GraphiXtreme · 11-16-2007, 07:47 PM

Considering this one as posted by Merritt Graphics. However, I've no experience with these, but I like some of the things can be done with it...direct printing to rigid substrates AND rolled goods. However, are there other considerations about these that may not be readily apparent? I've heard that the UV is not as flexible as normal solvent-based inks...is that true? Regarding the printer itself, any particualr pitfalls or benefits? I'm trying to determine what markets I might be able to get into with this that I am missing out on. Do they require daily activity to maintain in good "health" or can it sit for a coupla days? What about overall maintenance? How much are the UV lights when replaced?

Anyway, just looking for any comments on it. Thanks.

ScottyDoo · 11-20-2007, 12:06 PM

I'm suprised no one has any comments...

I only have the 72s, so I couldn't say for sure, though the hardware is basically all the same. Our 72s is a workhorse, though make sure you have the maintenance agreement. We let ours expire and then boom, tons of issues. Murphy's law eh?

Our sister shop about 45min north have one and love it. Another shop here in town have one and love it, but I couldn't give you more specifics than that.

GraphiXtreme · 11-20-2007, 02:14 PM

Well, that's something....thanks!

ScottyDoo · 11-20-2007, 05:42 PM

When ColorSpan's are maintained and cared for they work beautifully. They are not machines that can just sit for a couple days and you turn it on and start printing.

11-16-2007, 07:47 PM	#1
GraphiXtreme Cat Herder Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Arlington, WA Posts: 608 Printer: Roland VersaCAMM SP-540V	Thoughts on...Colorspan 72 UVR Considering this one as posted by Merritt Graphics. However, I've no experience with these, but I like some of the things can be done with it...direct printing to rigid substrates AND rolled goods. However, are there other considerations about these that may not be readily apparent? I've heard that the UV is not as flexible as normal solvent-based inks...is that true? Regarding the printer itself, any particualr pitfalls or benefits? I'm trying to determine what markets I might be able to get into with this that I am missing out on. Do they require daily activity to maintain in good "health" or can it sit for a coupla days? What about overall maintenance? How much are the UV lights when replaced? Anyway, just looking for any comments on it. Thanks. __________________ Author of "GraphixCALC" sign pricing software. - - - - - - - - - - If you think you can or you think you can't, you're right! - - - - - - - - - - Roland SP-540V w/Triangle MLD Bulk Ink System / Wasatch SoftRip 6.4 / DingTec 60" Cold Laminator / SummaCut D60 / CorelDRAW X3 / Adobe Creative Suite CS2 / AlienSkin Eye Candy / PhotoZoom Pro / CoCut Pro 13 / EyeOne Proof - - - - - - - - - - For we wrestle not against flesh and blood...

11-20-2007, 12:06 PM	#2
ScottyDoo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Utah Posts: 540 Printer: HP FB910 (9840) & DisplayMaker 72s, Roland XC-540	I'm suprised no one has any comments... I only have the 72s, so I couldn't say for sure, though the hardware is basically all the same. Our 72s is a workhorse, though make sure you have the maintenance agreement. We let ours expire and then boom, tons of issues. Murphy's law eh? Our sister shop about 45min north have one and love it. Another shop here in town have one and love it, but I couldn't give you more specifics than that. __________________ ONYXTalk.com - Peer to Peer Support & Discussion

11-20-2007, 02:14 PM	#3
GraphiXtreme Cat Herder Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Arlington, WA Posts: 608 Printer: Roland VersaCAMM SP-540V	Well, that's something....thanks! __________________ Author of "GraphixCALC" sign pricing software. - - - - - - - - - - If you think you can or you think you can't, you're right! - - - - - - - - - - Roland SP-540V w/Triangle MLD Bulk Ink System / Wasatch SoftRip 6.4 / DingTec 60" Cold Laminator / SummaCut D60 / CorelDRAW X3 / Adobe Creative Suite CS2 / AlienSkin Eye Candy / PhotoZoom Pro / CoCut Pro 13 / EyeOne Proof - - - - - - - - - - For we wrestle not against flesh and blood...

11-20-2007, 05:42 PM	#4
ScottyDoo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Utah Posts: 540 Printer: HP FB910 (9840) & DisplayMaker 72s, Roland XC-540	When ColorSpan's are maintained and cared for they work beautifully. They are not machines that can just sit for a couple days and you turn it on and start printing. __________________ ONYXTalk.com - Peer to Peer Support & Discussion

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