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!

 

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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

 

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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!

 

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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!

The white has been very nice. I haven't had any issues with transparency with it. It has been very solid. Details with it to me have been impressive as well. The program that runs the printer has a few settings for how it lays down white, depending on the detail level needed. I know I have been a bit surprised when I ran some tiny text with white.
What is really nice is how they have the heads staggered. If I run white and/or varnish, the speed BARELY slows down.
If you are seriously looking at one, I HIGHLY recommend going with IT Supplies out of the Chicago area. They have been awesome to deal with!! I have bought my last 6 printers from them. Let me know if you want a contact.

 

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Cool thanks again for all the great info. Epson got brought to my attention because our local Grimco rep (we're in Eugene, Oregon) sells HP, Vanguard, Epson. The HP R530/1000/2000, Epson V7000, Vanguard VR6D, and VK300D-HS will all be machines we look at as well as others in the ~100-200K range. We're replacing at some point both the Vanguard VR5D flatbed and a HP Latex 360 so a hybrid machine might work. I'm open to buying from whoever has the best price and service in our area. Go ahead and message me your contact . I like the pneumatic pins on our Vanguard VR5D (though they do have some play now) and wonder if the manually adjusted register screw pins the Epson appears to have might be a step down in usability. I like that I can buy and replace my own Ricoh Gen5 printheads and learning what the Epson cost and experience to have them do it every time it needs done will factor in.