MUTOH 1618 vrs 1614

[mharrison]

We are looking at adding another machine to our collection and came across the 1618 dual head mutoh. Can someone explain the need for this machine over the 1614? Thanks for your help.

Martin

 

[SignBurst PCs]

Please let me premise this by saying that I am not a printer expert.

I just happened to be down at the Mutoh facility last week preparing for their Open House and took a quick peek at the 1618. One of the gentlemen told me that it prints nearly twice as fast as the 1614 using two heads instead of one.

I am sure one of the Mutoh buffs has a better explanation.

 

[mharrison]

Thanks for your input SignBurst.

 

[Matt Cuellar]

It's still based off the same platform, just adding a new head. However, the only downside is that it's an additional $12k ($34,995 list v $22,995 list), so I think it's just an evaluation on how critical print speed is to you. 184 sq/ft per hour on the 1614 is a pretty good clip, just got to do what works best.

 

[PartyMatt]

If you are going to spend that kind of money you might want to look at the Mimaki JV5. It has 4 heads, more speed, bigger ink capacity, and some other cool tech for around $38k.

 

[mharrison]

Thanks for all of your input. Im planning on going to the SGIA show in Atlanta in October to look at the machines in person.

 

[MacDaddy]

Hey Matt, How are you doing?

 

[Matt Cuellar]

which Matt? I'm great!

 

[MacDaddy]

Nice to meet you Matt.... I had actually met the other Matt previously nut it's darn nice to meet you sir.....

 

[MacDaddy]

1618 is Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad... Nuff Said!!!