Converting Oz to GSM and GSM to OZ

· OZ below refer to Ounces/Square Yard (Should technically be wrote OZ/SQ YD). Just using OZ is technically incorrect, but it is very common.
· G below refers to Grams/Square Meter (Should technically be wrote GSM or gsm). Just using G is technically incorrect, but it is very common.
· GSM or gsm is Grams/Square Meter

All are measures of DENSITY

OZ (Ounces per Square Yard) to GSM (Grams per Square Meter)

Often mistakenly referred to as OZ to G

Or ~ x34

1 Oz/Sq Yd = 33.9057475 GSM

1 GSM = 0.0294935247 Oz/Sq Yd

1 Oz/Sq Yd ~ 34 GSM

There is NO conversion from GSM to MIL or from MIL to GSM (One is a density and one is a thickness). I can’t tell you how much someone weighs if you only tell me how tall they are. However, I can make a generalized guess.

Imagenest 2.0 RIP software released for Macs

Bluecubit has released the 2.0 version of their software "ImageNest RIP" and are offering a free trial for download. I use this software frequently and would recommend it for any Mac user with a wide format printer.

ImageNest RIP has been updated to version 2.0 and an improved demo version.

The new demo version is now fully functional and allows users to print or create imposed PDF files.

Version 2.0 includes over 15 new features including:

Meta Data Annotations
Soft Proofing
Layout to PDF
Image Frames
Improved "Best Fit" image layout
Batch Sizing
Improved Color Management
Updated PostScript Level III support
64 bit processing
Support for OSX 10.6

The demo can be downloaded directly (no sign up form) at:

http://www.bluecubit.com/files/ImageNest%20RIP%202.0%20Demo%20Installer.dmg

Epson GS6000 Profiling Method has Changed

The process of creating a new ICC profile and environment for the Epson GS6000 64" printer has changed dramatically since the printer first came out.


The Colorburst RIP now replaces many settings that were previously set on the printer LCD screen. For more info on the update, check out the Epson GS6000 Wiki:

Epson GS6000 Overview of New Media Setup

HP Designjet Printer Error Codes

I found a good reference for HP Designjet Printer error codes. This helped me out with a problem involving my HP Z3100.

http://www.designjetparts.com/blog/index.php?blog=2&cat=16

Problem / Issue of Epson 11880 Defective Ink Batches

Some people have had problems with certain Epson 11880 wide format printer ink cartridges. If you have the issue of your cartridge not registering in your printer, contact Epson tech support to see if the Lot Number on the ink is from the defective batch.

We recommend calling Epson Priority Service Support. This is usually better than calling your distributor. Call (562) 276-1305 *Same number that is in the back of your printer's manual*. Have your printer's serial number ready before your call. Press 2 for Pro series printers. Press 2 again to talk to an actual tech support agent.

Good luck! Comment below if you have had this issue and any advice you can offer...

Michael

3D Barcodes / QR Codes / Microsoft Tags

I always found 3D barcodes fascinating.

http://wully.org/3d-barcodes/

Some examples include: 3D Barcodes. QR Codes. Aztec Barcodes. Code 39 Barcodes. Data Matrix. Microsoft Tags. And more...

The Rasterbater - Make Huge Mosaics from your desktop printer

I found this a few months back and thought it was really cool. For everyone who doesn't own a wide format printer, this is the next best option...

http://homokaasu.org/rasterbator/

"The Rasterbator creates huge, rasterized images from any picture. Upload an image, print the resulting multi-page pdf file and assemble the pages into extremely cool looking poster up to 20 meters in size."

Enjoy.

Michael

Power to the Poster -- Prints Now Available from Elevate Printing

Elevate Printing has teamed up with PowerToThePoster.org, the Match Factory, and scores of designers to help launch the Power to the Poster Citizen Gallery.



From the Groundswell Blog:

More than 60 designers and activists collaborated on Power to the Poster, and I was honored to have been invited (along with a number of other friendly faces) to sit on the judging panel that helped curate the selection of 30 posters now available at Citizen Gallery. Citizen Gallery The prints were selected from the most moving designs submitted to PowerToThePoster.org, and are made available as 15×24 and 24×38 prints by Chicago’s Elevate Printing. Artists receive 50% of the funds, and the printers are paid the other half. The organizers are also asking that each buyer contribute half the price of their purchase to a cause they support.


