Kevin Vaughan

Kevin Vaughan
Kevin Vaughan is the Vice President of TAVCO and heads up Sales, Digital Marketing, and E-Commerce channels. With over two decades of experience, he has received various awards for sales performance and channel growth. Published articles focus on AEC technologies including laser scanning, 3D cameras, CAD software, and large format plotters. When he is not geeking out on new technologies, you can find him hanging with his wife and kids, playing guitar, or Scuba diving.
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Top 3 Ink Jet Plotter Problems

Posted by Kevin Vaughan on Mon, Jan 03, 2022 @ 07:30 AM

No matter which brand of ink jet plotter you have, most all are built on the same type of mechanical platform. Though there are some specific differences, they all share some similar characteristics. 

 

Therefore, ALL wide-format printers are susceptible to the same types of operational issues. So, here are the 4 most common issues, and suggestions solutions for each.

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Benefit From Better Ink - Canon LUCIA EX Details

Posted by Kevin Vaughan on Fri, Dec 10, 2021 @ 01:50 PM

For years, LUCIA EX inks have been the staple of the Canon line of imagePROGRAF large-format aqueous printers. These fantastic units are made specifically for photography and fine art applications.

 

The image quality from a twelve-color printer is unmatched. Many prominent artists in the industry hold these units in the highest regard.

 

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Save Time with Automated CAD Tools in BricsCAD

Posted by Kevin Vaughan on Tue, Nov 30, 2021 @ 08:45 AM

[ Free Consultation ] Are you interested in getting new CAD software? Want to know how to save time with BricsCAD's integrated AI and machine learning tools? Get help from our top tech experts in a free consultation call.
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CAD users have high expectations from their software. After all, time is money, so anything that you can do to save time and be more efficient can have a positive impact on your company. 

 

Therefore, BricsCAD has made such an effort to develop practical tools to help you work faster. Discover the power in the CAD automation tools included in BricsCAD, such as the QUAD Cursor, Blockify, and MOVE Guided. They just might change the way you design forever.

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BricsCAD User Interface | Similar to AutoCAD

Posted by Kevin Vaughan on Sun, Nov 21, 2021 @ 06:30 PM

[ Free Consultation ] Are you interested in changing your CAD software? Curious about replacing AutoCAD with BricsCAD? Schedule a call and get help from our top tech experts.
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If you are looking for a CAD program with lot of power, compatibility, and flexible licensing options, look no further than BricsCAD®. You’ll see right away that can use it almost the exact same way as AutoCAD®.

 

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Reduce Your CAD Software Budget with BricsCAD

Posted by Kevin Vaughan on Fri, Nov 19, 2021 @ 01:25 PM

[ Free Consultation ] Are you interested in getting new CAD software, but have questions? Get help from our top tech experts in a free consultation call.
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Want to save some money and reclaim your software CAD budget? We covered that in a recent online seminar comparing AutoCAD® to BricsCAD® that covers that topic.

 

It goes over some general aspects about BricsCAD and states how migrating some of your CAD users to BricsCAD can have an incredibly significant impact to your bottom line.

 

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What Does It Cost to Lease a Plotter?

Posted by Kevin Vaughan on Tue, Sep 14, 2021 @ 09:30 PM

In a Post-COVID world, digital workflows have become more commonplace amongst AEC firms and their project partners. Unfortunately, this shift has led many to believe that absolutely all workflows happen on a screen, yet there is still a need for producing and using large paper construction plans.

 

This continuing need means that many small to medium size AEC companies still entertain the idea of upgrading their wide-format tech for various reasons – upgrades, end-of-lease trade-ups, and expansion. Therefore, equipment leasing remains a very viable option for many businesses.

 

But, when it comes to leasing, options can be a bit dynamic and confusing, so make sure you understand all the factors before deciding which option suits you best.

 

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What is a Good CAD Alternative for AutoCAD?

Posted by Kevin Vaughan on Tue, Aug 31, 2021 @ 09:15 AM

[ Free Consultation ] Are you interested in exploring AutoCAD alternatives but don't know where to start? Get help from our top tech experts in a free consultation call.
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AutoCAD - The Industry Standard

When it comes to CAD design software, the first thing that probably comes to mind is AutoCAD, and rightfully so. It was first released in 1982, giving birth to the PC-based CAD (computer-aided design) movement as we know it. Since then, AutoCAD has become a household name in most AEC firms.

