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WALL VINYL APPLICATIONS

April 11, 2021 ffnwordpress Arlon, Digital Media, Vinyl, Wall Graphics

With ease of application and the ability to turn a plain wall into a memorable display, digital printable vinyl has become the new decorating trend for interior and exterior walls.

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NEW EQUIPMENT…WITH LOW PAYMENTS!

March 31, 2021 ffnwordpress Equipment, Financing, Geneva, Promo

With low introductory payments for the first 6 months of your term, you can make the new equipment purchase your business needs to stay ahead of the competition and ahead

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INTRODUCING ROLAND TRAFFICWORKS

March 21, 2021 ffnwordpress Equipment, Roland, Software, TrafficWorks

Your Traffic Sign Printer Solution. Create a new revenue source for your sign shop or bring all of your regulatory, guide, warning, and construction signage in-house with Roland DGA TrafficWorks™,

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GFI 790AE PRINT-N-PRIVACY LIGHT ETCH AIR-EGRESS

March 8, 2021 ffnwordpress Digital Media, General Formulation, Graphics

GF 790AE Print-N-Privacy™ is a 3.0 mil decorative polymeric glass etch vinyl coated with a solvent based permanent acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive with a 90# air egress (AE) liner. This

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UPLOADING AN ARLON MEDIA PROFILE IN VERSAWORKS

January 31, 2021 ffnwordpress Arlon, Digital Media, Equipment, HOW-TO, Roland, Software, VersaWorks

One of the more frequently asked questions is, “How do you upload an Arlon profile onto the RIP software?” It’s very simple, and it only takes a few steps. Download

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INTRODUCING THE NEW VERSAUV LEC2-640, LEC2-330

January 28, 2021 ffnwordpress Equipment, Financing, Geneva, LEC2, Printer, Roland, UV

Built to produce unique prints with added style and impact, VersaUV LEC2 series printer/cutters are on another level of machine quality. Our all-in-one printing, cutting, and embossing machines were designed

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HOW TO STRETCH A DIGITAL CANVAS PRINT

January 16, 2021 ffnwordpress Canvas, Digital Media, HOW-TO, Sihl

Stretching a digital canvas print is made easy with this how to video from Sihl. SHOP SIHL CANVAS DIGITAL

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BN-20 PROMOTION – Now through JUNE 30th

January 12, 2021 ffnwordpress Equipment, Financing, Geneva, Promo

VersaStudio BN-20 Desktop Inkjet Printer/CutterWas $8,495 – Now $5,995* Start building a t-shirt, poster, sticker, and decal graphics printing business, all from the comfort of your desktop. With the VersaSTUDIO

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EASY FIX FOR VERSAWORKS NOT RECOGNIZING YOUR PRINTER AFTER TR2 UPGRADE

January 10, 2021 ffnwordpress Equipment, HOW-TO, Printer, Roland, Software, VersaWorks

The TR2 upgrade process is pretty smooth for most users, but occasionally, VersaWorks does not register the new ink configuration after the correct process procedures have been followed. This is

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CHOOSING THE RIGHT NUDO SUBSTRATE FOR THE JOB

January 1, 2021 ffnwordpress NUDO, Substrate

NUDO Professional Sign Panels Nudo offers the sign professional a complete range of panels for use with digital inks, paints and vinyl graphics. Nudo sign panels provide a strong lightweight

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CUT STUDIO PLUGIN FOR ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR CC NOW AVAILABLE

December 14, 2020 ffnwordpress HOW-TO, Illustrator, Roland, Software

Cut Studio Plugin for Adobe Illustrator CC (2021) 25.0 Now Available The Roland Cut Studio Program is one of the most popular downloads for Roland DG. It gives users the

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PERF CUT IMAGE BOUNDARIES WITH THE VG2

December 1, 2020 ffnwordpress Digital Media, Graphics, HOW-TO, Roland, Software, VersaWorks, VG2

The new VG2 series printer/cutters are loaded with over 40 new features that the previous VG models didn’t offer. While a lot of the upgrades (like the automated pinch roller

