Top 5 Entry Level Wide Format Printers

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@darinmacfarlane1032 4 ай бұрын

BIG Question is: How long do each of these units need to warm up the platin before being able to print? This really effects startup and production warm up and cool down time. Also any machines that print & cut will be much slower then a stand alone printer and cutter. All the print and cut machines have print then rewind the image all the way back to then cut. Drastically increasing your production time.

@susanjuarez4311 10 ай бұрын

I’d like to learn more about the Roland and its features. What can you do with a Roland? Can you do decals? Printing for shirts? Etc

@graphicinsights466 10 ай бұрын

HI, Thanks for reaching out. Yes, you can print decals, banners, vehicle wraps and apparel with a Roland. They are great machines, easy to operate and easy to maintain. I would suggest going to www.rolanddga.com to learn more. Roland also has a chat option on their website to answer your questions fast.

@susanjuarez4311 10 ай бұрын

@@graphicinsights466amazing thank you so much!

@rodrigoklai2651 5 ай бұрын

in brazil, the consensus on reliability is roland, mimaki and hp either have too many problems or too many consumables

@vicknarine6341 6 ай бұрын

Mimaki is a very good production printer, fast and reliable.

@enricocta 10 ай бұрын

Great video! Maybe you can make comparison table to wrap everything up. Also, do you think Epson will launch new printer for ecosolvent in 2024? I believe their printer is the oldest among other brands

@graphicinsights466 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and reaching out. That's a great video idea I will try and make that happen in future videos. You are correct with Epson's printer being the one of the oldest. Also one of the most reliable. I worked for a distributor that sold Epson and we thought they would come out with a new Eco-SOL just prior to Covid but didn't. Not sure if they will, but If they do, I will review it on the channel.

@DavidJones-rj2li 9 ай бұрын

Would you please review the Roland VG3-540 or 640?

@graphicinsights466 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for commenting. I will certainly do that.

@kingk5994 9 ай бұрын

Nice video! By chance would you recommend getting wide format printers from china?

@graphicinsights466 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment! I would recommend buying one with a couple of cautions. 1. Know that support will be difficult IF you need it. Make sure you can get parts for it maintenance and for repair. Also make sure that if it comes with RIP software you may be on your own to figure it out and if you can use a mainstream RIP software like Flexi or Onyx that the software manufacturers have drivers to support the printer. Other than those things I think the savings is worth it, you may have to put more effort into getting that it to work. I think you just gave me a video idea.👍 what printer are you considering?

@kingk5994 9 ай бұрын

@@graphicinsights466 Thanks for the quick reply.. haven’t really settled on any specifically but I’ve been eyeing the Grando Latex 3000

@Patron77770 3 ай бұрын

What are your thoughts on cannon printers. ? Im looking to start a business and dont have much to invest but wanna get a used one, found a canon ipf760 used for $1000. Would you recommend that? I want to print banners / party cutouts probably cut by hand

@graphicinsights466 3 ай бұрын

That printer would work for banners and stickers. Ink and media cost will be higher than an eco-sol or uv option but it would certainly work. Sorry, I don’t know enough about the printer to recommend it. I would recommend the pigment over the dye inks for what you want to do with it as they have some short turn outdoor uv protection.

@Patron77770 3 ай бұрын

@@graphicinsights466 you have so much knowledge, I appreciate so much that you take the time to respond.

@cassy6ful 2 ай бұрын

Does hp latex consume much more electricuty than the others?

@graphicinsights466 2 ай бұрын

Latex printers in general consume more electricity than other printer types like eco-sol and UV because Latex printers require a lot of heat and fans to cure the resin ink and get all of the water out for a dry print.

@susanreynolds8266 8 ай бұрын

Can the HP be plugged into a home outlet or do I need to upgrade the electric in my home?

@graphicinsights466 8 ай бұрын

There are a lot of variables, age of your house, current service (amps) coming in and is there room in the panel. It's best to print the electrical requirements out for the printer and call a licensed electrician to come take a look at everything.

@chrisjenkins9978 3 ай бұрын

You will have to get an electrician to install two 220 volt outlets for your machine. This thing operates at 2500 watts.

@BelindaKapend-jw6fu 8 ай бұрын

Which printer may I use for calendars?

