JFX200 2513EX experience

[cthammond]

I have a question for printers using the JFX200 2513 EX. We currently own a JFX200 2513 and are thinking of upgrading to the 2513EX. If you have made the transition or even just purchased the EX model can you let me know how it has worked out. I am especially interested in the 2.5D printing if you have had any projects that have used this feature. Any insights for actual production and/or complications that have come up would be helpful. Please just opinions and information from actual production users.

Thanks,
Chris

 

[Smoke_Jaguar]

It's the same printer, just with double heads for color. 2.5D printing is cool, but it takes a hot minute. Functionally, the printers are identical and share a ton of parts, subtanks are different as well as a few minor things. Also shares a ton in common with the UCJV300 series. It's a small upgrade, but new features are kind of nice, and a bit more speed.

 

[cthammond]

Thanks for the help. Looking at some jobs that would require the texture and whether it is worth the upgrade for the speed. If you print for the 2.5D, how do you mark up the prices?

 

[Smoke_Jaguar]

I'm a technician and I run a failing print shop on a good day. I can tell ya the technical stuff, but I am definitely not the person for business advice. 2.5D printing takes a lot of time since it has to barf out a ton of ink to build up the texture. Also, AVOID USING PRIMER, since double clear is a far better choice for speed. Also, primer is awful.