Latex, solvent or eco solvent for new printer?

[pw66]

I was going to order a new wide format printer earlier this year, but covid has delayed that.
I will be buying as we start to see some recovery, but I have now had way too much time to think!

My original plan was the Mimaki CJV150-107 - I don't need any bigger. I am now wondering if I should go for a latex or eco solvent printer. I will go bigger than the Mimaki if needed, but that is a minor consideration.

It will be for general purpose use, BUT must work well on garment vinyl.

Any insights into the pros and cons of the different ink types, and recommendations or horror stories of various machines. ( again, primarily for garment vinyl).

[Quinsfan]

Loving my HP print and cut. I got the 115 but wished I went for the 315. I went on previous production before moving from my back garden into my new premises and now the lack ink capacity on the 115 is killing me.

Works fine on garment vinyl and the profiles are more readily available than on previous versions.
I used to have an old Mimaki CJV 30-60 and the hassle of the cleaning if you didn’t use it was a pain. The HP can be left for weeks and not miss a beat. Also the separate cutter means better production as you can have both machines going at once.
Just don’t forget if you are doing other stuff you will need a laminator as well.


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[pw66]

Thanks for the reply.
Does the garment vinyl last as well as solvent printed vinyl? Is there as much choice of media?

I am coming from a long way back, - I have only just considered a latex printer. The guy who currently provides me with solvent logos uses a Mimaki, and that has been my starting point.

[Justin]

Still looking to rehome my HP115 Print & Cut, PM if interested.

[Quinsfan]

Thanks for the reply.
Does the garment vinyl last as well as solvent printed vinyl? Is there as much choice of media?

I am coming from a long way back, - I have only just considered a latex printer. The guy who currently provides me with solvent logos uses a Mimaki, and that has been my starting point.

I have only had mine since November and have only just really started using it for garment vinyl as my main business is signage but so far so good. Most of the suppliers have now got profiles for the Latex printers. I currently use the Sisser PU from Grafytp. I had to tone down the heat but about 10 degrees but other wise it is fine.

I would definitely PM Justin


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[pw66]

Still looking to rehome my HP115 Print & Cut, PM if interested.

I am going to have a good look at everything that is out there. If we were a bit closer I might have been interested.

[Quinsfan]

I am going to have a good look at everything that is out there. If we were a bit closer I might have been interested.

Why not go and have a look at the HP working elsewhere but buy from Justin. Where abouts are you. I am in Surrey and you are more than welcome to come and see mine.


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[Justin]

I'm relocating back to the midlands, the printer will be down in the next few weeks all being well.

[pw66]

Why not go and have a look at the HP working elsewhere but buy from Justin. Where abouts are you. I am in Surrey and you are more than welcome to come and see mine.


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Thank-you very much for the kind offer. There is one I can look at locally, which I will do. Unfortunately the owner doesn't do any garment printing, so I won't get an objective opinion from him as to how well it works on garment vinyl. ( As opposed to a dealers 'opinion':biggrin:)

I still have a month or more to make a decision.

[Quinsfan]

Take some garment vinyl along get them to download the profile and print it off for you. If you already have a roll check it is latex compatible and Bobs your mums brother.

Or send me the file I will print some off for you.
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