HP 5500ps converted to latex ink,, what's it worth??

[anozira02]

I have an HP Design Jet 5500ps fully functional printer converted to latex printing,,, I hardly ever use the printer,
so thinking of selling it and not sure what it worth.. any ideas??

 

[greysquirrel]

Should have used it for a trade in toward your latex printer...HP Trade in Trade up Promo...other than that you might get $250

 

[wes70]

I have an HP Design Jet 5500ps fully functional printer converted to latex printing,,, I hardly ever use the printer,
so thinking of selling it and not sure what it worth.. any ideas??

Latex? Do you mean Aqueous pigment? HP use to call there water-based pigment ink UV.

 

[greysquirrel]

I thought he meant that as well...after a re-read..took it as he upgraded to a latex printer and has this anchor laying around

 

[anozira02]

What I did is converted the Hp designjet 5500ps 42" die ink printer to latex printing, I replaced the carriage, tubs, inks, now it lays down latex ink, works fine...

 

[Christian @ 2CT Media]

Since you are in Prescott I'd love to see this printer!

 

[wes70]

What I did is converted the Hp designjet 5500ps 42" die ink printer to latex printing, I replaced the carriage, tubs, inks, now it lays down latex ink, works fine...[/QUOT

Is this a conversion kit that can be purchased directly from a supplier? Very interested in this latex conversion. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

 

[BigfishDM]

What I did is converted the Hp designjet 5500ps 42" die ink printer to latex printing, I replaced the carriage, tubs, inks, now it lays down latex ink, works fine...[/QUOTE)


I am pretty sure there is more to it than that lol. What about the heaters to cure the Latex ink to start?

 

[anozira02]

The Hp 5500ps has a built in heater,, I am not sure it has one in the back but the front panel does heat up depending the type
media you running. I use to use this printer to print Cad drawings. I hated to see it go,, sold it on Craigslist cp. days ago..

 

[vondegroot]

I need to do this! I would love to be able to print banners and vinyl on my 5500!

 

[eahicks]

I'm calling BS. No way that can run Latex. Would need new everything, including curing module, retrofitted ink cartridge setup, waste collector, and on and on. Would cost as much as a new printer.

 

[vondegroot]

Yup. I have dismissed it and bought a Roland BN-20 with some clogged jets Head soaking overnight right now!