Question Gerber Edge FX Value?

Hi All, Long time creeper - thanks for all your suggestions and posts. Finally decided to join...Recently acquired a Gerber Edge FX, Omega 5.0, 30 foils, and a GSX plus. It was in a lot that I purchased and wasn't my goal. I'm seeing a lot of you really like the Edges. I have thought of keeping it but I have no clue about Omega or the Edge in general. Was told it may have a dead pixel but not confirmed. Anyhow the question is what is it worth? It was basically an inclusion with the rest of the items - do I begin to troubleshoot (is there an easy way?) or should I move on. If that is the case what should I reasonably ask? Don't want top dollar but also shouldn't give the competition an edge lol! Thank you.

 

Thanks Jburns. I will give it a try in the am. Appreciate the feedback.

 

Thanks Billct2. I have followed your suggestion as well. After cleaning the head I ran both a test print and a full block. I'm guessing this is what a dead pixel looks like?. This being the case I think I will offload it - unless you guys have another suggestion? And now what should I ask - is this a parts machine?

 

Ok Thanks again Billct2. That's unfortunate. I wouldn't say I'm not into it, heard lots of good stuff - bought the business from my dad who been at it for 20+ years and the Edge has always been his holy grail. Maybe I don't see the potential in a sprocket fed, 15" material printer! But maybe I just don't know it enough. Our Canadian supplier ND Graphics has quoted 4500$+Install for a head - that was tough to hear.

 

I will give them a call. Thanks again for your responses and suggestions.