Source:

The Groundswell Blog:   Power to the Poster's Citizen Gallery, Now Online!

Read more:

Power To The Poster

Buy PTTP Citizen Gallery Prints Here

The Match Factory

The Groundswell Blog

Unoffical Epson GS6000 Wiki Launches!

A Wiki for the 64" eco-solvent printer, the Epson GS6000, has been launched at www.EpsonGS6000.com . The site will be a place where people looking to buy Epson GS6000 printers and current owners of GS6000's can come together to discuss issues, tips, tricks, and tutorials on the Epson GS6000.



More on the project to come soon.

Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 Printers - New $3000 Instant Rebate

Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 Printers - New $3000 Instant Rebate - September 1st through October 31st, 2009. This replaced the Epson GS6000's Mail In Rebate.

Its Great to Give Photo Credits!

I came across an image the other day in Google Images that had been picked off one of the Flickr accounts I contribute to. Its great to see someone (RoundPegg.com) actually using Flickr and crediting the original creator. This is also a great, creative use of the an image not originally created for the purpose of an article.

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://roundpegg.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/3072420848_31ef5b32a8.jpg&imgrefurl=http://roundpegg.com/blog/&usg=__YyBWusyei-3XYlea_8AEDZ1q5_g=&h=500&w=333&sz=67&hl=en&start=4&sig2=mrH3mA4w3ppxgP2vKaanmQ&

Original photo courtesy of Elevate Printing & Devin David Photography (Chicago). Artwork by Chuck Anderson of No Pattern.

Epson GS 6000 Heater Setting Tips

Epson GS 6000 heater setting tips:

Thicker media = more heat

Faster Speed = more heat

http://epsongs6000.com/wiki/Epson_GS6000_Set_Heater_Settings

Can't go to Print 09 but don't want to miss anything?

Gordon Pritchard of the Quality in Print blog ( http://qualityinprint.blogspot.com/ ) has generously offered to check out any booths or vendors at September's Print 09 in Chicago. Luckily I live in Chicago and will be attending, but I liked the idea.

More info at:
http://qualityinprint.blogspot.com/2009/08/want-to-go-to-print-09-but-cant.html

MYPrint // Print09 September 11–16, 2009 | McCormick Place | Chicago, IL

Summa Cutters - Unique Applications Photo Contest

Summa ( www.summausa.com) is having a contest for unique projects you have done with a Summa Cutter. More info at: Summa Photo Contest - http://www.summausa.com/contest/


Summa cutters have many applications, from making custom stickers to making your own fathead like removable wall graphic. These are great complimentary machines to printers like the Epson GS6000 solvent printer that do not have any built in cutter or blade. They can also replace expensive die cut applications (there is no need to make a custom die for each shape, which can save thousands of dollars).

I will be excited to see what people have been doing with these amazing automated cutting machines.

Epson 3800 Printer now only $850!

There is now a $300 rebate on the Epson 3800: Lowest price I have seen is $850 for a brand new at ATLEX.COM:

http://www.atlex.com/epson_pro/stylus_pro_3800_printer.htm

Please comment if you find a lower price or bought one recently for a better deal.

Thanks!~

IT Supplies Email: Hot Summer Deals and Cool New Stuff

Check out the following Email I received, the Epson Exhibition Fiber is a great deal!

Hot Summer Deals and Cool New Stuff

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IT Supplies <info@itsupplies.com>	Fri, Jul 31, 2009 at 3:23 PM
Hot Summer Deals ~ Cool New Stuff Save up to 47% Epson Exhibiton Fiber New Lower Pricing Signature Worthy ~ Take the best attributes of the darkroom and reach new creative heights in a digital workflow SAVE $100 Instantly HP B9180 13" Printer 200 Year Archivability $499 after instant rebate HURRY! Instant rebate through 12p 8/14/09 FREE SHIPPING! Click For LOW Prices On B9180 Ink & Media SALE! COOL NEW Camera Cases From Ape Case Never lose site of items with the unique yellow interior! $43 Medium case is perfect for your SLR (ACPRO1200) $8.95 Small Digital Camera Pouch perfect for point and shoot (AC165) sale through 8/14/09 FAST FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS OVER $99! IT Supplies | 5100 Newport Drive | Ste 6 | Rolling Meadows | IL | 60008

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Canon ipf605 printer is now discontinued

The Canon ipf 605 wide format printer is discontinued. With recent rebates on the Canon ipf650, they were usually more expensive (the ipf650 replaced the ipf605).

