uksignboards.com | PC60 full colour running costs?

Roland Printers

PC60 full colour running costs?

Posted by Kenny Ramsey on 10 April 2006 at 16:50

Hi guys. Another question for you 😀

What are the running costs of a PC60 using full colour. I know it’s more than a Gerber but how much.

Thanks again
Kenny

Kenny Ramsey replied 19 years, 6 months ago 3 Members · 11 Replies
11 Replies

Chris Wool

Member
10 April 2006 at 17:29

using roland cmyk approx £55 sq mt other carts available makes it cheeper but my experience at the risk of reruns.

chris
Kenny Ramsey

Member
10 April 2006 at 17:42

Wow. Thats a lot 😮
Chris Wool

Member
10 April 2006 at 17:49

thats why i also have a big solvent machine aswell but there are lots of uses for the 60 still

chris
Kenny Ramsey

Member
10 April 2006 at 17:52

Is there anywhere I could source a Gerber Edge 1 or 2, reconditioned obviously. I gather an Edge FX is as expensive as a wide format printer?

Kenny
Chris Wool

Member
10 April 2006 at 17:59

what sort of thing do you intend to print most of

chris
Kenny Ramsey

Member
10 April 2006 at 18:06

Initially it will be used for customised logos for number plates, replica Tractor decals and occasional Lorry cab graphics. Ideally, I’ll be branching into full colour graphics for vans and commercials as soon as I can source the work.

Budget is an issue unfortunately. I have been working in graphics for 6 years but I’ve only gone solo recently. The most advanced I’ve worked with so far has been a gerber 1 although I’ve seen a demo of a Cadet Eco Solvent.

Any advice/pointers much appreciated 😀

Kenny
Chris Wool

Member
10 April 2006 at 18:20

a edge will do this but you will be restricted by size

quote :

replica Tractor decals and occasional Lorry cab graphics. Ideally, I’ll be branching into full colour graphics for vans and commercials as soon as I can source the work.

also in that enviroment lamination or other protection will be required while you feel your way in you will have to sub it out.

chris
Kenny Ramsey

Member
10 April 2006 at 18:23

Can you get a scratch/uv guard ribbon for the gerber?
Chris Wool

Member
10 April 2006 at 18:26

yes but a nice bit of clear vinyl will save a lot of head use.

chris
Peter Shaw

Member
11 April 2006 at 07:53

Don’t even consider a PC60 for van graphics, they are only good for small, shaped stickers. Very expensive to run and very expensive to repair. Heads wear out quickly and are considered a consumable and need an engineer installation. The PC60 was a great machine in its day (I’ve had 2) but I would look at a second hand Cadet, Versacamm or equivalent from a reliable seller nowadays, if budget is tight.
Kenny Ramsey

Member
11 April 2006 at 07:57

Thanks. Do you know any suppliers that regularly sell recon machines?