Tips
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Does the quality of ink matter for sublimation?
All inks are not created equally. Each ink manufacturer has their own recipe for creating ink. Different inks produce different levels of…
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Why should a business assemble a sales team to go after high-end clients?
When you assemble a team appointed to go after a major prospect account, you accomplish several things: You provide for…
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Is it profitable to create 3-D projects with a laser?
Yes, but with a few caveats. The major issue is the 3-D artwork needed for these types of projects. Keep…
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Why should shops consider purchasing a single-head embroidery machine?
There are several different models available in both the compact and full-size industrial single-head type machines. It can be from…
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How can a laser operator determine the settings to use for marking electronic devices?
If possible, always use broken or extra parts when testing. If a test part is not available, make sure the…
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What should someone looking to buy a used UV-LED printer be aware of?
Just like with a car, buying used printers from individual owners does come with some risk. Purchasing factory-refurbished machines direct…
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How can Corel PHOTO-PAINT be used to make a halftone image?
To make a halftone from a full-color or grayscale image, open PHOTO-PAINT and open an image. Go to Image>Convert to…
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What can an awards retailer do to phase out products that are no longer current?
If there is a category of your business that you are trying to increase, then push that category by displaying…
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What type of cross-training should shops consider? Why?
The first type of cross-training I want to discuss is what I refer to as open forum cross-training. The goal…
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How can shops help customers looking to start their own brand?
You can help your customers start a brand in numerous ways, but let’s touch on the three areas: approach, services,…
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How effective are watermarks at protecting an image from theft on the web?
There are numerous ways to copy an image off of the web, so if a person wants your image, they…
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What should a sandcarving user always keep in mind?
A top consideration for sandcarving is having quality artwork. In some cases, creating quality artwork can be a challenge due…
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What should designers note about headline fonts?
Since headline fonts are more expressive, and since there is so much to express in this crazy world of ours,…
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Are there any “tricks” to be successful with sublimation?
There are many tips in the industry that you can see on many social media pages, YouTube channels, and more;…
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What are some things a laser operator can do to increase efficiency?
With short laser jobs, I use the time to work on the same project, such as peel the plastic covering…
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Why is it important for a business owner to understand basic bookkeeping and accounting?
Bookkeeping and accounting are critical skills in helping owners track the flow of money that keeps their enterprises afloat –…
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