Fredrix SG Solvent Canvas

This is an older press release, but it is a good product to use with the Epson GS6000 printer so I think it deserves a mention.

FREDRIX® PRINT CANVAS ANNOUNCES NEW SOLVENT SEMI-GLOSS CANVAS

(Lawrenceville, GA – July 1, 2008) - Fredrix® Print Canvas is pleased to announce the launch of a new solvent jet semi-gloss canvas, the 901SGSJ. The 901SGSJ is a cost effective new canvas formulated for use with the latest generation of solvent jet printers. The specially designed top coat provides a wide color gamut and offers consistent photo quality imaging available in assorted widths and sizes.

Create high-end P.O.P banners, posters, roll-up displays, décor art and trade show graphics with added profitability. The Fredrix® solvent semi-gloss canvas allows you to utilize the digital technology of today with our history of making the finest in art materials for more than 140 years.

For more information, visit www.FredrixPrintCanvas.com or call 1.800.241.8129 ext. 175

For international inquiries, call +1.770.963.5256 ext. 160

Fredrix® Print Canvas is based in Lawrenceville, GA and is owned by Tara Materials, Inc., which also manufactures the worlds’ leading artist canvas, Fredrix® Artist Canvas, along with a full line of ready-made frames sold as Tara® Picture Frames and Tara® Fine Frames.

IT Supplies launches PEZ, Purchase Edge Zone

http://www.itsupplies.com/HP_purchasedge.html

Join us in the Purchase Edge Zone!

Did you know that you can earn Rewards points for qualifying HP Purchases???   Did you know that you can then cash these Rewards points in for   FREE HP Products???   If you already buy HP products, or are planning to in the future...you should join us in the Purchase Edge Zone!   It costs nothing to enroll, and you can start earning the benefit with your next qualifying purchase!   IT Supplies is on the forefront of consumer purchasing innovation with PeZ, our automated Purchase Edge system.  Whenever you purchase qualifyingHP Products from IT Supplies, your points will be available for redemption within 24 hours of shipment!   Click here to learn more and enroll!

 

Join us in the Purchase Edge Zone!

Our condolences to the Finnerty Family

All of the contributors of this blog as well as anyone else involved with our mission wish to send our deepest condolences to the Finnerty family. They were all wonderful people and contributed countless hours and efforts to local communities and more. God bless them and everyone they touched in this life.

More Printing Scams from Ghana

From: mike larry

subject: Order.........

signed-by yahoo.com

Hello Brother/Sister In Christ I start with much Greetings to you and your whole company.Please accept my apology if i have reached a wrong contact, my name is mike larry.I will like to know if you do print banners i want to Inform you that i will need the Following Type and size of the moving boxes Quote me on the following Banners 1,30 x 60 Banner 2,Text :( Helps Save The Children) 3,Quantity: 90 pieces of them. And that is the banners s that i am looking for and also i will like you to go ahead and e-mail me back with the quotes of the Banners excluding shipping and the Types of Payments you do accept so that we can go ahead and Proceed with this Order.and also i will like you to advice me with you contact details and if you don't have this kind of boxes get back to me with what you have in store.Hope to hear from you and have a Nice working day. Best regards Rev.Mike Larry.

36" Canon iPF720 printer is discontinued

Notice on the discontinuation of the Canon imagePROGRAF iPF720 Printer

Canon has stated that effective immediately, their iPF720 36" printer is discontinued. Canon (Canon USA) has no remaining inventory. Select Resellers and distributors may still have stock. If you were thinking of buying one, you should probably check into that.

