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First and foremost I'd like to mention that I've been doing die-cut for a while, and only recently (few months) purchased my first actual printer (hp5500uv) I also have a full time job, but I honestly think I'm staying in it because I'm a little scared of making the jump into full-time signage.
That being said, the printer I outsource all my cut-print and solvent printing is thinking about closing up and offered to sell me his equipment. He told me 15000$ CDN for the lot. He included:
I was originally thinking about saving up for a Summa DC4, but I have some friends in the industry telling me not to simply because "we don't know anyone running one" which I don't think is a valid argument but then they mention the fact that here in Montreal servicing it would be a pain, along with the ribbons.
Is a used Roland and material worth the 15 000? I understand that there will be other factors in the decision, including factors none of you can supply (such as whether or not I am ready to leave my job, and location) but maybe someone can suggest what I need to look at, does the roland log the liters consumed by the heads? can I tell the usage of the machine? then maybe I can update this post with those details.
If you're willing to share your thoughts on the subject I'd be very grateful for your time and insight.
That being said, the printer I outsource all my cut-print and solvent printing is thinking about closing up and offered to sell me his equipment. He told me 15000$ CDN for the lot. He included:
- 54" Roland versacamm
- 54" cold laminator (said he got it for 2500$, so I doubt its a good one)
- computer that runs the RIP software
- all his banner and vinyl and laminate material.
I was originally thinking about saving up for a Summa DC4, but I have some friends in the industry telling me not to simply because "we don't know anyone running one" which I don't think is a valid argument but then they mention the fact that here in Montreal servicing it would be a pain, along with the ribbons.
Is a used Roland and material worth the 15 000? I understand that there will be other factors in the decision, including factors none of you can supply (such as whether or not I am ready to leave my job, and location) but maybe someone can suggest what I need to look at, does the roland log the liters consumed by the heads? can I tell the usage of the machine? then maybe I can update this post with those details.
If you're willing to share your thoughts on the subject I'd be very grateful for your time and insight.