@graphicinsights466 8 ай бұрын

If you’re looking to print desktop size paper calendars than any desktop eco-tank type printer would work. If you’re looking to print large wall calendars then any Eco-SOL, Latex or UV printer would work. UV would offer the most benefits with its capabilities of gloss and matte options.

@NicoleJimenez-ep7eb 8 ай бұрын

Hi! I am looking to open a graphic business to print images to mount on foam board or coroplast. Which printer do you recommend to start with it can be from 36 in wide and no more than 48 in wide since the biggest size is 8x4.

@graphicinsights466 8 ай бұрын

Hi, thanks for the question. The typical sizes of Eco-SOL printers are 30, 54 and 64". I would recommend a 54" or 64" printer. You have more media options with 54" and if you want color going to the edge (bleed), then you will need to print larger than 48". If you think you might expand to stickers or other types of graphics in the future, I would suggest the Roland or Mimaki. I lean towards the Roland with the 2 year warranty. If you don't need cutting, I would suggest the Epson S40600. It's a 64" printer that will will allow you to print wider if you ever need it but also offers the most balanced speed, color and price in an entry level machine. Good luck with your business!

@africanpridechannel4668 2 ай бұрын

Is there any type that cost less than 6,000 euros but works very.

@graphicinsights466 2 ай бұрын

Not 54” that I know of but there are some 20 and 24” ones I will be doing videos on shortly.

@jordoval5295 2 ай бұрын

Whatvwillbe the most recomended printer 48" to 56" to scann paintings and printing in Art papers America siza

@jordoval5295 2 ай бұрын

What type of machine will be available to do do this

@chrisjenkins9978 3 ай бұрын

What ever you do, don’t buy a latex printer. The color is inconsistent due to the nature of the technology. I’ve used all of them and they are all the same. I believe it has something to do with the curing of the ink when it comes out of the printer. There are some work arounds but, they really don’t solve the problem of you have to do a reprint. You’ll never be able to match prints. Not to mention, it takes two 220 volt connections and operates at 2500 watts and you can run 10 mild solvents for every on latex printer.

@graphicinsights466 3 ай бұрын

I agree. The issue is the thermal print heads. Most companies see the replacement of their own print heads as a huge money saver. The fact is that the heads degrade so quickly and unevenly you will never be able to match color even when you print an entire roll with the same heads and if you replace one of those heads while printing that roll, it will be different from the previous panel.

@chrisjenkins9978 3 ай бұрын

@@graphicinsights466 - It not in the Green-Sales-Pitch or the fine print.

@edalphagc5261 Ай бұрын

You are right! I own the HP L365 and I’m having trouble to match a color on vehicle wraps. If you print a 8 feet portion the end of the print doesn’t match the beginning of your print. Bad investment

@Fleshybitz 8 ай бұрын

Some of these are the price of a small car and a cars warranty is about 5 years. Its about time they bump these warranties at least the SG3 is 2 years. I expect at least that.

@davidjackson6960 8 ай бұрын

I wouldn't touch Mutoh's, I have owned two of them and they are unreliable and hard to get parts and servicing especially in Australia, the HP latex is a great machine, but I would suggest a Latex 365 its faster and you can run fabrics. Mimaki and epsons are hit and miss I have owned a number of these brands, but Mimaki's flatbed solutions are very nice. I have a HP latex 365 and I would recommend that to anyone, but I also have the industrial series HP Scitex FB700 hybrid/flatbed UV which is way over the entry level solution's and after having such a great experience with the HP Latex 365 I just went overboard and brought a HP Latex 1500 superwide 3.2M industrial grand format! if your buying your own machines make sure you purchase the right solutions for your businesses needs. And do your research :)

@riav2785 7 ай бұрын

I've had my Mutoh 1204 since 2010. Still running strong, i had to replace the head once, and that was earlier this year, (yes the original print head lasted 14 years), and replaced it myself with only a youtube video to help guide me.

@jccraftmage2313 3 ай бұрын

Im sorry IDK in what works $15k is considered entry level

@graphicinsights466 3 ай бұрын

There are less expensive small format printers but when it comes to wide format (over 24"+) that's where they tend to start. I will say Mimaki just announced a $12k 54" printer. Video coming soon.