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Re: A2 or larger

Posted: 14 Jul 2013, 21:53
by Paul
hi guys!
Asking for bit of advice here...
I know nothing about printers that print larger then A3 so excuse me my ignorance.

What is the cheapest option to go for sublimation printer that prints A2 or larger?
Preferred 4 colours system.

thanks

Re: A2 or larger

Posted: 14 Jul 2013, 22:04
by Justin
Epson 4800 series are A2+ Paul, I've seen these at half decent prices.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Epson-Stylus- ... 232d05ce13

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Epson-4880-St ... 4d0e698e28

But, as you're into refil carts etc. maybe better just to bite the bullet and go wide format?

Re: A2 or larger

Posted: 14 Jul 2013, 22:25
by Paul
what do you mean by wide format? what size?

Re: A2 or larger

Posted: 14 Jul 2013, 22:29
by Justin
Wide format is 42", I guess it depends on exactly what you plan to be printing and pressing?

Re: A2 or larger

Posted: 14 Jul 2013, 23:03
by Paul
lol :)
then A2+ will be ideal :)

Re: A2 or larger

Posted: 15 Jul 2013, 08:45
by ssp
This is what i am getting paul, they will sell it me fully serviced, with no inks ready to go.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Epson-Stylus- ... 0926636013

Re: A2 or larger

Posted: 15 Jul 2013, 10:10
by Andrew
Once you go above the 4000 range then it is all roll fed paper rather than sheets which I found a pain. If you are printing mugs I find it much more convenient to put through A4.

Re: A2 or larger

Posted: 15 Jul 2013, 11:30
by Paul
ssp! 7600 looks cool! how many colours is used in this printer?

Andrew, this is what i need. roll feeding. i already have desktop for smaller prints.

Re: A2 or larger

Posted: 15 Jul 2013, 11:55
by Andrew
Paul;73993 wrote:ssp! 7600 looks cool! how many colours is used in this printer?

Andrew, this is what i need. roll feeding. i already have desktop for smaller prints.
The 4800/4880 will do both roll fed and sheet fed. The 7000 series tends to be no more expensive than the 4000's though and you can even pick up the 9600's for around the same cost..... might be an extra £100. Just pot luck on what is about at the time.

Re: A2 or larger

Posted: 15 Jul 2013, 11:56
by Justin
I think you can get rolls for the 4400 printers Paul but if you can justify a large format surely this would be a good way to go? Tell us what you're printing so we can get a clearer picture :-)