Opinion Considering purchasing a small UV printer need advice/opinions

Hello all, I am new to Signs 101 and am looking for advice / opinions on a flatbed printer.

A little background about my company: We have been in business for 15 years and specialize in fine art and photography reproduction along with hi resolution scanning of artwork. We have a couple Canon printers and did have a UV hybrid printer we sold earlier in the year.

I am considering a small UV Printer to produce more unique and personalized items that our clients and prospective clients are asking for. So far I have gotten information and pricing and on the Logojet UVx40r and Mimaki UJF 6042mkII. I will also get info on the Mutoh version of small UV and Direct Color Systems too.

I have multiple questions on the 2 printers I have gotten info on that I would like to get from endusers as opposed to sales people. Inks, maintenance, parts, heads, user friendly, etc
I was hoping there may be a few users of this equipment on here that may share there experience with the equipment and support

 

Thanks Superior for the info. The heads are one of my biggest concerns. 4 heads @ $3000 ea plus the service tech travel and time (vendor says not user replaceable). Supposed to last at least several years if maintained but I have my doubts.

 

Researching the printers I have noticed that and quite a difference in pricing on inks depending on the manufacturer. trying to gather as much information on all the factors before moving forward. Thanks for the info on the inks

 

totally agree Pete, we had uv hybrid that fit our needs wonderfully for several years and did great work. Our clients needs have changed, one of there reasons to look smaller and with a flatbed