daugheg 7 Posted January 29, 2014 hi all I was just wounder what a good starter printer for Perforated Window Film Mesh would be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted January 29, 2014 roland sp-300 series 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OWJones 1,981 Posted January 29, 2014 Wait for it... Wait for it... IT COSTS HOW MUCH FOR A STARTER PRINTER? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ravenwind / One Off Grafx 187 Posted January 29, 2014 Wow i like that one better then the BN-20 and it looks like it is about 1500 cheaper. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bayshorecreations 30 Posted January 29, 2014 Any Roland solvent printer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slice&dice 2,450 Posted January 29, 2014 And let's not forget that you can get a custom window mesh printed from the big auction site for $80 (delivered) -- you would have to generate a lot of jobs (about 1000) before you recoup an investment of $8000 or so. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ravenwind / One Off Grafx 187 Posted January 29, 2014 And let's not forget that you can get a custom window mesh printed from the big auction site for $80 (delivered) -- you would have to generate a lot of jobs (about 1000) before you recoup an investment of $8000 or so. true but if you added shirt transfer posters and banners you would be in the money in no time. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
knucklehead 530 Posted January 29, 2014 Don't forget the laminator, you'll need to laminate the window perf. Another $3-5000. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted January 29, 2014 true but if you added shirt transfer posters and banners you would be in the money in no time. with what banners are selling for today - you really think so? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ravenwind / One Off Grafx 187 Posted January 29, 2014 they use a few around here, but printed signs are going good here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted January 29, 2014 the banners sell a lot - for just over cost . . . . hard to pay for that printer that way. I have a local ups store that sells darn near at cost Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mopar691 281 Posted January 29, 2014 Yep, 4' x 8' are now being advertised close to me at less than $50 each. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted January 29, 2014 hard to pay for a new one with those prices! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daugheg 7 Posted January 30, 2014 wow I thought a starter would be a little cheaper, And I have been looking everything is selling cheap. Thanks for all the replays Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted January 30, 2014 I buy my banners wholesale from a couple different forum members when I need them and I would never buy a printer when I can get the finished product that nice and that affordable w/o getting my hands dirty. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
knucklehead 530 Posted January 30, 2014 Not to mention having to finish the edges, grommets, etc. etc. Walmart even makes banners now, for about twenty bucks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted January 30, 2014 Not to mention having to finish the edges, grommets, etc. etc. Walmart even makes banners now, for about twenty bucks. Shhhhh. I'll never be able to sell a banner if people find that out. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfought 120 Posted January 30, 2014 we are getting around 5.00 per sqft for banners. it's one of those you get what you pay for. I have seen these cheap banners fade in just under 2 weeks. then they come in and have me do them and the last for over 2 years. as for the window perf you don't have to laminate it you can use frog juice on it. yep the holes fill up in the rain but it never peels and never gets foggy like laminated perf does Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay2703 704 Posted January 30, 2014 And let's not forget that you can get a custom window mesh printed from the big auction site for $80 (delivered) -- you would have to generate a lot of jobs (about 1000) before you recoup an investment of $8000 or so. Slice, check your math. Only need 100 at $80 a pop but that's still a lot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted January 30, 2014 I agree on the frog juice - it is all I use on perf and used it on my truck personally 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted January 30, 2014 Slice, check your math. Only need 100 at $80 a pop but that's still a lot. ummm - add the cost of the materials and that goes way up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ravenwind / One Off Grafx 187 Posted January 30, 2014 I agree on the frog juice - it is all I use on perf and used it on my truck personally Would you guys stop squeezing those poor frogs. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted January 30, 2014 gotta do something with them after we eat their legs 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hockeygirl 30 Posted January 31, 2014 it's one of those you get what you pay for. I have seen these cheap banners fade in just under 2 weeks. then they come in and have me do them and the last for over 2 years. +1 A local motorcycle shop just called today to order almost $1000 of stickers. He showed me the almost completely white sticker on one of his sponsored race bikes that some other guy printed for him 2 months ago. Yup, they always come back... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfought 120 Posted January 31, 2014 never fails. "I can get it cheaper down the street" I always try and explain why they are cheaper and this has got me a few jobs but at the same time I have lost a few too. I just sit back and laugh 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
