if you’re a fast weeder or not.

You’ve got so much to look forward to 😮 🙄 😮 😛

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Thanks Marek,

I’ll get some hobnobs and fruit pastilles sorted out this weekend and sent out beginning of next week.

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

quote :

if the price is the same given the choice why would anyone buy a versaCAMM?

…. and what would all the cadet users do if Roland stopped producing VersaCAMM’s? 🙄

I can work with ECO-SOL inks unlike full solvent inks that aggravate my asthma! Plus I can supply unlaminated graphics for use in small confined areas that don’t stink the place out.

The VersaCAMM can also print onto both coated and uncoated media opening the possibilities of printing onto artists’ canvass, coated papers and many more of the emerging specialist medias.

Also the VersaCAMM doesn’t ‘gum’ up if not used for a couple of weeks or even months, that reason alone should persuade people to use ECO-SOL inks and avoid what can be a very costly, messy and time consuming problem.

I think I’ll stick with Roland and the VersaCAMM.

<just my 2p’s worth> 😮

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Hi Marek,

I think you mean this one 😮 😮 😮

http://www.StupidVideos.com/?VideoID=16

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Hello Chris,

I use Hexis SIM Premium Banner DSB550 Frontlit.

I rate it very highly, it’s 575g/m2 outdoor grade banner that takes ink well, dries fairly quickly and the quality is consistant.

ASk them for a sample!

I’m pleased to hear the ‘CONT.’ setting worked for you! It’s amazing how many of these settings the engineers and the like don’t know of.

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

What’s wrong Chris, the night is young.

I’ve still got another banner to print and then some Rip’ing to do ready for morning.

Yeah – I’m sad 🙄 🙄 🙄
Mark

[Mark Shipley]

I don’t chuffin believe, guess what has happened just this very minute??

The Cyan is beeping for replacement! Well guess what – you can continue printing the bloody banner until it’s finished!!!

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

On the VersaCAMM I’ve got it set to continue printing on detecting an empty ink cartridge.

To find and set it;

On the control panel press

MENU
and scroll to
INK CONTROL – <press right>
EMPTY MODE – <press right>
then press up or down to select
STOP – to stop printing when ink needs replacing
or
CONT. – to continue printing when ink needs replacing and it will print approximately another square metre before ‘really’ stopping.
finally press
ENTER & MENU to take you back to the normal display!

It’s nice to find the Epson stickers inside the cartridges when you pull them apart 😉 so I’ve been told :lol1: 😉 :lol1: 😮

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Just a thought, but what about printed backlit banner?

Although it would be opaque it would still ‘trasmit’ a fair amout of light into the room.

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Hi Darryl,

It’s a cinnamon flavoured chewing gum made by Wrigleys sold in the USA, but not available over here 🙁

http://www.wrigley.com/wrigley/products/products_big_red.asp

I love cinnamon flavoured stuff!!

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Hi aj,

You must have painters cramp after all those signs, looking good though! Are you installing them as well?

Mark

P.S. Marek, I’ll trade you some hobnobs for some BigRed :lol1:

[Mark Shipley]

Hi Chris,

Welcome to the boards.

Just watch out for Carrie and her constant pressure on non-avatara’s :lol1:

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

I’m looking at getting a laser engraver within the next couple of months, so a big yes from me :2thumbs:

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

I can feel a dose of PM tension building

Run for your life – it’s gonna blow :peek:

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Marek,

I’m not suprised OPT had to move premises, it was totally crammed out when I was there. I couldn’t believe how much equipment they had.

You say the beer just isn’t the same. At least you can buy Michelob Dark 😉

And you live just down the road from my favourite roller coaster park – Magic Mountain – and I actually managed to have a ride on ‘X’ yeah!!!!

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Hi Marek,

There is one thing we can’t get over here, that is shops like –

Oceanside Photo & Telescope ( http://www.optcorp.com )

It is the best shop in the world, I spent a fortune when I was there a couple of years a ago, very friendly and helpful staff, a credit to Oceanside.

You live in a wonderful part of the world, the seafood in CA is fantastic, and as for a pint, what’s wrong with Sam Adams???

Regards,
Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Hi Roffs,

Great work, it all works really well! Thanks for letting us have a peep.

I know there are 2 ‘P’s in CHIPPIE, but is there meant to be a ‘P’ in SHOP? And, yes I’m ready for there’s no ‘f’ in chips but ….

Just wondering, cos the sign on the wall (left of image), hasn’t got one!

😮 😕 😮 😕 😮 😕 😮 😕 😮 😕 😮 😕 😮

oooops, sorry – didn’t mean it, I was only looking 😳

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Did about three hours of printing this morning before packing up and spending the rest of the day in the garden – which included setting fire to the pampass grass (that was fun).

