SureColor V7000 10-Color 4' x 8' UV Flatbed Printer

[ProColorGraphics]

How has that Epson kept up over the years? Do you Still recommend it?

I still love it and would buy another one without question! There are some features I am hoping they add in the future.

 

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I have had one since March. It has been awesome for me! The rip that it comes with is okay, but I am so used to Caldera. I have been using Caldera with mine almost since I got it. The quality is amazing!!! I get very good quality prints in the "speed" mode, which takes maybe 8 minutes to do a 4x8. That is a very good quality still with ZERO banding. One thing I really like is the way they did the heads, using white and/or varnish does not slow it down hardly at all.

If you have any other questions, just let me know.

Do you know what printheads Epson is using in the V7000? I see they are made by Epson but finding more details is difficult. Also, can you buy and change them yourself (and what do they roughly cost?) or are you required to pay one of their techs to travel, install , and calibrate? Is the ink chipped and does it lock you out if the expiration date passes? Thanks!

 

[ProColorGraphics]

I honestly don't know what heads they use. They have been very durable.
The heads are setup as a tech replacement. Cost each, I am not sure. They do flat rate repairs on these.
The ink is NOT chipped. You just open a bottle and dump it in the tank. So it is totally on you to make sure it doesn't expire and even that you put the right color in the correct tank. haha

 

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I honestly don't know what heads they use. They have been very durable.
The heads are setup as a tech replacement. Cost each, I am not sure. They do flat rate repairs on these.
The ink is NOT chipped. You just open a bottle and dump it in the tank. So it is totally on you to make sure it doesn't expire and even that you put the right color in the correct tank. haha

Thank you I appreciate the response and info! We're looking to replace our older Vanguard VR5D and the Epson V7000 is under consideration. We print a ton of white (both text and opaque floods) onto acrylic and glass so the white quality is a high priority for us. Overspray visible between white text (often static related) is a problem for us and so is white ink that is too transparent or takes too long to build to opaque. How would you say the white is on your machine? Also, are there physical registration pins on the machine? We'll be seeing and testing all the machines on our list soon. Thanks!