Part Number (SKU):

3035B002AA

Description: 

Canon imagePROGRAF iPF720 Printer

Product Status:

Discontinued

Replacement Product:

Canon imagePROGRAF iPF755 Printer

Replacement Part Number (SKU):

3432B007

The Canon iPF 755 Printer

Epson 3800 Refurbs Printers - Ink Charging Problem

If you are having problems setting up a refurbished Epson 3800 printer, read the following about the experience I had.

Upon opening the printer and putting all the inks in, and powering the printer up, the normal ink charging cycles did not start (I've set up a few of these printers brand new). The front of the 3800 will say that the printer has 100% of ink (all the ink bars will be full). When you charge a new Epson Stylus 3800, it leaves you with about 70% in the cartridges (the remainder mostly goes in the lines between the cartridges and the printer head.

Epson tests all the refurbished 3800's before they send them out, so they already charged the lines (think of this a gift of about $100 of ink).

The first print you should do once you open the printer is a nozzle check. If they are all full and there is 8 different colors of them (see above image) then you have passed the first test. You should change black inks on the front of the Epson 3800 at this point. If you were on Photo Black, switch it to Matte Black Ink, or vice-versa. Now run the nozzle check again. If it looks good, you should be good to go.

I had to do 2 power cleans (one on both black settings) before the nozzles all began firing. It took one last one and it has worked perfectly since. Any questions or need help? Contact me or leave a comment below.

--Michael

Robert Mills Scam - Gains International Co Ltd

from: Robert Mills
to: sales@a****.com
date: Mon, Apr 13, 2009 at 2:20 PM
subject: Order

Hello,

Gooday,My Name is Mr,John Hafele and i am the CEO of Gains International Co Ltd.I will like to make an Inquiry on Banners and bellow are the types of Banners i am Interested in:

Size :3 inches by 6 inches
color :white
I will need this Banners Blank
material :Vinyl
Qty:300


Due to some security reasons i asked my friends about any company they know and luckily one of my friend locate me a dealer on a search engine called yellowpages.com and he Provide me with your contact details and i decided to contact you as soon i can so please i will be Glad if you can assist me on this Order.The information i needed now from you is to know the Price of each of the banners  and  also calculate for the 300 pieces of them and let me know what the Total Cost of the 300 pieces will be and most importantly i will like to know the types of Payment that you do accept,Master Card ,Visa ,Dinner , Discover.?.Please Advice.

Kind Regards.

Mr.Robert Mills

Scam Poster Quote Request from Rev. Mark Johnson

Today I received a scam email quote request from 'Rev. Mark Johnson'
from 'rev.mark223@rocketmail.com' and thought I would share. The email
reads:

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: "Rev. Mark Johnson" rev.mark223@rocketmail.com
Date: Tue, 7 Apr 2009 19:56:39 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Quote Request
To: info@*******printing.com

Dear Owner / Sales Manager,

Greetings to you and your whole company. I am Rev. Mark Johnson and I
will like to know if your company can do a printing of Fliers for me. I
would like the Fliers in the following details:

FLYERS – FULL COLOR
Stock: 80# Text Gloss
Ink: Full Color on Front
Size: 8.5
x 11 – 1
Sided
Bindery: Leave Flat
Artwork: Supplied in PDF High Quality Print
Quantity: 90,000

I will be looking forward hoping to hear back from you with the estimate
quote for the 90,000 copies of the Fliers. What type of credit card
payments do you accept? Kindly advise and get back at me with the
estimate quote, excluding delivery...

May God Bless You

Sincerely Yours,
Rev. Mark Johnson

__________________________________________________
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Bluecubit releases Imagenest 1.2.1

http://www.bluecubit.com/downloads.html 

Its an awesome program that I now use almost daily. I found that the newest version didn't save my settings from V1.1 (page size settings, printer dialogue box things, etc.) I have contacted them regarding that and will post when I figure out what caused it. Other than that, ImageNest has been a very solid program.

They are also looking for features requests if you are a current or potential user.

The main thing I would like to see is an option to save the layouts for later, so you can prep when you are not in front of your printer. A little greater control of the cut marks wouldn't hurt either.

