I've been outsourcing my print jobs for couple of years. now it's time to buy a printer for myself. please Let me know what are the affordable options to start with. I mainly print window perfs and window graphics (vinyl) up to 60" width. banners, posters and canvas are my other materials to print on. I'm confused with all the options. The print shop I'm working with is using HP L25500. not sure if I can trust this machine for my jobs though. he just spent $2000 on repairing the heaters on l25500. is that a good choice ? what are the alternatives .
appreciate any comments.
I would recommend that you research the brands and machines that you are considering thoroughly, and don't minimize the important role that your reseller has in the ownership experience of LFP equipment.
Sites such as this one are also valuable in that you are able to solicit and review unvarnished user experiences with the various devices, and from that you can gain insight into what brands people tend to endorse more enthusiastically, based on their experiences. Don't forget the search function, as the questions that you are asking come up with some regularity. There are areas dedicated to discussions of all major brands of LFP devices, so you should have no shortage of reading material.
Regarding the HP Latex machines, keep in mind that the L25500 was HPs first generation offering, and it was sold between 2009 - 2011. The Latex 260 was introduced in late 2011, and has in turn been replaced by the Latex 300 series, which are the current offerings in this market segment. Each printer generation has improved the user experience, with the 300 series offering major improvements in warm-up time and print speed (not to mention other major breakthroughs), compared with the previous models. The HP Latex 300 series contains a lineup of five printer models priced from under $10,000 to $25,000 or thereabouts.
Best of luck, and happy reading.
