126" Roll to Roll NONLATEX Printers-any recommendations?

[flyplainsdrifta]

Hey y'all, our 126 r2r is nearing end of life and were just looking at options. Need a 126" roll to roll, leaning more towards uv rather than latex and need some insight into what other operators think or what they are running. if anyone can help, id really appreciate your thoughts!! thanks!

 

[BigfishDM]

No question, the Mimaki UVJ55-320 with White inks! Super affordable 10' unit. http://www.mimakiusa.com/products/uv/ujv55-320/

 

[iPrintStuff]

No question, the Mimaki UVJ55-320 with White inks! Super affordable 10' unit. http://www.mimakiusa.com/products/uv/ujv55-320/

This. Not many in the market that are these specs for that cheap.

 

[White Haus]

How cheap are these printers, roughly?

 

[iPrintStuff]

How cheap are these printers, roughly?

I’m in the UK and before any haggling they’re around 55k.

 

[BigfishDM]

How cheap are these printers, roughly?

Under $80k here in the US, I am a dealer of course so I can help you out with any questions you may have.

 

[Christian @ 2CT Media]

Under $80k here in the US, I am a dealer of course so I can help you out with any questions you may have.

Are these mimakis the one with the flexible UV ink?

 

[BigfishDM]

They come with the LUS120 inks, they are flexible to a degree, are you thinking car wraps?

 

[Christian @ 2CT Media]

no mainly curves for wrapping shapes for my fair clients

 

[BigfishDM]

no mainly curves for wrapping shapes for my fair clients

You would be fine doing that type of application, if you want, I can run a panel or two for ya and you can do your own testing if you want.

 

[Christian @ 2CT Media]

This machine is in the $80k range with dual roll and white? Can you laminate it easily or is the UV ink thick like their flatbeds and other brand uv inks?

Is it durable enough for wall applications unlaminated?

 

[BigfishDM]

The dual roll attachment is standard already. Yes, you decide in the beginning how you want your ink configured. I would recommend doing liquid lam for the wallcoverings. The prints my client are doing seem to be pretty dang durable (At least on the clear film they print)

 

[Jun Lanon]

Look out for Stratojet Falcon 131" roll to roll UV with white. They will be showcasing it in April in Las Vegas.