Discussion Epson SureColor - Eco Solvent vs. Resin (Latex)

[KWilson]

Has anyone made the switch from eco solvent to resin? We are looking to replace our Epson SC80600, was just going to replace it with it's eco solvent equivalent but I see the Epson SC R5070 and it has piqued my interest.
I loved my Epson SC 80600 and would just as soon replace it but also not opposed to evolving with the industry. Tell me about your experiences please and thank you!

 

[Solventinkjet]

The Epson resin printers are essentially their version of a latex printer. It's less toxic and you can laminate right after printing which are the main pros latex printers. It does, however, require 2 x 220 power inputs for the heaters since it requires way more heat than a solvent printer to cure.

 

[victor bogdanov]

I have the R5070L , stick to solvent. 0 advantages over solvent as far as I can tell and you are blasting the material with way more heat. Solvent is better because less heat

 

[ikarasu]

Where as I have both a s60 and a resin and I prefer the resin.

No worrying about hand prints like you have to on solvent… no off gassing… no gummy glue from the resin like with a solvent, so installers prefer it. Much more scratch resistant than solvent….

I main out like that I can handle it right away though. I wouldn’t give up my s60, and I wouldn’t give up on resin - but if I had to choose… I’d go with the resin.

Now I haven’t compared it to the new Epson solvents….so i can’t say which id prefer. But the resin is half the price.

 

[tudouqiezi]

Roland has released the AG-640. I suggest you wait until it's officially released before making a decision.