I agree with you big G, being self employed does make weekdays and weekends the same, if work has be done then it’s done. If the weather is nice then it’s out with the dogs, in the garden or flying model aircraft :plane: or picking up the pieces 🙄

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Hi Terry,

Hope this does the trick for you!!

Mark

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[Mark Shipley]

Mroning Pteer,

Taht is Rlealy azamnig!

I tnihk my nmroal day to day sllepnig is eevn wsroe tahn taht!

Mrak

[Mark Shipley]

Mike, the following link will take you to where you can produce your own text 3D auto sterograms.

http://www.eyetricks.com/stereograms/onlinetools/stereocreator.htm

I have purchased software that allows me to make stereo grams out of virtually any high contrast image – “Why?” You might ask, well….

I have a unit at Botany Bay (Charley, Alongshore) where I sell said images plus other optical illusions and digital art, all produced on the Versicle. It’s another avenue in which digital printing can make an impact and of course bringing in those lovely pieces of paper that have the Queen’s head on them.

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Look at the centre of the circle, then move closer to the image then back

(spin) (spin) (spin) (spin) (spin) (spin) (spin) (spin) (spin) 😮

Strange or what??

Mark

P.S. Dewi, I’ll post instructions on how to see the dots thingy …

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Mort, very good!!

Here’s one for ya..

There once was an old couple who had been married for thirty years.

Every morning the old boy would wake up and give off an enormous f@rt, much to his long suffering wife’s annoyance.

“You’ll trump your guts out one of these days,” she always complained.

After a particularly bad week the wife decided to have her revenge and got up early, placing some turkey giblets in the bed next to the old boy’s butt.

While making breakfast downstairs she heard his usual morning guff reverberate through the floorboards followed by a scream.

Twenty minutes later a rather shaken man came downstairs.

“You was right all along Missus,” the old man says, “I finally did f@rt my guts out, but by the grace of God, and these two fingers, I managed to push ’em back in!”

[Mark Shipley]

:giggle: :giggle: :giggle: :giggle:

Good one Steve – sorry Dewi but the resemblance is spooky :lol1:

Mike – just keep on firing away with the questions, I’m sure you’ll have plenty of them.

If you get stuck with anything just shout!!

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

:yeeha: :yeeha: Louise :yeeha: :yeeha:

I was expecting a raft of messages asking “what is it”, “how do you see it” and “why do my eyes hurt”

In recognition of your achievement today you get to print-out the 3D image and stick it to your wall!!!

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Ok, so what is hidden in this image?? Click to enlarge it before viewing

Answers on a postcard…

Mark

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It must have taken a lot of guts for those kids to stand in the middle of the stadium and sing their little hearts out.

I think they did a great job!!!

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Yeah Nigel,

Very good 😀 🙂 😀 🙂

Don’t give up your day job Jobe !!!

Mark

P.S. I need to have a chat with you soon!!

[Mark Shipley]

Hi all,

Thanks for your input. Took a couple of designs for the Chippy owner to look at and he preferred the regimented of the first with the fish and bubbles with the brighter yellow ‘Opening times’ of the last.

I’ll post the finished image once it’s reworked again and I’ll also put up the chippy window when it’s done around the start of April.

Once again – thanks for your help and input.

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Hello Lee,

There is nothing worse than a bad hair day – have you tried try ‘Trebuchet MS’ maybe bolded up a bit??

Mark 😮

[Mark Shipley]

Hi,

Already been said – not durable, also laser toner isn’t particularly UV stable, the magenta fades very quickly.

But I guess for certain applications it is fine.

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Hello !!!

I’ve re-worked the sign – what d’ya think??

It is lot clearer, no additional bubbles but nemo is back 😉

Mark

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Hi all,

Just got back in, I will re-work the design and post it very soon.

Thanks again,

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Hi James,

Many thanks – you are a star, much appreciated.

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

I think this is much clearer – any thoughts?

Mark

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Hi Steve,

I’ll play around with what you’ve suggested – thanks

Dan,

I agree with what you say, but the problem is trying to match their existing signage which features clown fish. I’ll re-work it with chips and stuff and see what the chippy owner thinks.

The daft thing I’ve just done full signage for a tropical fish shop and they didn’t want chips with theirs 😮

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Don’t say I didn’t warn you – but I did 😮 🙄 😮 🙄

http://www.stupidvideos.com/?VideoID=929

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Glad you all like it – certainly made me jump several feet 😳

These things just keep getting better and better.

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Seeing as we have NO snow (not happy) I thought I’d amuse myself in other ways 😉

Glad to hear you both liked it!

Lee, pleae tell me what CJ has to day about it. As of yet no luck with a heating engineer – sorry.

