Hi newbie here with a few questions ....

[bms]

Martin is there a way to approximate how long the supplied ink cartridges would last? Thanks

Yes - for years if you don't print anything
There's a cost per image available here http://sawgrasseurope.indigofiles.com/t ... h_3110.pdf

[mummywebb]

Yes - for years if you don't print anything
There's a cost per image available here http://sawgrasseurope.indigofiles.com/t ... h_3110.pdf

Hahaha yes indeed - ok so cost per print looks reasonable enough if I stick to 3" images lol!

[Justin]

True, but even after taking into account discounts, other suppliers may work out cheaper

I don't think that's right though Martin especially with the printer and inks.

[mummywebb]

I don't think that's right though Martin especially with the printer and inks.

Hi Justin I had a look around - BMS, Transfer Press, NovaChrome, Magic Touch, Subli are all similar prices (+VAT). Coralgraph looks cheapest at under £300 (with the inks) do they offer a discount if I become a member?

[Justin]

No discounts from Coralgraph.

[mummywebb]

No discounts from Coralgraph.

Thanks anyway

[Craig]

True, but even after taking into account discounts, other suppliers may work out cheaper

Martin your machine is £335.94 plus delivery and Listawoood is £322.92 plus delivery with the DSF forum discount so that is the chepest supplier with the sublimation inks im afraid mate.

[pisquee]

Basically you have two options to start-up ... the expensive one, which should just work out of the box, and then the cheaper option which will involve more set-up, fiddling, and troubleshooting. Which ever way you go, try and find dealers who will help you along the way with getting sorted out. It all comes down to whether you lean to more to the creative or technical side of things and how you value your time and/or money, as to which is the best option for you.

[mummywebb]

Martin your machine is £335.94 plus delivery and Listawoood is £322.92 plus delivery with the DSF forum discount so that is the chepest supplier with the sublimation inks im afraid mate.

I found Coralgraph selling it including ink for £291.66 + P&P though not sure if this includes VAT it's not clear without going through to checkout first ..... If it's without VAT then it's no better.

Basically you have two options to start-up ... the expensive one, which should just work out of the box, and then the cheaper option which will involve more set-up, fiddling, and troubleshooting. Which ever way you go, try and find dealers who will help you along the way with getting sorted out. It all comes down to whether you lean to more to the creative or technical side of things and how you value your time and/or money, as to which is the best option for you.

Thanks that was my thoughts I guess I'm not shy of working stuff out I have worked out the Sil Studio stuff ok so I'm happy to fiddle and see what happens!

[pisquee]

If you go the fiddle route, then it may take you more time, but you should end up with a better understanding of how everything works (and why), and then be able to fix stuff yourself in the future, instead of just taking it all for granted and having to rely on others to sort out problems when they arise in the future.