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HOW TO INSTALL AND REMOVE FLOOR GRAPHICS

November 21, 2020 ffnwordpress Digital Media, Floor, Graphics, HOW-TO, Nekoosa

When choosing where to install a floor graphic, finding the perfect spot where the flooring surface is in good repair, and well bonded to the structural surface is the first

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HOW TO CLEAN VINYL GRAPHICS

November 21, 2020 ffnwordpress Graphics, HOW-TO, Nekoosa

Many sign makers will tell you that it’s not uncommon for one of their customers to make an error during the cleaning process of their graphics. For this reason they

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APPLICATION TEMPERATURE RANGE FOR PRESSURE SENSATIVE SUBSTRATES

November 21, 2020 ffnwordpress Digital Media, HOW-TO, Nekoosa

To avoid problems with vinyl or any other pressure-sensitive material, carefully read the vinyl manufacturer’s technical data sheet. Product bulletins will usually contain all of the information you need, including

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COLOR MANAGEMENT SETTINGS IN VESAWORKS 6

November 21, 2020 ffnwordpress Digital Media, Equipment, Graphics, HOW-TO, Roland, Software, VersaWorks

The Color Management Properties section of VersaWorks 6 can be a bit of a mystery to a lot of users. Too often, this section is ignored by users who are

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VINYL GRAPHIC “HINGE INSTALL METHOD” TO A CURVED SURFACE

November 15, 2020 ffnwordpress HOW-TO, Orafol, Vinyl

The hinge installation method is a tried and true installation method for any vinyl graphic decal application to just about any compatible surface type. There are several different hinge installation

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A QUICK GUIDE TO PRINT LINGO

November 15, 2020 ffnwordpress HOW-TO, Printer, Roland, Software, UV

A CHEAT SHEET FOR COMMONLY USED PRINTING TERMS If you’re just starting out in print, bought your first Roland DGA device, or you’re just interested to learn more about common

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15 EXPERT VIDEO TIPS FOR VERSAWORKS 6

November 15, 2020 ffnwordpress Equipment, HOW-TO, Printer, Roland, Software, VersaWorks

The following videos will take you step-by-step through these essential functions to help you optimize your large format print production. 

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THE DEEP CHANNEL HACK TO PREVENT VINYL LIFTING

November 15, 2020 ffnwordpress Arlon, Digital Media, HOW-TO

Step 1: The Outer Face The first step of this technique is to run your squeegee firmly along the outer face surface following the contour of the channel.  Step 2: The Recessed

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WHY GREEN AND ORANGE ARE THE NEW COLORS OF PRINT PRODUCTION

November 14, 2020 ffnwordpress Equipment, Orange & Green, Roland, VF2, VG2

There’s a reason why TrueVIS printers and TR2 inks keep picking up industry awards. It’s hands-down the best large format printer technology available for sign and graphics professionals who want

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INTRODUCING TRIFECTA BY NEKOOSA

November 7, 2020 ffnwordpress Digital Media, Floor, Slip, Trifecta

MULTIPURPOSE REMOVABLE PRESSURE SENSITIVE TEXTURED VINYL Trifecta One product, endless applications. Create floor, wall, and window graphics with one universal media…Trifecta™. This multipurpose universal removable pressure sensitive textured vinyl in

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CHOOSING THE RIGHT FILM FOR VEHICLE GRAPHICS

November 5, 2020 ffnwordpress Arlon, Digital Media, HOW-TO

Choosing the right film for a vehicle wrap that caters to the project you are working on can be difficult.

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SIHL WET STRENGTH PAPER

November 1, 2020 ffnwordpress Digital Media, Sihl, TRISOLV

With more and more schools and businesses reopening each day, outdoor signage is going to be a high priority! Sihl’s TriSolv™ line of products will not only work outdoors due

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NEW PRODUCT! INNOVATION DEFINES SLX+

November 1, 2020 ffnwordpress Arlon, Digital Media, SLX+

With just the right initial tack, SLX+ ensures the easiest installation in both hot and cold temperatures. Complete full panels, decals, and cut letters down to 2″ (5 cm) from

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