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Kip 3100 Plotter vs the new Canon TZ 30000 Printer

Posted by Kevin Vaughan on Mon, Aug 16, 2021 @ 08:45 AM

[ Free Consultation ] Are you looking to upgrade your plotter technology, but have no idea where to start? Get help from our top tech experts in a free consultation call.
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During the mid-to-late 2000s, many architectural, engineering, and construction offices throughout the country purchased Kip 3100 plotters and MFP units.

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3 Things You can Do to Keep Your Large Format Plotter Healthy

Posted by Kevin Vaughan on Sun, Aug 15, 2021 @ 05:45 PM

Nearly everyone is energy conscious today, and that can be a good thing. But sometimes "no good deed goes unpunished." You have probably experienced this with some of your office technology. This is especially true after the impact of COVID 19 forced many workers home and away from the office. 

 

This motivated business leaders to simply close the office space and shut down all the equipment while the staff was away. Unfortunately, this can be a bad and costly move when it comes to a CAD plotter at an architecture firm or construction company. Here's how you can prevent problems from inactive plotter equipment. 

 

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See Why the Canon TZ 30000 is one of the Best CAD Plotters

Posted by Kevin Vaughan on Thu, Aug 05, 2021 @ 08:45 AM

[ Free Consultation ] Are you interested in exploring new plotter technologies but have no idea where to start? Get help from our top tech experts in a free consultation call.
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The new Canon imagePROGRAF TZ 30000 is specifically engineered to be the fastest imagePROGRAF plotter ever. In addition, it’s packed with many new technologies to make your work more accessible than ever. See how the new automation features of the TZ Series outmatch all inkjet CAD plotters that came before it.

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BricsCAD vs AutoCAD. How do they compare?

Posted by Kevin Vaughan on Sun, Aug 01, 2021 @ 06:45 PM

[ Free Consultation ] Are you interested in exploring BricsCAD as a replacement for AutoCAD? Then, get help from our top tech experts in a free consultation call. 
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AutoCAD® and BricsCAD® are well-known CAD software platforms for DWG viewers and design programs. They share some similarities but are also quite different from one another.

 

If you are considering a new CAD solution or looking to make a change, this article will provide some helpful context to compare the two.

 

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6 Awesome Advancements of the New Canon iPF PRO Series

Posted by Kevin Vaughan on Thu, Jul 22, 2021 @ 08:30 AM

[ Free Consultation ] Are you looking to upgrade your large format printer technology, but have no idea where to start? Get help from our top tech experts in a free consultation call.
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The latest generation of ultra-high-quality large-format printing equipment is here. The Canon PRO-2100, PRO-4100, and PRO-6100 are Canon’s newest iterations and they promise not to disappoint.

 

They are designed for the highest quality of output demands to meet the needs of photographers, artists, and marketing professionals. One thing that makes this new wide-format platform so different is that they have been developed as a Canon-to-Canon, camera-to-printer solution.

 

This enables these printers to produce incredible large-format prints that maintain all of the color, texture, and emotion captured in the original image. Check out all of the advantages offered by the new Canon imagePROGRAF PRO Series.

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4 Gadgets That Are Revolutionizing Construction

Posted by Kevin Vaughan on Tue, Jul 20, 2021 @ 09:45 AM

Guest article by Renata Jolene

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The pandemic has necessitated rapid innovation across every sector, and the construction industry is no exception. In fact, in the 2020 JLL’s State of Construction Tech report, senior analyst Henry D’Esposito said,

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5 Revolutionary BricsCAD Tools That Eliminate Wasted Time

Posted by Kevin Vaughan on Thu, May 06, 2021 @ 09:15 AM

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The Problem with Printing on Oce Tyvek Paper Solved

Posted by Kevin Vaughan on Thu, Mar 25, 2021 @ 11:56 AM

Just look around new construction sites and you will spot plenty of Tyvek material. It is the plastic “wrap” that builders use to provide a moisture barrier on newly constructed homes and buildings.

 

But, Tyvek has other uses besides wrapping new construction projects. It is also used for shipping envelopes (Think FedEx), luggage tags and even as an extremely durable print media. Canon Solutions America provides a version branded as Océ Tyvek Banner, but some users have complained about problems with printing on the Océ Tyvek Paper.

 

Once this issue is investigated, however, it usually turns out to be user error.

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