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Vote to Buy Printer Cutter (view source)
Revision as of 16:48, 26 February 2020
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This is a proposal to purchase a cut & print printer that will replace the current vinyl cutter.
The two printers noted above are differ in two ways, 20" vs 30" media width, and ink arrangement. The wider media means broader application possibilities (more Power Racing Decals perhaps?) but will be more expensive to run as little projects will waste more media.
The two printers noted above are differ in two ways, 20" vs 30" media width, and ink arrangement. The wider media means broader application possibilities (more Power Racing Decals perhaps?) but will be more expensive to run as little projects will waste more media.
For the Roland devices, the vendor lists $0.30+0.28 / sq-ft for ink+media costs, however this assumes that most of the printable area is used. Less efficient arrangement of decals on the page will result in higher ink costs.
For the Roland devices, the vendor lists $0.30+0.28 / sq-ft for ink+media costs, however this assumes that most of the printable area is used. Less efficient arrangement of decals on the page will result in higher ink costs.
* Ink cartridges cost $70 for 229ml branded ink cartridges.
* Ink cartridges cost $73 for 229ml branded ink cartridges.
* Most parts are easily user serviceable (head wiper, ink pad, etc)
* Most parts are easily user serviceable (head wiper, ink pad, etc)
* Ink for small volume print supplied from area budget
* Ink for large volume print and all media supplied by the member
== Maintenance ==
To keep the print heads from clogging a semi-weekly test print will be run. This service can be performed by one or more volunteers, managed by the area host.
== Language ==
== Language ==
