GraphiXtreme · 03-21-2008, 10:52 AM

We are researching the viability of a flatbed printer, and this printer seems like it might be good for us, and the price is very attractive compared to other flatbeds. Since this printer technically isn't on the market yet, does anyone have any information that they'd like to share about it? Any opinions on entry-level flatbeds in general? We simply are not able to consider a Vutek or similar high-end printer, so it must be at the lower-end of the price scale. Are there any others in this price range (< $50k) to consider? I've been warned to stay away from the low-end Colorspans and don't know what else is out there yet as I'm just beginning my research on the subject. Thanks much!

growler · 03-21-2008, 03:58 PM

i heard from my local mutoh suplier (spandex) that their bio inks have been having problems, especially in sealed (laminated) siuations where they are actually growing mould. So i would look into this.

And you say you have been told to stay away from the colourspans, do you mean the now called HP 35000/45000 series? If so, may i ask why as this is a machine i was possibly looking at for my 1st venture into the UV market.

Another option for you is to possibly look at 2nd hand machines, its not a option for me here in New Zealand, but in the USA there are a few people you can buy through, im sure some people on here will have ideas. I have seen some very impressive deals on some amazing macines.

GraphiXtreme · 03-21-2008, 05:18 PM

I've been told that the ColorSpan 54XX printers are plagued with issues...not sure about the UVR and UVX lines.

03-21-2008, 10:52 AM	#1
GraphiXtreme Cat Herder Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Arlington, WA Posts: 608 Printer: Roland VersaCAMM SP-540V	Mutoh 1608 hybrid flatbed We are researching the viability of a flatbed printer, and this printer seems like it might be good for us, and the price is very attractive compared to other flatbeds. Since this printer technically isn't on the market yet, does anyone have any information that they'd like to share about it? Any opinions on entry-level flatbeds in general? We simply are not able to consider a Vutek or similar high-end printer, so it must be at the lower-end of the price scale. Are there any others in this price range (< $50k) to consider? I've been warned to stay away from the low-end Colorspans and don't know what else is out there yet as I'm just beginning my research on the subject. Thanks much! __________________ 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...

03-21-2008, 05:18 PM	#3
GraphiXtreme Cat Herder Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Arlington, WA Posts: 608 Printer: Roland VersaCAMM SP-540V	I've been told that the ColorSpan 54XX printers are plagued with issues...not sure about the UVR and UVX lines. __________________ 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...

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03-21-2008, 03:58 PM	#2
growler Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 9 Printer: JV3 160sp, FJ600, Dilli Neo Titan 1606	i heard from my local mutoh suplier (spandex) that their bio inks have been having problems, especially in sealed (laminated) siuations where they are actually growing mould. So i would look into this. And you say you have been told to stay away from the colourspans, do you mean the now called HP 35000/45000 series? If so, may i ask why as this is a machine i was possibly looking at for my 1st venture into the UV market. Another option for you is to possibly look at 2nd hand machines, its not a option for me here in New Zealand, but in the USA there are a few people you can buy through, im sure some people on here will have ideas. I have seen some very impressive deals on some amazing macines.

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