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News HP Latex R530

balstestrat

Problem Solver
New smaller sized hybrid based on the small latex frame but with a belt and tables etc. Not so industrial as the R1000/2000.
I think someone might call it replacement of the FB500/700 but now latex.

HP / Grimco is doing some webcast today where it's being shown off at 1PM CST.

I guess time will tell how it's going to work out. I can already see online some generic vendors lists it with price around $90,000
 

White Haus

Not a Newbie
Interesting, thanks for sharing.

I guess they realized not everyone is willing to dish out the amount of monies required to get into the R1000/2000 price point.

Personally I always thought they (R1000/2000) were way overpriced but then again I'm not HP fanboy to begin with.
 

balstestrat

Problem Solver
Interesting, thanks for sharing.

I guess they realized not everyone is willing to dish out the amount of monies required to get into the R1000/2000 price point.

Personally I always thought they (R1000/2000) were way overpriced but then again I'm not HP fanboy to begin with.
Maybe it haven't been the cheapest option but I'd say most of the "big" hybrids cost around the same ballpark and up.
Anyway it's been out 7 years now, some cheaper options and chinese platforms have come out. Still it's big, heavy, made of aluminum and steel unlike these small units. And it's been a good platform, very reliable.

I'm sure this new one won't be the cheapest option either but I it might be nice option for those who still liked their FB500.
 
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balstestrat

Problem Solver
Well there you go. Seems like it has the IPS software like big machines. That's really nice to use.


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Ldireprophil

New Member
New smaller sized hybrid based on the small latex frame but with a belt and tables etc. Not so industrial as the R1000/2000.
I think someone might call it replacement of the FB500/700 but now latex.

HP / Grimco is doing some webcast today where it's being shown off at 1PM CST.

I guess time will tell how it's going to work out. I can already see online some generic vendors lists it with price around $90,000
It's $70K without tables. Add $22K with the tables.
 

balstestrat

Problem Solver
It's $70K without tables. Add $22K with the tables.
I don't know if you are joking or not but I imagine you can't even get it without the tables. HP tends to include one set, it's a hybrid after all.
What you end up paying is probably closer to 80k anyway and then add on your extra tables and a RIP... 90k

Anyway something else I noticed in one promo video that must have slipped in... Latex 830... That 700/800 facelift must be coming pretty soon so keep that in mind...
Soon it will be 530, 630, 730, 830.
 
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parrott

New Member
Looks like this is geared towards home/office based business. That looks like a cheap roll to roll with input/output tables and likely does neither well. I’m biased because I hate HP and their business model. Would recommend buying a small true flat bed and roll to roll from another company that cares about their customers. Would not cost much more and you won’t be feeding the beast.
 

TEN

New Member
This could be an option for a smaller shop without space or need for multiple printers. Latex has a very nice white ink.
 

White Haus

Not a Newbie
Looks like this is geared towards home/office based business. That looks like a cheap roll to roll with input/output tables and likely does neither well. I’m biased because I hate HP and their business model. Would recommend buying a small true flat bed and roll to roll from another company that cares about their customers. Would not cost much more and you won’t be feeding the beast.
100% agree. Never been a fan. Evaluated the FB500 10 years ago when getting into our first flatbed, opted to go with Canon/Oce instead and never looked back. Didn't get the RMO but if we wanted a "hybrid", I'd rather a true flatbed with Roll option rather than a belt-fed unit.
 
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