is tis printer worth 10,500

[godstrong1 2]

i found this printer on ebay and was thinking of purchasing it. i spoke with the seller and he is willing to sell it for 10,500 this includes shipping from florida to clovis ,ca. is this a good deal? just wanted to ask your guys opinion before buying.dont want to get burned. im new to printing. i just have a vinyl cutter. let me know your opinion? thanks

[Guest YHC]

You didnt provide any of the printer information.

[Guest fivestar]

My guess would be he's talking about this one http://cgi.ebay.com/Roland-SC-540-large-format-printer-eco-sol-ink-working-/140420026898?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20b1af9212 and I honestly don't know anything about that particular model.  Make sure you get a picture of the test pattern, very important.

[Guest YHC]

Make sure you get a picture of the test pattern, very important.

Thanks for the tip. I would have never thought of that.

[MikeMan 0]

I would not buy a used printer like that unless I could see it in action, in person.  I bought a used 48" printer off e-bay, but only after driving 9 hours to see it work - print, nozzle check, check component lifetimes, etc....

When you buy used equipment, you are on your own when comes to any service issues - these can add up to some serious money fast if there are problems!

Hope this helps

[neron15210 10]

This is great machine but as already been said do not spend money without taking close look at it.

I know guys who use same printer for few years without trouble, and they made tons of money with this machine.

Good luck.

[wwpro 1]

any of you printer guys have a recommendation for a system around $6K ?

[neron15210 10]

Roland SC500 (SJ 500 before conversion)

[wwpro 1]

Hey Neron, how much they conversion would cost ?

Did you get your converted or you did it after yourself?

I'm reading a lot on this guy's website http://solventprinterconversion.com/

[neron15210 10]

I've bought printer from  guys at

http://solventprinterconversion.com/

Conversion (with ink) would cost you around $2500

Roland sc500 is great machine (not as fast as new one) and also cheap to maintain (parts) also user friendly

[wwpro 1]

Excellent, I'll keep my eyes open.

Do you recommend to check something in particular when you go to inspect the printer ?

A print pattern is what I've read from you guys, but I can't think of anything else.

[wwpro 1]

Ohh crap !

Tell me about this one ....

http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/sys/1818457240.html

[Guest fivestar]

That's a good printer.......Actually I believe that is identical to mine except it is A PRINTER ONLY......not a printer/cutter......but myself if I need another printer I will get one just like that because I've already got a printer/cutter so I can print on one and cut on the other one if it's something that needs contour cut. 

Again I'd get a "print head test" which they should be able to provide no problem.