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Congratulations Dewi et all on entering a higher state of impotance on the boards – your worshiplenessnesses (I think that’s how it’s all spelt 😉 :roll:)

So, does this mean more breezer time for Rob?

Seriously, it’s really great that the group has grown to what it is – thanks Rob, and thanks also to Dewi, Andrew and Carrie for being there to keep us in check.

Mark

P.S. This doesn’t mean you’re imune from a few well aimed jibes :tongue:

[Mark Shipley]

Nik,

Don’t forget the pictures !!!!!

Mark

wish we had some snow 🙁

[Mark Shipley]

Hello Ian,

I have had really good results with printing with the VersaCAMM onto clear! The variable ink setting did puddle quite badly but the variable dry works a treat.

I don’t know if this will help but here are the settings I found worked best for me, you may able to fiddle around and see if they work for the Cadet.

Hexis micro2 profile (one way vision film)
720×720 dpi
Variable dry
Overprint 1
Pass count 16
Head speed 500

I used 35oC print and 45oC drying heat, I also have to use the long media clamps to stop the media ‘puckering’ at the sides.

I hope this is of help.

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Hi Ash,

I’ve had very good results printing onto Hexis static cling both white and clear using a VersaCAMM.

Not sure how you are trying to print them , please expand on the process you are using and maybe we’ll be able to help out!

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

quote dsi:

HOW WOULD YOU MAKE A MARRIAGE WORK?

Tell your wife that she looks pretty even if she looks like a truck. – Ricky, age 10

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Nice one!

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

We make our own wine and currently there are 10 gallons of Chardonay on the go plus 5 gallons of Rioja and 5 gallons of Shiraz (only 120 bottles on the go at the mo).

We don’t drink it all ourselves, family and friends do enjoy giving us a helping hand when they visit.

It’s much cheaper than buying wine and in most cases it’s usually better than most bought mid range wines (£5-£10 per bottle).

Oh, and it’s fun making it!

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Congratulations to you both :baby:

Hope all goes well and please do keep us all upto date with the progress.

Best wishes.

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Hello Lee,

Tell Jen it must be the fresh sea air that’s getting to my head 🙄

I’ll let you know when the CD arrives.

Mark

P.S. Black puddings are in the post

[Mark Shipley]

Hello Lee,

Good job 😀 Looks like it was a fairly easy fit on top of the existing sign.

So what do they sell?

“Oh hello, I’d like half a pound of acoustics please!” 😮 😕 😮

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Mort,

I really want to see the new versacamm and all the latest technology – honest.

Whether or not my eyes will focus on them is a different matter :lol1: *hair*

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

I’ll be there on Wednesday 13th, not sure about staying over at the mo, but that could change with very little persuasion 😉 and the mention of beer/wine/anything with alcohol in it 😮

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

It’s a pity after all that hard work whoever built it didn’t spend a few quid/dollars on a nice bit of cut vinyl for the computer name 😉

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Hello Iosif,

Just to clarify – how many metres of vinyl did you print and at what what spacing were the labels?

I’m guessing between 45m and 70m of vinyl used with a 3mm maybe 5mm spacing.

This is the amount of ink I’d expect to use on such a job, this does not include head cleaning etc. but 109ml of ink is a lot to use for few labels.

If you need any help on profiles etc. please don’t hesitate to ask.

Regards,
Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Hi Mark,

I use SignPal Master – it’s a cracking piece of software. If you have any problems or questions please feel free to ask.

Regards,

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Signlicker – a person who most certainly needs help 😮 😕 😮

[Mark Shipley]

Signetist – a person understands the theory of how signs are made

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Excellent stuff !!!!

What get’s me though with this glimpse into the furute is – Rob you are still wearing the same old shirt :lol1: :lol1: :lol1:

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Good one Lee :lol1: :lol1:

Mark (Mrs)

[Mark Shipley]

Hi Rob,

Welcome to the group.

Thanks for the great intro and avatar, look forward asking you some questions on LED’s

RAMJ – great initials, much better than mine; MRS 🙄 what was my mother thinking?

You’ll find out very soon that there is no such thing as a dumb question, but stupid answers on the other hand …. you’ll see 😉

Mark

[Mark Shipley]

Hi Peter,

You are right, these people need help, and they need it now.

It’s just that we are here on this group to help each other and to some extent to help ourselves, it would just be ‘nice’ (no personal gratification needed/wanted because as the death toll rises, I feel more and more upset each time) but it would be nice to know that we did something as a team to help those who really need it.

Even if group members anonymously (some how) logged how much had been donated then we could all be aware of the good that had been done.

As I’ve said – £500 from me.

Everyone, please dontate what you can afford to.

Mark