Which printer GX7000 or B1100...or.....?

[Justin]

I'm looking at buying another A3 printer. I've had a nightmare with the GX5050 but do like the paper handling/cartridge use etc. and wondered about having another try with the Ricoh. I've heard better things about the GX7000. I know it's now discontinued which is a concern.

Alternative would be the new B1100 with a bulk system, slightly cheaper to set up initially but top loading paper and back to refilling inks and all that (can) go with that.

I have a 1400 with refill. carts and wondered about just putting a CIS on that. I'd really prefer to stick with a 6 colour system, neither of which are. Bit of a dilemma!

Appreciate any input from current users.

Justin

[accdave]

Why don't you want to stick with the 1400 and refills Justin ?

[Glen]

Never had any problems with the 1400 mate on a bulk ciss..

[Justin]

Would need to go for a CIS even if I keep the 1400 so just thought for what that would cost would I be better off getting new? I do like the 1400 but both other printers appear far quicker, the Ricoh appeals a litle more as it would fit into my tiny workspace easier

[bms]

Ricoh GX7000 hasn't been discontinued yet as far as I'm aware. GX7000 only takes up to A3, not A3+ (both Epsons do up to A3+).
Ricoh isn't a small machine compared to the Epson's - probably a larger footprint overall.

[Justin]

Ricoh GX7000 hasn't been discontinued yet as far as I'm aware. GX7000 only takes up to A3, not A3+ (both Epsons do up to A3+).
Ricoh isn't a small machine compared to the Epson's - probably a larger footprint overall.

My mistake, I thought this was discontinued. Not too worried about the footprint, I find the Epsons take up a lot of room for the paper with regards to height and output tray.

What about print quality across the 3 printers?

[Justin]

Anyone using the GXe3300N yet?

[Kaz]

Sorry to hijack your thread Justin

Does the B1100 support continuous ink systems? I know the Ricoh GX7000 doesn't as I have one.

And where would you get the inks from?

Thanks

[Justin]

No probs Kaz, pretty much done here anyway I've decided to stick with my Epson 1400 for the time being and I've a new CIS on the way. I read many reviews on both the 7000 and B1100 and I don't think I'd be happy with the output against the 1400.

The B1100 does have a CIS and you can get these and the inks from BMS and I'm sure others but I don't know of any.

Justin

[Kaz]

Taken an interest in the B1100 following Martins post elsewhere ont he forum about white sublimation ink being available for them

And just found them on BMS website, but not under printers