Used HP 365 - a good idea?

[Humble PM]

I've got a potential large project on the horizon that would require more width than our current 44" aqueous printer, and media that wouldn't run through it (fabric). Current laminator is only 4", and isn't R2R.

I'm considering a dealer refurb 365 for the following:

Fabric banners hanging in an historic arcade.
Contra vision window graphics
60x120" banners, mostly one sided, against walls, but potentially some 2 sided.

Local dealer (with techs), price is good. I'm used to calibrating and profiling media, and aware of the print head failing/drift issues of the older latex models. Also, I imagine this machine will be EOL in the not too near future

I'm also very interested in the Drytac temporary display materials, run for quality rather than speed (we sell premium printing products for galleries and artists, and these could form a good extension of our products).

The potential large project has a maintenance crew with scissor / cherry pickers, so installation would be a joint co-ordinated activity).

Viewing distance for work would be measured in yards, not inches.

So, printer, probably laminator, RIP PC (or Caldera on the Mac)... Oh, and tables(x2) are 8x4, but I could build folding wings...

I could sub most of this out, but I don't yet have a trusted partner, and I cant to expand production capacity.

Silly idea?

 

[greysquirrel]

2k max

 

[Humble PM]

2k max

3.5k GBP.
I'm going to contact the dealer on Monday to check state of heads, age of ink, and what maintenance services have been done / are due.

They've also got a 560 at the same price point, but I don't think 3L tanks, with expiry dates are a good call for us.

 

[Tim Miller]

That's a decent machine, especially for banner work. The heads are user-replaceable, so that's not such a big deal.
Avoid the 3L tanks. Bulk ink systems are a nightmare.

 

[cornholio]

Depending on the usage, 3.5k is a fair price.
Check the percentage of SMK1 and 3. If SMK1 is above 70%, i would not pay this price. If SMK3 is above 70%, you soon need a service done. Ask the dealer for the price.

 

[ozpall]

my 360 is flawless, work horse. prob more reliable than my new 700w. is like buying a new honda civic vs a 90s honda civic, the old one is reliable.

 

[Humble PM]

The 365 is gone, but the 560 is still on the table - waiting to hear on the SMK1 & 3.
They did have a new 570 in the 2nd user section of the website for £1195. Unfortunately this was a typo (but I was about to jump on a train with a wallet full of cash...)