Spring Fling :: Schedule



Friday, March 12th, 2010

The Friday Pre-Show Seminars are your chance to get more in-depth discussion opportunities with the speakers.

Friday, March 12th9am-12pm

FLEXI SEMINAR

Mark Rugen, Givemehelp.com

Lower Level Fargo Civic Center

$10 additional charge. This is a Pre-Show Seminar, and is not included with the registration fee.

Learn the latest tips & tricks and how to get the most out of your Flexi. Having troubles with color? Learn how to get color right the first time along with making color profiles.

Seminar Cancelled

ONYX SEMINAR

Franklin Fuentes, ONYX

Lower Level Fargo Civic Center

Seminar Cancelled

Find out about color management and profile training. Learn to use Prep Edge for work flow and all the exciting tools. Learn to reduce post script errors. Discover ONYX Print Metryx, Preflight Color Management, Prep Edge!

Friday, March 12th9am-12pm

SIGNLAB SEMINAR

Mel Washington, CADlink

Lower Level Fargo Civic Center

$10 additional charge. This is a Pre-Show Seminar, and is not included with the registration fee.

The seminar features a complete look at the latest Signlab. Covering scanning, vectorization and the latest additions to this powerful design and RIP program.

Friday, March 12th1pm-4pm

ROLAND SEMINAR

Jack Pizorski, Roland

Lower Level Fargo Civic Center

$10 additional charge. This is a Pre-Show Seminar, and is not included with the registration fee.

Learn to combine powerful color management features and variable data printing of Versa-Works for outstanding print results using the Roland color matching system. Get to know your Roland with hands-on printer calibration and maintenance activities. Do you have a file that is giving you problems and you do not know how to handle it? Contact us to see if it can be a part of the presentation by Roland expert Jack Pizorski.

Friday, March 12th1pm-4pm

MIMAKI SEMINAR

Shane Huiet, Mimaki

Lower Level Fargo Civic Center

$10 additional charge. This is a Pre-Show Seminar, and is not included with the registration fee.

Have questions about the future of wide format printing and flatbeds? Want to know what machine is right for you? Attend this seminar to discuss Hybrid vs Flatbed, UV vs LED. Learn what inks are right for your shop. See the latest Mimaki UV LED curing technology from Mimaki!

Saturday March 13th, 2010 – Show Schedule & Seminars

Saturday, March 13th8:30am :    Doors Open

Saturday, March 13th9:00am-10:30am

Marketing & Sales of Vinyl Graphics

Jim Hingst, R-Tape

This seminar will cover tactics for growing your business by expanding your base of customers and selling more to current customers. The seminar will offer suggestions for uncovering new sales opportunities, qualifying leads and maintaining your database of prospects, as well as providing tips for costing, pricing and constructing your sales presentation.

Saturday, March 13th11:30am-1:00pm :    FREE Lunch

Saturday, March 13th3:00pm-4:30pm

Transitioning from Vinyl to Digital

Mark Roberts, Instructional Products

Transitioning into digital printing is no longer an option. We’ll show you the smooth transition from cut vinyl graphics, hand lettering and screen printing. You’ll learn the different types of "entry level" machines, how to create and convert files, how to build or buy the right computer to drive your printer, the best software, the best source of stock fills and art, plus tips on how to market your new beautiful digitally printed products to an eager market. You'll also learn my secret marketing techniques to close almost every sale.

Mini Sessions

Saturday, March 13thAll Day

Application Station

Jason Yard, MACtac

Get your hands on the latest materials with application tasks!

Saturday, March 13thAll Day

Wrap it Up

All day we will be having seminars in the "Wrap Arena" on wrapping your projects with the latest vinyl wrap materials and techniques.

Saturday, March 13thAll Day

Wrapping with Arlon Media

Justin Paschke, Arlon

Listen to vehicle wrap tips and techniques with the Arlon X-Scape technology films! Q & A session to follow presentation. Hands-on opportunity all day following session!

Saturday, March 13thTime announced at the show

Static Discharge & Keeping Your Printer Clean.

Jack Pozorski, Roland DGA Field Engineer

Learn to minimize the effects of static and third party inks and keeping your printer clean to maximize your digital printer.

Saturday, March 13thTime announced at the show

Auto Graphics & Striping Demonstrations

Larry Yaggie, Universal Products

Discover proper application of vehicle graphics and how to maximize profits.

Saturday, March 13th4:30pm :    Grand Prize Drawing

Saturday, March 13th8pm-12:30pm

Beach Blast

(Free with show admission price. Must wear show badge to enter)
Join the Far From normal gang to enjoy some food, drink, and Beach Blast fun! Use your game "winnings" to buy great prizes from our Beach Blast Store! Don’t miss out on the fun and festivities!

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