Guest Posted January 23, 2009 USCutter is looking into carrying a line of printers. I would like to know what printer everyone uses for printing graphics onto vinyl. It would also be nice if you included how your experience with this machine has been and whether or not you recommend it. Thanks in advance everyone! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangconv85 0 Posted January 24, 2009 the most common line of printers I see people use is Epson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
routesmith 0 Posted January 24, 2009 I use a laser, a Dell, but it was a bad idea cause I really need an inkjet... Wayne Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SandyM114 0 Posted January 24, 2009 I hear epson is the way to go... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fivestar Posted January 24, 2009 Regular printer or wide format? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cutme 5 Posted January 24, 2009 i have two epson photo 2200 printers, one hp photosmart 7760, hp laser jet 6l. i have the 2 epsons because i found them on craigs list separately for $30 each. i plan to try and build a direct to garment printer with one of them. i have had the photosmart for a while. i bought it before i got into stickers and graphics just to have a color printer i could print the occasional picture and invoices with. the laser jet 6l i got for free on craigs list. it is great for printing invoices. as i eluded earlier i want to print on garments, i also would like to contour cut printed stickers. but i have yet to master the laserpoints contour feature. hope this helps. bb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
knucklehead 530 Posted January 24, 2009 I've got a 24 inch Epson, prints real nice on certain materials, for mostly indoor use. If you are going to become a dealer, go with industry standard printers, Roland, Mutoh etc. solvent based for sure. I like the Summa printer/cutter, just for the fact you don't have to run it everyday, but then your limited in some materials. When I get enough business to purchase a solvent printer, it will more than likely be a VersaCamm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted January 26, 2009 From what I have read in the other posts we have going on the subject the Epsons seem to be the most popular. What I am looking for is a specific model if at all possible. Five, mostly we want to hear is who has had good/bad luck with printing on vinyl and what printers they were using. We really are not sure which direction we are going to go with this so I figured I would ask you guys about your experiences. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fivestar Posted January 26, 2009 Levi I use Epson C120 which is a standard Epson inkjet. But man I'd love to see you guys get wide format printers cheap. I know that's almost asking the world, but US Cutter did bring cutters to the market cheap. Which I'm sure ALOT of people didn't think was possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SandyM114 0 Posted January 26, 2009 RX595, but lookijng at the 1400 by Epson, wide format Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bayshorecreations 30 Posted January 26, 2009 Mutoh Falcon Outdoor 62 OKI 5200 (for doing heat transfers for mousepads, tshirts and tiles) HP 3000 for faxing & billing purposes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted January 26, 2009 Thank you to everyone who has responded so far. Keep'em coming! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nonabelle 5 Posted January 26, 2009 hp color laser 3600, epson cx7440, would love to see wide format color laser printer at reasonable cost. in the past have used ricoh, minolta, samsung, lexmark, and brother all laser. my fav was the ricoh minolta, and lexmark but the toners were to expensive and scarce. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duke 12 Posted January 26, 2009 epson c120 inkjet. 2 off. regards duke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bk2design 1 Posted January 26, 2009 Are any of the Creation printers any good? http://www.pcut-cn.com/eproducts/prodetail.php?proid=317 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
knucklehead 530 Posted January 27, 2009 Are you asking for wide format, desk top, solvent, pigment, eco-solvent etc??? Print/cut? What use is it for, wraps, heat transfers, banners, vehicle magnets, beer fridge magnets??? There's a right tool for the job, and then there's other stuff. Are ya'll gonna carry the printable media too? Wrap vinyl, sign vinyl, indoor?? I've got a 24 inch Epson Stylus Pro, makes a great t-shirt transfer, beer fridge magnets, computer skins etc., not worth a crap for anything that's gonna be outside any length of time, that's where ya have to have a solvent printer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fivestar Posted January 27, 2009 Are any of the Creation printers any good? http://www.pcut-cn.com/eproducts/prodetail.php?proid=317 That is what I have been trying to find out. Also I have been trying to find a price on these darn things and nobody will ever email me back for the inquiries I have done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bk2design 