sc 540

[gixxer2004]

Anybody have any feed back on a Roland sc 540? I found a 2004 for sale with high hrs but it had all of the heads replaced in 2011 and then they said they "winterized" it before storing it in their basement. I havent seen any test prints yet but I am interesting in hearing any feedback about the printer. How much is it worth? Are they good printers?

Thanks!

 

[rjssigns]

If you can get it for scrap price go for it. Not the same machine but I looked at a SP540 for 2K. My tech said worst case would cost my 2K to get it running perfectly. Would have been a sweet deal, but I passed. That is with 2 heads. The rig you are looking at has 6.
I would figure the cost of 6 heads, captops and dampers then subtract that from the asking price. It is like finding that brand new 50 year old car in a barn. Looks flawless, but won't make it a block IF you get it started.

 

[gixxer2004]

Thats what I was thinking. I wasnt sure if it was a 6 head unit or not. I thought they were going to tell me 3000-4000 grand but about fell over when they told me they want $11,000 for a machine built in 2004! I had a wanted ad on craigslist and this is one that replied.