DecalOriented 6 Posted March 17, 2013 I just picked up a seiko colorpainter 64s for $2k! This is just the find I needed to kick my business into high gear. I'll be moving it in next week once I convert the garage into a fully operational shop. So I'll have two printers and two cutters running. Now to start making enough money to be able to quit one job and make this my only gig. Wish me luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted March 17, 2013 congrats I see that one uses a scsi intertace - been a while since I used one! - what rip are you using? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted March 17, 2013 take a quick read over at signs101 for tips on that printer - better to get up to speed before you bring it home. sounds like the people that used them said it was important to do maint every day or at least every other day to keep it clear - at $1400 a head it is better to read up now! Looks like the previous owners kept the service contract up on it - not a bad plan. did they provide a head pattern print since it has been unused for a few weeks? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dwp99 283 Posted March 17, 2013 Ya, Congrats and good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DecalOriented 6 Posted March 17, 2013 @dakota, I know the shop owners and employees. They will be training me on the usage of it. Theres a ton of spare parts that are coming with it as well, one of which is an extra scsi board. They have a notebook full of notes that they've made over the years with shortcuts and troubleshooting advice as well as a service contract with a local guy. I'm quite positive that this will get me by till I reach the next plateau. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted March 17, 2013 very good - having the knowledge of the previous owners and having them to troubleshoot is a great advantage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted March 17, 2013 read a lot o good reviews on onyx rip also - with my fj I tried using flexi and was always disappointed with the color output. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DecalOriented 6 Posted March 17, 2013 Onyx is definitely the way to go from what I've read and been told. It will have to be a couple months down the road as the price is a bit out of my range at the moment since I've been burning through my funds expanding. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BCOJdecals 39 Posted March 17, 2013 *Jealous...haha...good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted March 17, 2013 will be excited to see some prints! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted March 31, 2013 2 weeks later - did ya get it running? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DecalOriented 6 Posted April 6, 2013 Working on it. built a new dedicated pc complete with Win7 ultimate, 1tb HD and a buttload of RAM only to discover that win7 doesn't support my SCSI interface. So now I have to revert back to XP which if anyone has ever done that can attest to is a real pita. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted April 6, 2013 scsi was a real pia back in the day- look forward to seeing the output. keep it plugged in and cleaning daily in the mean time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidelinemgr 4 Posted April 9, 2013 I hope you do well in your endevors and get rich doing it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DecalOriented 6 Posted April 15, 2013 I hope you do well in your endevors and get rich doing it. Being happy and self employed would be riches enough. I know that this industry will never make me a millionaire but as long as I can be fully self employed by the end of this year I'll be happy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr300s 1,272 Posted April 15, 2013 Good luck and you have lots of great folks to help and support you on this forum, along the way ... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DecalOriented 6 Posted April 21, 2013 ^ Nice to see you're nearby so I can bug you for help in the future should the need arise lol. Ever done any wraps? I'll need an extra set of hands occasionally if you're down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted May 13, 2013 Working on it. built a new dedicated pc complete with Win7 ultimate, 1tb HD and a buttload of RAM only to discover that win7 doesn't support my SCSI interface. So now I have to revert back to XP which if anyone has ever done that can attest to is a real pita. Soooo - can we see the printer and some of the stuff you have been doing with the new toy? I haven't gotten into doing any but would love to see the vehicle wraps you have done with the Seiki - I think either on your website or facebook I saw where you said you did them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted May 17, 2013 Got thinking after doing the tire cover wrap (mini project) what media and lam are you using? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DecalOriented 6 Posted May 18, 2013 I'll have to upload some images to photobucket when I get a chance. Been rocking and rolling working two jobs and trying to secure more business. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
