To minimize lead edge waste on short runs, use the (included) media feed tool. Lead edge waste when using the tool is about 8 inches. Here is a link to a video that covers how to use the Media Feed Accessory:My shop purchased a HP 800W and I am not excited from all the reviews. Is there anything to look out for? What IS good about it? Will I be able to print reflective media or transparent? We do a lot of decals and like to try out different materials like window clings, reflective, laminated; how does those materials print? I'm being switched over to it from an Epson R5070 because of the white ink capability
I can tell you in production nobody uses that. They attach to takeup, hit print and walk away to do other things.
I was hoping to, I run shorter jobs where I print and cut. I have a takeup reel on the Epson and rarely use it, would I need to start using it for the HP?
It depends on the type of job,. For small short-run jobs or with expensive media, it has a place.
Wow that's pretty much what I expect ! They already bought it so it will be their loss but it's my unlucky self that will be using it. How many spare printheads do you recommend having around? Does every little print head strike actually make you change the heads? The problem I have in our shop is humidity. We have about 60-80% every morning till I get the dehumidifiers running and its been causing materials to wave so we are switching to a thicker material, which sounds like it doesn't go too well, especially the reflective which we want to do a lot of
I've told them about having to use the take-up reel too since we do smaller jobs or sample rows and they sent back this (
Ha, that video brings back memories. I tried a similar thing but used that ends of old rolls, the remaining 4-5ft, and taped that on. It's a great way to get tape stuck in the curing zone. I have had the most luck with the weighted cloth (that NOW comes with every new machine). I didn't have that for the first year. I keep it folded up on top of the machine so I can pull it down over the window and attach it, drop it on the ground and spool it back into the curing module. Its just a pain to have that step with every material change or new print but it does save a lot of material and other hassles.Wow that's pretty much what I expect ! They already bought it so it will be their loss but it's my unlucky self that will be using it. How many spare printheads do you recommend having around? Does every little print head strike actually make you change the heads? The problem I have in our shop is humidity. We have about 60-80% every morning till I get the dehumidifiers running and its been causing materials to wave so we are switching to a thicker material, which sounds like it doesn't go too well, especially the reflective which we want to do a lot of) video on how to mickey mouse it ! I've been avoiding/dreading this machine since they told me they got it. I printed out specs and did my own research on the best printers at the best cost for what we do and they went with the HP which wasn't an option for a reason. I've accepted it but let me tell you, when it breaks down like I know it will, I will be saying "I told you so" every chance I can!
Does it happen to be cyan/black printheads that you have issues with?
Yellow/Magenta has given me the most problems... and white
We made our own that is way easier to use for small jobs than that. Its a strip of banner with a couple of heavy duty alligator clips on the bottom for weight. Been using that for 3 years. Works great.