balstestrat
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He just said he doesn't need white........
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Canon Colorado M Series.
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MarkSnelling
Mark Snelling - Hasco Graphics
are you looking to purchase the unit directly from Canon or through a distributor? If your volume isn't huge, and you don't want white, then you've got two basic options - the M3 Base and the M3 Pro. The Pro gives you the ability to use both supply stations in the drawer and to print in matte and gloss modes. The inks usually have at least 6 months before expiring....I don't have many customers ever asking to help them with expiring ink in the machine.....occassionally someone will hit me up to swap inks with someone else, but many times they wait till only a few weeks are left and that is a tough spot for me...but if I can get at least 6 weeks I can nearly always go to my bigger volume users and do a trade.
Working with a distributor will at least give you the option to swap inks with other users who can put ink close to expiration to use.
Despite it being a big investment, the Colorado can grow with your production needs...so when you need more firepower, you can write another check and get it within the same machine. That aspect is very cool. You should also run the numbers through Canon Financial for a low monthly payment.
I will likely have one unit available in January should you want a quote on it. If you are already working with another distributor, then I'll stand down as a local support network is usually a better investment....you are welcome to send me your quote and I can at least keep whomever gave you the quote honest.
Christian @ 2CT Media
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I wouldn't, that platform is a hot mess. I have had every generation of latex up to the 800W, earlier this year we moved off that platform and over to the M Series due to constant issues dealing with HP and Bell & Howell.
micadesign
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we were on L25500 and after that we switched to Epson ecosolvent. Now we are in the situation of changing the printer and considering the Epson S80600, HP 700W and CANON 1630. Canon is more of a wish than a reality because I don't think we have enough production, but never say never. Thanks for your comment.
Christian @ 2CT Media
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I'd recommend the Epson Resin if you want the benefits of the Latex.
victor bogdanov
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That's what I bought as a backup to my Colorado 1650, Epson R5070L. I'll start using it next week and will post a comparison
Christian @ 2CT Media
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I know three shops that converted from Latex and they love it... I looked at the print quality and it's superior to most other printers short of the solvents
It looks like I'm going with the Epson R5070. My dealer says it runs about .22 sqft. Can anyone confirm? I just ran some numbers on my mimaki UJV100-160 does it make sense I was running at .39 sqf?
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victor bogdanov
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I'm hating my Epson R5070. It's so sensitive and any time it thinks the printhead scuffed with media it resets and that takes so much time. Just starting the printer or loading the paper everything is forever. I'm pulling my hairs out. Coming from the Mimaki I'm going crazy, quality is nice but dealing with restarting and loading is driving me nuts. Anyone else have this issue? Am I doing something wrong?
Are you using cheap media? Or media with a very thin backer? If so there's a media guard you can buy and install to prevent it.
I've never had to use mine, but I don't use the really cheap stuff.... So I've never had the issue. Only on really thin banner, in which case I just turned off the pre heater and Platten heater for that media and it fixed the issue.
It does take 3-4 mins to warm up and start printing.... So if you're constantly doing smaller prints it's a pain.
I've never had to use mine, but I don't use the really cheap stuff.... So I've never had the issue. Only on really thin banner, in which case I just turned off the pre heater and Platten heater for that media and it fixed the issue.
It does take 3-4 mins to warm up and start printing.... So if you're constantly doing smaller prints it's a pain.
victor bogdanov
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Notarealsignguy
Arial - it's almost helvetica
Is the UCJV300 too slow? Seems like UV is the way to go for instant dry except for maybe wraps. Roland has a new one out too I think.
Latex always sounds like such a PITA and it looks like Epson followed HP with throwaway print heads. It's a machine to sell you consumables like they do with the desktop printers.
Latex always sounds like such a PITA and it looks like Epson followed HP with throwaway print heads. It's a machine to sell you consumables like they do with the desktop printers.
victor bogdanov
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The Epson Resin heads are not throwaway, the are piezoelectric just like the solvent ones and not thermal like HP. Supposed to last a couple years and that is what users are seeing. $700 user replaceable is a big plus
Notarealsignguy
Arial - it's almost helvetica
Gotcha, I misinterpreted what they meant. Are they using the i3200 in it?
victor bogdanov
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Notarealsignguy
Arial - it's almost helvetica
Do you think you'll get another and sell the canon?
As mentioned - they're not throw away. I've had my printer for..2-3 years now (when resin just came out) and I haven't had to change the head, and it's perfect still.
I don't print all day on it, but with the same usage my latex was at about 2k in heads being replaced already.
UV gel is probably better,but regular UV I think the Epson wins hands down... UV isn't the best for vehicle wraps / other stuff.
The Epson resin isn't perfect, but it's fixed a ton of stuff I've disliked about hp - I just wish it had some of the features hp has... Like queueing /saving jobs on a HD, 3 minute for first print then like a min warmup on the rest of the days prints... Etc etc.
Never used a UV roll to roll, but loving the Epson and wouldn't hesitate to buy another.