Vote to Buy a Large Format Printer: Difference between revisions

Revision as of 10:29, 29 April 2015

History

Mailing List Announcement: 2015-4-29
Officially Proposed: 2015-5-5
To be Voted on: 2015-5-12

Background

The space currently has a large format printer, however it is mostly unusable due to lack of support and being ancient. The space would benefit greatly having this printer updated.

The HP Designjet T520 is a great entry level large format printer with reasonable operating costs, designed for the SME/student/contractor market and costs around $1700. It can handle 24" media both on rolls and in sheet form. A 32" version is also available for around $2500.

Ink and media should be charged by the sq. ft.

Operating costs

Off brand ink can be had for ~$35 for a set of 4 cartridges.

Language

Authorize the BoD to spend up to $2000 to purchase a replacement large format printer.

Receipts

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 == Sponsors ==
+* Tom Judge
 == History ==
-* Mailing List Announcement: TBA
+* Mailing List Announcement: 2015-4-29
-* Officially Proposed: 2014-11-04 (planned)
+* Officially Proposed: 2015-5-5
-* To be Voted on: 2014-11-11 (planned)
+* To be Voted on: 2015-5-12
 == Background ==
-The space currently has a large format printer, however it is mostly unusable due to lack of support and being ancient. The space would benefit greatly having this printer updated. The proposal it to purchase a cut & print printer that will replace the current large format printer, it will also replace/supplement the current vinyl cutter.
+The space currently has a large format printer, however it is mostly unusable due to lack of support and being ancient. The space would benefit greatly having this printer updated.
-A used printer runs between $5000-$10000
+The HP Designjet T520 is a great entry level large format printer with reasonable operating costs, designed for the SME/student/contractor market and costs around $1700. It can handle 24" media both on rolls and in sheet form. A 32" version is also available for around $2500.
-http://www.raycosignsupply.com/used-sp-300v
+Ink and media should be charged by the sq. ft.
-http://www.raycosignsupply.com/roland-sc-545ex
-At twice the cost 50" printer does not seem worth the additional cost.
-Purchasing one of these machines would allow us to consolidate the current vinyl cutter, this could then be sold off to offset the cost of the new machine, the estimated value of the current vinyl cutter is ~$1000, as a new machine of the same family runs for $2500 with the stand and accessories that we have.
-The printer would allow for the following applications:
-* Vinyl cutting (including compatible media eg t-shirt transfer)
-* Full color printed vinyl including cutting
-* Canvas printing
-* Photo/gloss paper printing and cutting
-* Fabric pattern printing and cutting
-Ink and media should be charged by the sq ft.
 === Operating costs ===
-* Ink cartridges cost between $30-70 depending on OEM/off brand and tank size (220ml vs 440ml) the system takes 4 such cartridges
+Off brand ink can be had for ~$35 for a set of 4 cartridges.
-* Most parts are easily user serviceable (head wiper, ink pad, etc)
 == Language ==
-Authorize the BoD to:
+Authorize the BoD to spend up to $2000 to purchase a replacement large format printer.
-* Spend up to $6500 on acquiring a used Roland print and cut eco solvent printer.
-* Sell off the current vinyl cutter or trade it in with the purchase of the new machine (valued at approx $1000)
 == Receipts ==
 [[Category:Votes]]
-[[Category:2014 Votes]]
+[[Category:2015 Votes]]