Barry · 06-26-2005, 12:17 PM

Im more of an inkjet kind of guy, but I would really like to have a thermal machine around to do some white printing on clear and a few other things I cannot do with my Versacamm.

I know the edge is probably the best machine out, but that is way out of my prince range. Any suggestions on a good used machine for say around $1000-$3000. This machine would be used for small decals only.

Jus' Roach · 06-27-2005, 06:26 PM

I tried printing white (when it was first available) on colors with my ColorCamm, the quality was not that great. I have heard there has been alot of tweaking of the compisition of the white ribbons since, but I never had very good results.

$.02

J.R.

pacificcoastsignsupply · 06-28-2005, 01:52 AM

I understand only the PC600 heads reach a high enough temperature to properly print spot white.
John

mastersignwizard · 06-28-2005, 02:45 AM

I have herd that the edgs does a good job of printing white as well

Fred Weiss · 06-29-2005, 08:53 AM

The Edge is the best way to go but you also need software and a compatible plotter. Older systems in good working order typically go for a low of $7K with most up around $12K.

You really can't appreciate the benefits of having one until you actually do have one and any active shop will move several $K a month through one even with an inkjet sitting along side it.

Have you considered outsourcing?

A more limited, but larger, option is the Summa DC3. There's one advertised right now at 4EdgeTalk.com for $10K.

Barry · 06-29-2005, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fred Weiss

The Edge is the best way to go but you also need software and a compatible plotter. Older systems in good working order typically go for a low of $7K with most up around $12K.

You really can't appreciate the benefits of having one until you actually do have one and any active shop will move several $K a month through one even with an inkjet sitting along side it.

Have you considered outsourcing?

A more limited, but larger, option is the Summa DC3. There's one advertised right now at 4EdgeTalk.com for $10K.

Fred, Im currently outsourcing all of my printing for Clear materials (Vinyl & Static Cling) to someone with an edge. Only problem is I can't deliver the product to my customers right away. I have to wait for them to do the job and ship it to me. It would just be nice to have a machine here to do it myself.

I do not actually have a really large demand for this type of printing so spending 10K is probably more than I want to do.

GraphiXtreme · 07-12-2005, 03:26 PM

Here is one on ebay...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=5595604139

Barry · 07-12-2005, 03:40 PM

Chris,

Aparently my version of cheap and yours is way different...

GraphiXtreme · 07-12-2005, 03:42 PM

You want cheap AND good, huh? Don't think it works that way in this industry :-)

Barry · 07-12-2005, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GraphiXtreme

You want cheap AND good, huh? Don't think it works that way in this industry :-)

haha... Like I said just something to print white on clear. I cant see spending more than 5K for that when I have a Printer already.

06-26-2005, 12:17 PM	#1
Barry Administrator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 1,977 Printer: Versacamm SP300	Thinking of picking up a cheap thermal.. Im more of an inkjet kind of guy, but I would really like to have a thermal machine around to do some white printing on clear and a few other things I cannot do with my Versacamm. I know the edge is probably the best machine out, but that is way out of my prince range. Any suggestions on a good used machine for say around $1000-$3000. This machine would be used for small decals only. __________________ Mimaki JV3-130SPII - Triangle Mild Solvent inks (MLD) Graphtec FC7000 Cutter Wasatch SoftRip v6.0

06-28-2005, 01:52 AM	#3
pacificcoastsignsupply Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 6 Printer:	I understand only the PC600 heads reach a high enough temperature to properly print spot white. John __________________ John Reinke Pacific Coast Sign Supply 800-752-0028 john@pcss.bz

06-28-2005, 02:45 AM	#4
mastersignwizard Administrator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,053 Printer: Roland SC-545 EX Pro II V & HP5500	I have herd that the edgs does a good job of printing white as well __________________ 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 Last edited by mastersignwizard : 06-28-2005 at 12:17 PM.

06-29-2005, 08:53 AM	#5
Fred Weiss Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lake Worth, Florida Posts: 5 Printer:	The Edge is the best way to go but you also need software and a compatible plotter. Older systems in good working order typically go for a low of $7K with most up around $12K. You really can't appreciate the benefits of having one until you actually do have one and any active shop will move several $K a month through one even with an inkjet sitting along side it. Have you considered outsourcing? A more limited, but larger, option is the Summa DC3. There's one advertised right now at 4EdgeTalk.com for $10K. __________________ Fred Weiss Allied Computer Graphics, Inc. www.allcompu.com www.signs101.com

07-12-2005, 03:26 PM	#7
GraphiXtreme Cat Herder Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Arlington, WA Posts: 609 Printer: Roland VersaCAMM SP-540V	Here is one on ebay... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=5595604139 __________________ 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...

06-27-2005, 06:26 PM	#2
Jus' Roach Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 188 Printer: Roland VersaCamm SP-540v	I tried printing white (when it was first available) on colors with my ColorCamm, the quality was not that great. I have heard there has been alot of tweaking of the compisition of the white ribbons since, but I never had very good results. $.02 J.R.

07-12-2005, 03:40 PM	#8
Barry Administrator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 1,977 Printer: Versacamm SP300	Chris, Aparently my version of cheap and yours is way different... __________________ Mimaki JV3-130SPII - Triangle Mild Solvent inks (MLD) Graphtec FC7000 Cutter Wasatch SoftRip v6.0

07-12-2005, 03:42 PM	#9
GraphiXtreme Cat Herder Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Arlington, WA Posts: 609 Printer: Roland VersaCAMM SP-540V	You want cheap AND good, huh? Don't think it works that way in this industry :-) __________________ 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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