Equipment Suggestions

[Black Star]

Hello all. I am looking for some suggestions on new equipment. I have been running my Mimaki JV33-130 for the last 11 years. I know this is getting old and I don't want to have a major breakdown and then not be able to get parts. I previously ran a Mimaki JV3 for 8 year prior to this current machine. I'm looking for recommendations on a new machine. I've used Mimaki because that is what my distributor had suggested. I'm not married to the brand but my JV33 has ran pretty flawless with all things considered.

I run the machine CMYK and use the Mimaki SS21 inks. I print on to Oracal 3165 and 3915 the most. We do a lot of signs and some wraps. I also print on quite a bit of banner material.

I'm also looking for suggestions on a distributor. In the past, I was using Midwest Sign Supply but Grimco bought them out a few years ago. I'm in Washington State if that matters.

Any suggestions would be appreciated! Thank you!

 

[Boudica]

Hello all. I am looking for some suggestions on new equipment. I have been running my Mimaki JV33-130 for the last 11 years. I know this is getting old and I don't want to have a major breakdown and then not be able to get parts. I previously ran a Mimaki JV3 for 8 year prior to this current machine. I'm looking for recommendations on a new machine. I've used Mimaki because that is what my distributor had suggested. I'm not married to the brand but my JV33 has ran pretty flawless with all things considered.

I run the machine CMYK and use the Mimaki SS21 inks. I print on to Oracal 3165 and 3915 the most. We do a lot of signs and some wraps. I also print on quite a bit of banner material.

I'm also looking for suggestions on a distributor. In the past, I was using Midwest Sign Supply but Grimco bought them out a few years ago. I'm in Washington State if that matters.

Any suggestions would be appreciated! Thank you!

I was going to recommend Denco - but I think Grimco bought them out as well.

 

[Notarealsignguy]

As long as they're still around, I'd buy a JV300. Easy transition, fairly bulletproof and it's not locked up to where you're stuck waiting on the mfg to send out their fix it crew.

 

[MrDav3C]

I'm really impressed with the Roland Truevis SG3 I bought last year but always thought the Mimaki CJV seemed like a great machine.

For most people it usually makes sense to stick to the brand they know, providing there is good tech support available to keep any potential down time to a minimumm.

 

[Black Star]

I heard back from Grimco after giving them this same information. They came back to me, after speaking to their Mimaki Rep, and recommended the JV100-160. I would rather not have a 64" printer because I won't utilize the extra printing space and I would have to make room in my office as I currently have a 54" JV33-130. Looking around, reviews are kind of mixed on the JV100 which I am a little weary about. I'm wondering if I should jump this Mimaki ship and go with a different brand printer.... It really worries me that it is so cheap. I paid more for my JV33-130. I don't want to get a cheaper printer....