So, a (loaded) question set.
I'm looking to expand our production, and am mildly fixated by the Epson S80600. Looking at the setup guide, it asks for 145.5" in front - is this regularly needed? All benches and machines are be on wheels, so will, if needs be, have the option to shift stuff around, but what is the day to day front access requirement? We're seeing ex-demo 80600's for around £10,000, which could be doable. We're also looking at adding/replacing our 8400 with a new 60/64 art printer. We'll be upgrading rip to (probably) Caldera, as I'm a mac user, and lazy (though if the devil calls, I'll run a PC for the rip). I'm open to other rips, and very used to rolling my own profiles.
What are the outputs from the eco-solvents on matt self-adhesive papers like, and for that matter, on blue backed paper (eco-friendly options, as well as budget friendly self install being asked for) - trying to create display options that don't feature PVC...
Being able to take advantage of the full colour gamut on temporary (wall mounted) SAV and phototex, as well as not laminating banners is a big part of why I'm tempted by the s80600. Don't need silver or white, but appreciate the enhanced gamut offered by 9 colours, over 4. Based in London, so UV isn't too much of an issue for exterior graphics that typically are only out in the wild for a couple of years.
Is there another "cheap" machine I should consider?
Currently run an ageing Canon 8400 aqueuos printer. Work is split 60:40 art papers and signage materials (we print photographic exhibitions, but also supply local clients with "art quality" banner, backlit, display graphics). Moving to a new premises early next year, more space for production. We'll be in a basement, though there is a loading dock, and ramp down to us - initially around 800sq ft, 9ft ceilings, good air extraction, more localised extraction could be placed adjacent to printer.
Current bottle necks are: no roll to roll (either printer or laminator), so having to cut sheets every 5-6 foot, and tape these to the walls to dry; SAV, banner and backlit all really need lamination, both for protection, and to help bring the colour density out; printer is rather slow in output - primary requirement is quality, but not always. 44" is a bit small. Our 44" Drytac laminator is getting old and crotchety, so also looking to go to a 64" (probably Seal) with R2R.
Thank you for listening, and apologies that my google-fu didn't prevent me from asking, writing all this.
I'm looking to expand our production, and am mildly fixated by the Epson S80600. Looking at the setup guide, it asks for 145.5" in front - is this regularly needed? All benches and machines are be on wheels, so will, if needs be, have the option to shift stuff around, but what is the day to day front access requirement? We're seeing ex-demo 80600's for around £10,000, which could be doable. We're also looking at adding/replacing our 8400 with a new 60/64 art printer. We'll be upgrading rip to (probably) Caldera, as I'm a mac user, and lazy (though if the devil calls, I'll run a PC for the rip). I'm open to other rips, and very used to rolling my own profiles.
What are the outputs from the eco-solvents on matt self-adhesive papers like, and for that matter, on blue backed paper (eco-friendly options, as well as budget friendly self install being asked for) - trying to create display options that don't feature PVC...
Being able to take advantage of the full colour gamut on temporary (wall mounted) SAV and phototex, as well as not laminating banners is a big part of why I'm tempted by the s80600. Don't need silver or white, but appreciate the enhanced gamut offered by 9 colours, over 4. Based in London, so UV isn't too much of an issue for exterior graphics that typically are only out in the wild for a couple of years.
Is there another "cheap" machine I should consider?
Currently run an ageing Canon 8400 aqueuos printer. Work is split 60:40 art papers and signage materials (we print photographic exhibitions, but also supply local clients with "art quality" banner, backlit, display graphics). Moving to a new premises early next year, more space for production. We'll be in a basement, though there is a loading dock, and ramp down to us - initially around 800sq ft, 9ft ceilings, good air extraction, more localised extraction could be placed adjacent to printer.
Current bottle necks are: no roll to roll (either printer or laminator), so having to cut sheets every 5-6 foot, and tape these to the walls to dry; SAV, banner and backlit all really need lamination, both for protection, and to help bring the colour density out; printer is rather slow in output - primary requirement is quality, but not always. 44" is a bit small. Our 44" Drytac laminator is getting old and crotchety, so also looking to go to a 64" (probably Seal) with R2R.
Thank you for listening, and apologies that my google-fu didn't prevent me from asking, writing all this.
