Re: Epson 7880 / trade-in or convert for dye-sub?
Posted: 21 Jul 2012, 16:32
We have an Epson 7880 which earned its keep producing beautiful giclée injets for several years however now sits largely redundant in the studio. We are considering a dye-sub set up for mugs. Funds are tight and margins slim. (No surprise there!)
Should we try to sell the 7880, or obtain a dye-sub ink system for it? I've done some research however I can only find US suppliers or somewhat suspect-looking Alibaba ads. Plus the cost of the ink system seems to be approaching that of a brand new dedicated printer.
Are there UK suppliers of the appropriate inks?
Is there such a thing as 24" sublimation roll paper?
Is the conversion and profiling tricky?
Grateful to anyone with experience of this and advice to offer.
Thanks, Margaret
Should we try to sell the 7880, or obtain a dye-sub ink system for it? I've done some research however I can only find US suppliers or somewhat suspect-looking Alibaba ads. Plus the cost of the ink system seems to be approaching that of a brand new dedicated printer.
Are there UK suppliers of the appropriate inks?
Is there such a thing as 24" sublimation roll paper?
Is the conversion and profiling tricky?
Grateful to anyone with experience of this and advice to offer.
Thanks, Margaret