1 Posted January 27, 2009 Are any of the Creation printers any good? http://www.pcut-cn.com/eproducts/prodetail.php?proid=317 That is what I have been trying to find out. Also I have been trying to find a price on these darn things and nobody will ever email me back for the inquiries I have done. Same here. it looks like they have a nice line up of products Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fivestar Posted January 27, 2009 Are any of the Creation printers any good? http://www.pcut-cn.com/eproducts/prodetail.php?proid=317 That is what I have been trying to find out. Also I have been trying to find a price on these darn things and nobody will ever email me back for the inquiries I have done. Same here. it looks like they have a nice line up of products You see this? http://www.tootoo.com/d-rp13200021-Pcut_Vinyl_Cutter_With_Optical_Sensor/ It's got an optical sensor for contour cutting plus a servo motor....hhhmmm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bk2design 1 Posted January 27, 2009 Are any of the Creation printers any good? http://www.pcut-cn.com/eproducts/prodetail.php?proid=317 That is what I have been trying to find out. Also I have been trying to find a price on these darn things and nobody will ever email me back for the inquiries I have done. Same here. it looks like they have a nice line up of products You see this? http://www.tootoo.com/d-rp13200021-Pcut_Vinyl_Cutter_With_Optical_Sensor/ It's got an optical sensor for contour cutting plus a servo motor....hhhmmm. Looks nice! but i can't find any place to buy one :'( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fivestar Posted January 27, 2009 :) Me neither. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted January 27, 2009 Are you asking for wide format, desk top, solvent, pigment, eco-solvent etc??? Print/cut? What use is it for, wraps, heat transfers, banners, vehicle magnets, beer fridge magnets??? There's a right tool for the job, and then there's other stuff. Are ya'll gonna carry the printable media too? Wrap vinyl, sign vinyl, indoor?? I've got a 24 inch Epson Stylus Pro, makes a great t-shirt transfer, beer fridge magnets, computer skins etc., not worth a crap for anything that's gonna be outside any length of time, that's where ya have to have a solvent printer. We will be doing large format printers sometime in the future. For the time being we are looking at stocking something more affordable. I knew that a lot of you guys were experimenting with printing on vinyl with regular printers so I thought I would ask around to figure out who likes what. We actually will be getting a wider variety of printable vinyl in a few days from Sizer. Currently we carry a limited supply of Oracals Orajet but only in ~50" wide rolls. : You see this? http://www.tootoo.com/d-rp13200021-Pcut_Vinyl_Cutter_With_Optical_Sensor/ It's got an optical sensor for contour cutting plus a servo motor....hhhmmm. Five that looks a lot like the new pcut I have in here for testing. They added a few things, but I don't think the model they sent us has an optical eye. Probably because they want to continue selling us the Laserpoint Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cutme 5 Posted January 27, 2009 Are you asking for wide format, desk top, solvent, pigment, eco-solvent etc??? Print/cut? What use is it for, wraps, heat transfers, banners, vehicle magnets, beer fridge magnets??? There's a right tool for the job, and then there's other stuff. Are ya'll gonna carry the printable media too? Wrap vinyl, sign vinyl, indoor?? I've got a 24 inch Epson Stylus Pro, makes a great t-shirt transfer, beer fridge magnets, computer skins etc., not worth a crap for anything that's gonna be outside any length of time, that's where ya have to have a solvent printer. We will be doing large format printers sometime in the future. For the time being we are looking at stocking something more affordable. I knew that a lot of you guys were experimenting with printing on vinyl with regular printers so I thought I would ask around to figure out who likes what. We actually will be getting a wider variety of printable vinyl in a few days from Sizer. Currently we carry a limited supply of Oracals Orajet but only in ~50" wide rolls. : You see this? http://www.tootoo.com/d-rp13200021-Pcut_Vinyl_Cutter_With_Optical_Sensor/ It's got an optical sensor for contour cutting plus a servo motor....hhhmmm. Five that looks a lot like the new pcut I have in here for testing. They added a few things, but I don't think the model they sent us has an optical eye. Probably because they want to continue selling us the Laserpoint it looks like a laserpoint with a paint job. bb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fivestar Posted January 27, 2009 Yes but it has an optical sensor and a servo motor. So there's a little more then a paint job added to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted January 27, 2009 Don't forget the new SD card slot. I wonder how that works.. can you cut directly from the cutter if you plug an SD card in? hmmmm sounds like fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
