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Storing graphics
As any one come up with a way to store graphics. I find that if I have a job that needs 15 logos. and when I got to make them there is a spot for one more. I figure I will throw that material away. So I tend to print one extra. The problem is the material tends to curl. So has any one figured a way to store the logos so they dont curl? If I print and cut, mask and don't weed? Any ideas!!
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Permalink Reply by John Brehm on -
If it's a repet customer and the logo is small, I'll print the extra one and put it in a large envelope. If it's a new customer that I feel could be a repet customer, I'll print it and give it to them as a feebe. Everyone likes a freebe.
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Permalink Reply by Candy Mattingly on -
Do you not have a problem with the material curling up off of the backing?
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Permalink Reply by John Brehm on
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So far no. I use Solutions Opaque, weed it and mask before storing. If it's a decal for whatever use I may or maynot laminate it.
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Permalink Reply by irving donaldson on -
opaque will definitely curl if left unattended - that one you will have to mask. I also place my extras in a folder to avoid those issues - I might not always mask as if I do not need I toss. I have also given it to client as a freebie and I have also kept my fingers cross that they will want another. The ink is one of the cheapest things so I will not leave that space blank. I will nest with my logo or my favorite customer and give them the freebie.
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Permalink Reply by Candy Mattingly on
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When I have printed stuff: I mask it and leave it upside down for the next weekend to use. I normal leave it out on my table. When I come in the next weeked to start that job. I notice its curling away. Not a lot, but over time I think the prints would be unuseable. So am looking for a way to be able to store them for a period of time! I am useding Vivid print and the TDD mask. Maybe for jobs that sit over a period I should try the Solustion Mask?
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Permalink Reply by Butch on
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cut a piece of mask long enough cover your graphic and to fold 1/2 "over 2 opposite edges of carrier, squeege down then staple or paper clip four sides ( i prefer clips, easier to work with) when you get ready to use the graphic remove the staples or clips cut folded edge remove mask from carrier and press, if you prefer not to mask place graphic face down on construction paper use paper clips to secure four sides
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