demgraphix · 10-05-2005, 11:21 PM

Hi,

Read alot about your awesome site on digital printing. I am actually like to get into this type of business & and by reading alot of forums, digital printing seems to be the next step in my vinyl business.
I have an oppurtunity to buy and Encad Novajet pro 600.. 60" inch printer?
I was wondering if anyone has any experience on this printer and How much would you pay for this printer?

Again, I am glad that I joined this forum..just from reading around in this forum has been very knowledgeble in digital printing.

thanks
sherry

mastersignwizard · 10-06-2005, 12:54 AM

It realy depends on what you are going to use the prints for..... Vehicle graphics. indoor signs, banners, etc. Please tell us more.

Neil · 10-06-2005, 08:59 AM

I think if you wanna get a printer that big, you should go for a solvent printer.
The coated material costs that size will kill you.

The aquaous printers are good for paper posters, okay for coated vinyl, and not real good for banners.

If you want to use it for outdoor signage, you can get good life out of pigment inks like GO+ or Dicojet and uv cold laminate film.

Everything will need to be laminated - but so do most solvent prints so what's the difference?? Well everything you laminate will have to be edge sealed to stop moisture seeping in through the edges. This is workable for one off things, but you won't be able to sell trimmed or contour cut decals.
Unless you spray the whole print with a clearcoat to seal it, then laminate.

Probably the biggest downfall of the Encads is that they can't be converted to solvent, whereas a Piezo type printer such as my old Roland can be.

I've switched to solvent and I'll never look back. It's just so much more useful.

Barry · 10-06-2005, 12:27 PM

I agree with Neil here. Solvent/Eco-Sol is the way to go these days. That may change in the next few years as UV printers get cheaper.

Ive seen the Encads for sale for around $2000-$2500... Personally I would only use one of these for indoor sinage.

10-05-2005, 11:21 PM	#1
demgraphix Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1 Printer:	Thoughts on Encad novajet pro 600 Hi, Read alot about your awesome site on digital printing. I am actually like to get into this type of business & and by reading alot of forums, digital printing seems to be the next step in my vinyl business. I have an oppurtunity to buy and Encad Novajet pro 600.. 60" inch printer? I was wondering if anyone has any experience on this printer and How much would you pay for this printer? Again, I am glad that I joined this forum..just from reading around in this forum has been very knowledgeble in digital printing. thanks sherry

10-06-2005, 12:54 AM	#2
mastersignwizard Administrator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,038 Printer: Roland SC-545 EX Pro II V & HP5500	It realy depends on what you are going to use the prints for..... Vehicle graphics. indoor signs, banners, etc. Please tell us more. __________________ Corey Printing Digital www.printingdigital.net E-Mail: corey@printingdigital.net Direct: 623-444-5200 Roland SC545EX Pro II V w/Triangle MLD Bulk Ink System - HP5500 - Flexi Sign Pro - Sign Lab - Wasatch SoftRip - Onyx - Daige Laminator - Ioline SC72 - Ioline Studio 8 - CorelDRAW X3 - Adobe Creative Suite CS3 - Eye Candy Effects Collection - Vertus Fluid Mask - Flaming Pear - All Andromeda Photoshop-Plugins - PhotoZoom Pro - EyeOne Proof & Profile Maker - Estimate

10-06-2005, 12:27 PM	#4
Barry Administrator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 1,977 Printer: Versacamm SP300	I agree with Neil here. Solvent/Eco-Sol is the way to go these days. That may change in the next few years as UV printers get cheaper. Ive seen the Encads for sale for around $2000-$2500... Personally I would only use one of these for indoor sinage. __________________ Mimaki JV3-130SPII - Triangle Mild Solvent inks (MLD) Graphtec FC7000 Cutter Wasatch SoftRip v6.0

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10-06-2005, 08:59 AM	#3
Neil Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 281 Printer: Roland Hifijet - mild solvent Hexachrome	I think if you wanna get a printer that big, you should go for a solvent printer. The coated material costs that size will kill you. The aquaous printers are good for paper posters, okay for coated vinyl, and not real good for banners. If you want to use it for outdoor signage, you can get good life out of pigment inks like GO+ or Dicojet and uv cold laminate film. Everything will need to be laminated - but so do most solvent prints so what's the difference?? Well everything you laminate will have to be edge sealed to stop moisture seeping in through the edges. This is workable for one off things, but you won't be able to sell trimmed or contour cut decals. Unless you spray the whole print with a clearcoat to seal it, then laminate. Probably the biggest downfall of the Encads is that they can't be converted to solvent, whereas a Piezo type printer such as my old Roland can be. I've switched to solvent and I'll never look back. It's just so much more useful.

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