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Recent content by Rob Bellissimo

  1. Extremely Fast Wide Format

    just a quick update for those interested. We had a great showing at SGIA Vegas, both the Vortex4200 and the Vortex850R Label printer were huge hits. we are printing alot of grey back poly and backlit materials and are always building a portfolio of approved medias on 3" cores. coated bonds...
  2. Extremely Fast Wide Format

    the technology is very similar as the small format, however drop out can be minimized with proper maintenance and using approved medias. though you also need to take into account viewing distance, as this is wide format typically you are viewing from a distance and a "thin line" will most likely...
  3. Extremely Fast Wide Format

    as of now: 250gsm thick roll feed, 400 gsm sheet fed
  4. Extremely Fast Wide Format

    hi all, i thought i would share the latest promo video for the Vortex4200. this machine is producing some incredible images combined with the neck breaking speeds and low operating costs its quickly becoming a HIT!!:omg::omg::Big Laugh https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNG7ueO7Xa8
  5. Replacing Gerber Cat - Oce' vs CET vs Flora

    the CET Q series, with Gen 5 heads and 60 series inks. great quality, 5 pico. decent speed. the 60 series ink has great durability and adhesion. my two cents...
  6. Extremely Fast Wide Format

    Things still going well with our Vortex4200. running everything from coated bonds to gloss/satin, tyvex and light weight canvas. the support from RTI has been great. we have also installed the RIG802 in-line folder, 9x12,fan folds... since my last post, we have installed (two) Vortex4200 with...
  7. CET = Handtop = CET??

    the CET 60 series ink is great. high colour gamut (profiling obvious reason) and great adhesion. we run a 500Q CMYK+W 2 rows of heads.
  8. Extremely Fast Wide Format

    we have been running our Vortex 4200 for almost a week now. it has preformed very well, for both maps /line work as well as some full coverage work. the heads have there own internal maintenance system which makes it a lot easier. we are still doing calibrations for some different medias...
  9. Extremely Fast Wide Format

    We have just installed a Vortex 4200. with 5 Memjet heads. printing at speeds of 6" or 12" per second. We are still profiling materials but so far so good. here's a demo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zk1ALu6OTww not the one in our shop as i just have not had the time to record a video.
  10. CET white ink questions.

    Thank you! we will try this... :Big Laugh
  11. CET white ink questions.

    ArtBot, i would love to hear more about this "at rest" configuration. can you send a screen shot of your settings? we run a CET Q series. thanks
  12. Printing white on black foamcore

    is it a quality foamcore that you are using? if so, the answer might be as simple as having your lamps on high. if you have that option, not sure what printer you are using.
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