Tell me why I should buy the Canon 1360 GTF

[Gary Welch]

I have two choice because of where we are. I can buy the Canon from a dealer that currently services my Mutoh printers.
I can go with the Fluid Color and hope the new company treats me right.
Is the Canon Prima Elevate or Prima pro worth the extra $$$

 

[Pauly]

I don't know how long a Fluid Color will last in production as i believe those are Chinese imports serviced by the local dealers.
Not entirely bad as you'll get a cheaper entry point for a not bad machine.

Canon are super reliable. our machine is 13 years old, runs like new.

 

[White Haus]

Also just now looking at the 1340 GTF w/ Prisma Elevate. Curious about real world reviews of the process. Seems really cool but not sure if it's worth all the extra monies not to mention an extra Onyx seat.

 

[Gary Welch]

I don't know how long a Fluid Color will last in production as i believe those are Chinese imports serviced by the local dealers.
Not entirely bad as you'll get a cheaper entry point for a not bad machine.

Canon are super reliable. our machine is 13 years old, runs like new.

13 years is amazing. Hopefully retired by then.

 

[Gary Welch]

Also just now looking at the 1340 GTF w/ Prisma Elevate. Curious about real world reviews of the process. Seems really cool but not sure if it's worth all the extra monies not to mention an extra Onyx seat.

We are more "commercial" signs. Still I would love to hear about the Prisma programs. I am hoping to do fewer installs and more printing with the flatbed.

 

[MarkSnelling]

Gary and I have discussed this (as have Pat)...having good local support is always something very important to keep in mind. The Arizonas, undoubtedly, last forever. Good machines. The Fluid Color will be significantly faster and have the added capability to print on substrates up to 4" thick. They'll both make great prints.

As for longevity, I sold the very first Fluid Color machine 8 years ago and it is still in production every single day. I'm not claiming they are as bulletproof as an Arizona, but they are far from cheap chines crap.