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Suggestions HP Latex 570 or Epson 80600
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ProColorGraphics
New Member
What are you going to be printing the most of?
I have had several HP Latex and now have and Epson S70 and S80. I LOVE them!
I have had several HP Latex and now have and Epson S70 and S80. I LOVE them!
Depends on the work you do. Latex is more focused on variety printing and medium to low cost. Vinyl, banner, backlights, canvas. Epson will have way more quality, but the square feet cost of ink should be around double of the latex. Epson is more fit for high quality printing when printing cost is not an issue and lower print volume.
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Christian @ 2CT Media
Active Member
You don't have a experience but are comparing top of the line commercial printers. I don't recommend either of those unless you are doing 10,000sqft+ a month as the cost difference will not be made up.
But in my humble opinion I prefer latex over solvent in any situation although Epson seems to be making huge strides with their solvent machines in that techs last gasps.
But in my humble opinion I prefer latex over solvent in any situation although Epson seems to be making huge strides with their solvent machines in that techs last gasps.
BigfishDM
Merchant Member
Something sounds fishy here. Neither of those models are for just day to day printing. What are your applications going to be?
Thanks for your comment, which one's ink cost more? HP 570 ink and heads vs Epson ink.
TomK
New Member
I just wish they made a smaller version, 36" or 44" version, if so I'd have one. I don't need another 64" printer.
Had both...interestingly the Epson is actually cheaper ink cost per square foot when you consider how much ink the Latex needs to use to make a decent quality image. They both have ink usage calculators so your dealer should be able to easily do that comparison for you (since you probably won't believe a random person on the internet). Also Epson has "multi-packs" that take the ink price even lower than HP. Speed, quality, and running cost in Epson's favor.
Christian @ 2CT Media
Active Member
I don't know where you guys are getting that the Epson is faster than the 570, I beg to differ on that with my production numbers.
Christian @ 2CT Media
Active Member
That's true for every brand... I'm a latex fanatic of sorts due to what the tech has done for my business growth. It's been tremendously helpful for us.
Bly
New Member
Hey I have 3 HP latex and it isn't always rainbows and lollipops.
But for production you can't beat a machine you can load a full roll of vinyl and be confident of coming back at the end to a perfect product you can run straight through the laminator.
For signage you don't need absolute photo quality.
But for production you can't beat a machine you can load a full roll of vinyl and be confident of coming back at the end to a perfect product you can run straight through the laminator.
For signage you don't need absolute photo quality.
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For day to day, meaning you don't need super long runs or to immediately work with the material, why not consider the S60600? It's cheaper and faster than both of those, dries faster than the S80 thanks to the attached heater, and has comparable (sometimes better) quality to the latex. Plus with the double cmyk ink means bulk purchasing will be about as cost effective as the bulk setup with the 570.
Btw, I have a 360, 560, and an S80.
Btw, I have a 360, 560, and an S80.