Graphtec 5100 & HP machine

[Jamie Wood]

I think I remember seeing that inks for this HP machine are a bit difficult to get hold of, but I could be thinking of something else, so best to check.

[Myriam Garrido]

Will do Jamie. Would seem a bit strange if they are. Will take a look though !
Cheers

[Robert Lambie]

Inks and heads are OK to get hold of but you are limited on suppliers of consumables like maintenance cleaning kits etc.
are you buying a used setup or from a supplier?

[Myriam Garrido]

A used set up Rob.Private sale. The machine has been well looked after. Surprised about the limited supply. I’d have thought these to be around for ages !

[Myles Brewer]

Hi Myriam,

I have a 26500 & at the moment all consumables are still available for it but I’ve heard recently that HP are possibly going to be discontinuing producing them in in the next 12 months or so!! There doesn’t seem to be anything definite yet & I’ve asked supplier to see if they can get any more info.
This would be a massive shame I think as it’s a great machine & a good few still out there printing away happily!! A bit like Microsoft pulling XP!! Why get rid when its working perfectly?? But that’s technology for you!

I am starting now to look into the next generation 300/500 series which are actually better machines but obviously a bigger initial investment. I would advise you do the same or risk having a potentially useless machine in the next year or two .
I know HP also do a few print & cut options in the newer ranges to so that may be of use .

[Myriam Garrido]

Hi Myles.

We saw a sample of what these machines can produce and the quality blew us away when they first came out.

I’ve sent an email to HP asking for clarification. It would be a shame if they were however maybe a third party would continue any parts for these. I’m aware DP supplies do some and inks are also available elsewhere.

Probably will be like Saab. Stopped making them but can still get loads of bits !

Thanks

[Myles Brewer]

quote Myriam Garrido:

Hi Myles.

We saw a sample of what these machines can produce and the quality blew us away when they first came out.

I’ve sent an email to HP asking for clarification. It would be a shame if they were however maybe a third party would continue any parts for these. I’m aware DP supplies do some and inks are also available elsewhere.

Probably will be like Saab. Stopped making them but can still get loads of bits !

Thanks

I do hope you’re right. I did hear that spurious inks may well be available but less likely print heads & cleaning kits etc. Might not be easily had.
Be interested to hear what you get back from HP.

[Colin Crabb]

I know they’re a lot more difficult to get on HP suppliers channels and therefore the prices are higher, liable to increase at a faster rate then the newer L** series (831 ink) too, as HP wish to push end users to the newer machines :awkward:

[Myles Brewer]

quote Colin Crabb:

I know they’re a lot more difficult to get on HP suppliers channels and therefore the prices are higher, liable to increase at a faster rate then the newer L** series (831 ink) too, as HP wish to push end users to the newer machines :awkward:

Yes there’s actually just been an increase from my supplier recently so the push is surely on! [emoji26]

[P. Harris]

Hi
Its the older hp latex L25500 (1st gen) that hp have pulled, not the 2nd gen L26500 (Yet)
Heard from a HP engineer that they’ve never done this before as you can still
get parts/consumables for the even older water based/pigment ink printers…
Just HP being greedy, pulling the plug due to 3rd party inks / Heads…
These machines were built better than tanks, and there all over the world!
So look to china / korea for those consumables….
But hoping they don’t repeat the same trick to the L26500.
Hope This Helps
Cheers