Definitely check out their demo if you haven't yet.

Joe WV Event at Threadless Gallery in Chicago

Joe VW has a solo gallery coming up this Friday, April 3rd 2009, at the Threadless Gallery in Chicago. If you are free you should check it out.

Hey there! I just thought I'd let you know I have my first solo art exhibit at the Threadless Store. The opening party is April 3rd from 7-9pm. If you can't make it that night it will be up the entire month. Here's a little blurb about my show

"Between the Mountains and the Volcano explores the continuously developing relationship between color and space. I use bold, contrasting colors that work in tandem with geometric shapes to create abstract visions of everyday life. From intensely colored patterns that create mountains to abstract geometric images and deconstructed digital products, my illustrations are reflections of the influences of both nature and current pop culture. My hope is to create work that is relatable to everyone and speaks light heartedly about life in the current digital age."

More info at http://www.joevw.com/

Nigel Evan Dennis launches ned™ site (companion to Electric Heat)

Nigel Evan Denis launched a new website selling his prints, which looks pretty amazing. I would highly recommend going and checking it out. www.NigelEvanDennis.com


Here is a quote from the official launch email:

New Site!
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So if you've received this mailer, you've more than likely seen my new site. If you haven't, please go check it out @ www.nigelevandennis.com .

This new site will serve as a portal for me to create new and original works. For the last 6 years, I have done commercial work under the name Electric Heat ( www.electricheat.org ). I will continue Electric Heat but it will serve only as a commercial portfolio. I am still available for commercial work both in the styles you see on Electric Heat as well as this approach I've taken with the new site.

So like I said, feel free to browse the new site or both sites. There will be plenty of updates to www.nigelevandennis.com . Somtimes daily. Thanks.


Prints For Sale
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I am doing something I've never done before - SELL MY WORK! At the new site, I've created a store section that is simple to use with PayPal. These prints are all limited edition and will be gone after their first edition. Most prints come in an edition of 100 of which will be signed and hand numbered. Get on over and check them out at www.nigelevandennis.com



On the Internet
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If you guys wanna see what I'm up to on a more frequent basis, you can follow me on Twitter via username nigelevandennis . There you will see possible discounts and sales on prints and other products & pieces as well as other goings on.


Thanks Everyone!

Nigel Evan Dennis
www.nigelevandennis.com
hello@nigelevandennis.com

Official Epson Statement on Refurb Printers

I installed my Refurbished Epson 3800 printer last night and I was very impressed that it came with a full set of 80 mL cartridges (not the starter set!). I ended up paying $699 out the door. Not a bad deal considering the ink + maintenance cartridge it contains would be almost $500 alone.

Here is Epson's offical statement on Refurbished Printers:

Refurbished Products: All sales are final. These are products that have been returned to Epson. They have been inspected and tested to ensure they perform properly. Some may have minor blemishes due to handling. They are available only while quantities last. Refurbished products may or may not contain a media pack or the same software package as new models. In order to provide these savings and to move final quantities, we cannot accept returns unless the product arrived damaged or defective in which case your remedy is replacement with the same model or equivalent. See Terms of Sale and Conditions.

HP Purchasedge Rule Changes

HP PurchasEdge Program – Redeem LF Points for Designjet printers and Large Format media by April 30, 2009

Effective May 1, 2009, HP PurchasEdge members will no longer be able to redeem accrued PurchasEdge points for select HP Designjet printers and/or select HP LF Media products currently listed on the program’s Free Product Menu.


If HP PurchasEdge members have accrued points that they would like to redeem for select HP Designjet printers and/or select HP LF Media products currently on the PurchasEdge Free Products Menu, those large-format product redemptions must be completed by April 30, 2009.


All member purchases of qualifying HP Supplies products, including all HP LF Ink Supplies and HP LF Media products, will continue to accrue HP PurchasEdge points. Those points will continue to be redeemable for a variety of HP consumer and business printers / products, which will be listed on the revised HP PurchasEdge Free Products Menu on May 1, 2009


For information on these product changes and the revised HP PurchasEdge Program rules, please visitwww.purchasedge.com after February 28, 2009.