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Floor notes Practical notes for SA large-format teams, written in plain English.
First Photo
Ask for the first photo to include the whole printer, ink set, media loaded and the latest print result so the fault is easier to read in one view.
Cut Off Habits
Set firm cut-off habits for profile changes, cartridge swaps and reprints so afternoon fixes do not spill into the next morning's jobs.
Coastal Care
On coastal sites, keep an eye on humidity, media sealing and head condition because Durban and Cape moisture can shift colour and drying fast.
Highveld Dust
On the Highveld, dust control around the printer, media rack and RIP station matters because fine dust quickly shows up in banding and nozzle loss.
Power Windows
Plan heavy print runs around stable power windows, especially when heaters, vacuums and take-up systems are all drawing at the same time.
Courier Notes
Add courier notes to every cartridge or part order with printer model, ink type and branch name so the right box lands at the right print floor.
Demo Day
A quick floor note on demo-day test prints, nozzle checks and media loading before visitors arrive.
Spare Logic
A quick floor note on keeping spare heads, dampers and cartridges matched to the right machine.
Handoff Mail
A quick floor note on handover mail with profile names, ink status and pending print issues for the next shift.
Night Shift
A quick floor note on night-shift printing with fewer staff, longer runs and sensible colour checks.
Export Week
A quick floor note on export-week runs where repeat colour and labelled cartons matter before dispatch.
Training Card
A quick floor note on training cards used to teach media setup, pass modes and basic ICC handling.
Soft Start
A quick floor note on soft starts after cleaning, ink changes or idle time so the first prints are usable.
Audit Trail
A quick floor note on keeping an audit trail for profiles, cartridges, maintenance and reprint causes.
Mall Demo
A quick floor note on mall demos where quick setup, presentable colour and tidy cartridge handling matter.
Warehouse Pace
A quick print-floor note on keeping FastJET, Stormjet and Skywalker jobs moving cleanly through the day.
Substrate Check
A practical note on checking vinyl, banner or film before the ICC profile gets blamed for a media issue.
First Article
A useful floor note on approving the first print so colour drift and banding are caught early.
Subject Lines
A shop note on email subject lines that clearly name the printer, ink set and media in question.
Photo Angles
A short note on taking fault photos that actually show pass lines, strikes and colour cast on the print.
Shift Cards
A floor note on handover cards so the next operator knows the profile, heater settings and media loaded.
Seasonal Load
A practical note on busy-season print load when queues, reprints and rushed colour checks start piling up.
Humidity Tips
A short note on humidity and how it affects media handling, static and colour consistency on large-format jobs.
Dust Wipes
A print-room note on dust wipes for keeping heads, media edges and finished output cleaner on the floor.