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I am a newbee who is considering a SP 300 V and reading about all of the problems is making me very afraid!!!!!!
if you are afraid
Go for the Mutoh VJ 48" instead. You'll regret only getting the 30" and the Mutoh is a very good machine with a very nice pricetag.