Currently have HP Latex 315, worth upgrading to 730?

[TopFliteGraphics]

My HP315 is about 6-1/2 years old and I love it. So easy to use and has never really let me down. Last year I spent about $4500 on repairs/maintenance for the first time since I bought it in 2019. The screen on the machine just informed me I need to perform Maintenance #3 soon. According to the independent tech I use, I have about 3-4 months before it absolutely has to be done and it will cost about $2400. He says afterward, the machine will be almost like new.

My question is, should I upgrade to a HP 730 or just keep plugging along with my 315? I looks as if the 730 is about 35-40% faster and also has the ability to print 64" which would be good for printing wraps but 90% of what I do is 48" wide prints for sign boards.

Looking for some advice and feedback from people with experiences with both of these machines.

Thanks in advance.

 

[balstestrat]

I would just keep it if you are happy.
New machines will always be available.

 

[ddarlak]

I'm in the same boat, I have a 8 and 5 year old HP315, the older one has been warning me of a maintenance #3 for almost a year and it's still chugging along. Replaced a belt in the old one about 3 months ago.

Wondering if the 730 is worthwhile

 

[TopFliteGraphics]

Anybody with a 730 care to chime into the conversation?

 

[TEN]

We went from a HP 360 to a 700W. The 700 series is a much better printer IMO. Aligning panels on wall wraps is so much more accurate with the 700. It is noticeably faster printing and also faster getting ready to print. In the end it will depend on finances. We put money into the 360 wanting to keep it running but it seemed to always be something else every two months. The 360 was about 7 years old and a lot of square feet through it when we retired it.

 

[TopFliteGraphics]

We went from a HP 360 to a 700W. The 700 series is a much better printer IMO. Aligning panels on wall wraps is so much more accurate with the 700. It is noticeably faster printing and also faster getting ready to print. In the end it will depend on finances. We put money into the 360 wanting to keep it running but it seemed to always be something else every two months. The 360 was about 7 years old and a lot of square feet through it when we retired it.

Thanks for the feedback.