my understanding Is the ex model is faster. Yes we will demo the unit for sure! Thank you
the Ex is faster because it has an extra head. The JFX series is a good entry level flatbed. As mentioned above, not the fastest flatbed out there but fast enough and at great quality for it's price point.
It's just a good machine for people who are starting out in the flatbed world for the first time. Fairly easy to learn to use and maintain. Lower price point than most full sized flatbeds. You're giving up speed and automation. The higher end ones are much faster and some have auto loaders etc.
I saw your post on Signs 101 and there are several things I feel we could help you with. To start with we sell the Flora flatbed printers and there are many different models to choose from all the way from entry level to the top of the line that can print a 4’x8’ sheet in about 55 seconds image. I see you are located in PA, our office is in NJ should you want to see a live demo or we can also do remote demonstrations if you would like. Then finally the Mimaki printer you are mentioning we have at least one of these coming back on trade and would be available for short money. If you have any questions or further interest, please contact me.
I got one of the first ones when they were released. Great machine but slow. Its been a few years but a 4'x8' CMYK print takes about 18 minutes or so. This is entry level as it has 2 heads and the speed is slower. We upgraded to an EFI which has 6 heads and print a sheet in about 7 minutes. But the EFI is about 2x the cost of the JFX200.
Are Vanguard printers made in China?
Heard about those printers. Are they made in China?
Yes the Flora printers are made in Shenzhen China and made at the same plant, that makes either complete printers or major components for EFI, Vanguard and Mutoh to name a few. Flora as a company has sold over 25,000 printers and I have numerous references that I can supply to you on the performance of the printer and the support we provide. I am not sure exactly where you are located in PA but we just installed one about two weeks ago near Nazareth.
One other thing I forgot to mention we have the capability to do a remote demo on the printer in our showroom if you any interest in seeing a remote demo rather than making the trip to our showroom. You certainly are welcome to do either but coming to office may be more to your advantage as in addition to seeing the Flora you can also see the Summa flatbed cutter as as well as Summa roll cutters and the latest in the HP Latex technology as we have all of this equipment on display.
Let me know how the EX model demo goes. I have heard positive things about that printer not seen in person myself.