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Re: Ink advice needed
Posted: 08 Feb 2018, 14:01
by karaoke999
Justin;129671 wrote:Just re-read your posts. Appreciate Subli Splash may seem expensive (Still cheaper and better than Sawgrass many are saying) but in the scheme of things it's important to get this right. If you're suing a Ricoh I wouldn't recommend a cheaper ink route.
I'll use epson 7610
Re: Ink advice needed
Posted: 08 Feb 2018, 14:14
by karaoke999
Also one more question in case, I've heard that cartridges of sublimation inks and nonsublimation inks are different, and as I understand in printer kit I will get cartridges for nonsublimation inks (if I got them at all). Is that right? (talking about epson 7610)
Re: Ink advice needed
Posted: 08 Feb 2018, 18:30
by froggy
My opinion...... if you cant make it pay with the branded inks for your printer, you wont make it pay with a cheaper alternative. Dont look too much at reducing costs on your consumables to start with, concentrate on sales. Cost savings will come when you start to move decent volumes and have more experience on how different parts of your production process affect each other.
Save on your ink costs when your business is ready for it, your numbers will tell you when.
Re: Ink advice needed
Posted: 08 Feb 2018, 19:02
by karaoke999
great opinion for fast bussines. So what kind of brands i must look for?
Re: Ink advice needed
Posted: 08 Feb 2018, 23:38
by Forgetful8
There was a very good chance I was going to be asking very similar questions within the next few weeks!!
No need to now...Justin - thank you for your answer, very good advice that I shall take onboard!!
Justin;129670 wrote:City Ink did change a while ago, a friend of mine had used them for a long while and they changed without telling him which caused an ink mixing issue! Not sure how good the newer stuff is.
You'll see a lot of recommendations for Inktec SubliNova if you're looking for a cheaper option.
If you're using a Ricoh you'll need a different type of ink, this is where Subli Splash would be a good entry point.
Get yourself setup right in the first instance, sure, it may costs a little more but will pay for itself in no time.
What printer are you considering?