Ricoh GX5050n

[Justin]

I wonder if the 7000 is a better printer for sublimation because it is slower than the 5050?

Justin

[Justin]

"Sawgrass PartnerPlus comprehensive support program is included for the total product solution - with free technical support on-line through a dedicated call centre."

...and I quote. Does this mean Ricoh WILL support the printers despite sublimation ink being installed? I know Epson would frown on it from a warranty point of view. Still waiting for a response from Ricoh anyway...very dissapointing that I've not heard a thing

Justin

[bms]

I would have expected Sawgrass to offer the

comprehensive support program.

I know when they first launched the white ink in the Epson printers and had problems with head blocking that Sawgrass were picking up the support cost of replacing printheads/ printers.

[GoldRapt]

white ink for inkjets.......

[bms]

Yes this is the Direct to Garment printing process. The system uses/ used an Epson printer with 8 cartridges - 4 of them were white ink and the other 4 were CMYK. The printer puts down the image in white ink first and then lays colour on top of this (in a nutshell). Systems are/ were several thousand pounds, but the principle is/ was excellent. There are other systems on the market that have this technology.

[GoldRapt]

any in the sub 500£ market please?

[bms]

The only option you have for white ink type printing in the sub £500 market is the Magic Touch WOW7.1 papers but this is starting to go off topic. Might be worth a new thread if we're talking possibilities of printing onto dark garments.

[Calypso Bay]

Hi Justin,

Ebay seem to have a company advertising the RICOH GX5050N for £60.00 plus delivery. Brand New. Should I go for it. I'm down the road from them and so can save £15.00 for delivery charges. Please can you check the item and let me know mate. I can go down tomorrow. Its hard to believe but they are saying its unused and comes with ink and a years warranty. Names is printraders and item number is 170413679549.

Cheers mate,

Calypso

[GoldRapt]

I bought mine from them , despite warnings I found it to be OEM with warranty and Me and one or two others are happy:D

[Justin]

Same here, £60, brand new. Found them just after I paid £250 for one to use for Subli Guess how I feel?
Justin