Encad 750 Novajet

[regpye]

Does anyone know anything about this type of printer? I know it is mostly used for indoor printing, but also heard that it is capable of using pigment ink for outside work too.
Any info would be appreciated about this old type printer.

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[Ian Stewart-Koster]

I think they're obsolete now- but still produced in Malaysia under licence, although not supported/covered by Encad/Kodak.
There was one for sale here 6 months ago- brand new- no bids I think.
The specifications are searchable.
You haver to use specialist media, from memory of when I looked into it.
I thhink they were a nice machine for what they were made for.

[neato]

Good printers. I ran 2 of them and they are workhorses as long as they're always running.

[regpye]

Thanks guys.
I have a chance to get one of these machines new, and intended to use it for plan and map work.
Phillip, your meaning of "as long as they're always ruinning" you mean that they don't like being stored unused for any length of time? Clogging of heads maybe?

[Ian Stewart-Koster]

What's it cost in aussie dollars?
Is it from an aussie company?
What about warranty?
What source for parts, inks & media- someone in SA?

[studio10]

I use it for two years. Have some experience about printing, repair, RIP, inks and papers used for printing. free to ask.

studio10@ptt.yu

[regpye]

Price I have been quoted is $5,000 AUD (brand new) plus GST
Spare parts available and seem to be reasonable prices.
All inks and media available too.
Local supplier (imported from overseas) 6 week wait for delivery.

My biggest worry is the quality of the printout, because not that long ago I bought a wide format printer for printing on vinyl and the quality of print was not that great. It uses XAAR 128 printheads (8 off) I was unable to print small text that could be read, but the printer works great for banners and billboards. The printer doesn't have any name attached to it, so I am unable to specify a brand.

[Ian Stewart-Koster]

A local sign magazine was advertising them last September for that price, and a laminator for $600 I think- they're the Malaysian imports- do a search for encad 750 & alibaba- and you'll see the specifications. I think the US dollar price is around $1500, plus shipping & middleman markup.

[regpye]

Thanks Ian.

[Ian Stewart-Koster]

Here are some past 4-sale posts here about them:

http://www.signs101.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9708
sold finally here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=006&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&viewitem=&item=160046243458&rd=1&rd=1
and
http://www.signs101.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10940
and
http://www.signs101.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11782
and
http://www.signs101.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10027

If you do get it, I'd be interested in your opinion!

P.S. can you PM or email me with the details about the vinyl printer you were unimpressed with, just so I don't go getting one too- thanks!