Looking at a new flatbed printer - suggestions?

[ridley347]

I'm looking at a getting a new flatbed printer and was wondering who had experience or recommendations. My budget is 250k to 325k. Here is my short list (not so short)
I'm looking at the new Once 2260 / 80 or Fuji select 36 / 38, the Annapurna M2540i, CET Q5 and I'm intrigued by the Swiss Q.
What are you comments?

 

[nate]

I'm looking at a getting a new flatbed printer and was wondering who had experience or recommendations. My budget is 250k to 325k. Here is my short list (not so short)
I'm looking at the new Once 2260 / 80 or Fuji select 36 / 38, the Annapurna M2540i, CET Q5 and I'm intrigued by the Swiss Q.
What are you comments?

Vanguard Digital is a great option. http://vanguarddigital.com/vk300d-large-format-printer/

This machine is built by Dave Cich, the same person who made CET the success that it is today. Not only that but it won Product of the Year at this year's SGIA in the $100K-$200K flatbed category.

Fantastic machine.

 

[Pauly]

I've got an Oce Arizona 480XT. Love it. love the support from oce also.

I don't like swiss Q. i feel the machine is a little flimsy last time i seen one.
Fuji is a relabeled arizona.

 

[SignMeUpGraphics]

+1 for the Arizona as well. Print quality is outstanding and reliability is on the most part pretty good.
If you keep the thing printing every day, you'll have next to no issues.

 

[Correct Color]

Add another recommendation for the Vanguard VK300D as well.

I've profiled dozens of Oces over the years and have always thought of them as the leader in the flatbed class, but, having written the profile that Vanguard used to take SGIA Product of the Year away from the Oce this year, I can say that this machine just might have what it takes to knock them out of the top spot.

A very impressive machine.

 

[tylercrum]

We just got a CET about 2 months ago. It's freaking awesome. We got the 126" hybrid. Happy to answer any questions or whatever you may have.