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I've been running my S40600 and it's fast and prints beautifully. I'm glad I didn't go with the 2 print heads. I like that it's simplified with 4 color cartridges, I don't need a fan to dry it because it drys on the heater that was included on this right before it goes onto the takeup real. I...

Thank you for sharing. I'm looking for a vendor for wood and HDU. Do you have any suggestions on where to source this from for hand carving? Thank you!

Very nice. I have several generic carving tools - v grooves and chisels and a few cheap stones that I can try and put to use. I too am a fan of the hand lettered hand carved look vs the manufactured look. For most of my signs I use Sherwin Williams exterior paint and it holds up beautifully...

Thank you for your response. Where do you buy your stones from and what do I look for in a stone?

Thank you all for your feedback. I'll look into the Pfeil carving tools and when I need something routed I'll try and find a wholesaler. Going to checkout the Samurai Carpenter tonight. I love watching and learning different carving styles. I'm always curious to someone's most used tool and why...

What tools should be on my bucket list? I'd like to get further into hand carved signs. I'm currently using cheap carving tools that don't hold an edge so I'm interested in high quality carving tools. I'm currently carving wood and foam, and sizes range from 12"h 22"w to 4'h-12'w- painted...

I've been going back and forth between eco solvent and latex since I left ISA a few weeks ago and just yesterday I purchased the Epson S40600. I think if the bulk of your work is not laminated, go for the HP - but also know you will need an electrician if you don't already have 220v in your...

Thank you for all of your feedback. I ordered the S40600 and when this machine pays for itself a few times I'll add another one to my shop. My new setup is looking like this: Epson S40600 Summa D 140R (54") GFP 363TH 63" Laminator The only time I plan to print 63" is for wraps so I didn't...

Hello! Now that I've decided to go with an Epson, I'm trying to decide between these two models, the Epson S40600 or Epson S60600. The only difference between the two is the the S60600 has an additional printhead (8 ink cartridges 2 of each cymk) and this makes the printer print nearly 80%...

Thank you for taking the time to respond to my post, ikarasu. I've been searching online forums trying to get this type of information. It's clear that most people are happy with Latex - but it's nice to know why. I'm awaiting a call from a local-ish HP rep to see about the HP Latex 365 and if...

What is it about the Latex printer that you like? What does the Latex do best?

I'm about to make the plunge...was the electrical side of it a pain to deal with and has your electric bill gone up as a result?

Thanks so much for your feedback, Gino. Is the electrical side with the 220v hard to setup? My office and shop are inside a building with other businesses. Is there a quick and simple way to deal with the power supply right in my workspace? I can't find any info on this. Thanks again! Heather

How difficult is the power configuration? I'm considering a Latex printer but the building I'm in is also shared with with other offices. Is there a simple fix to the power or do I need an electrician for this?

I'm in a space without a window. Does this printer smell like chemicals when you print? Everyone keeps recommending HP Latex printer saying it's best for a shop without adequate ventilation.