HP Latex printer, which model is best?

[Gary Forbes]

Just wondering what everyone’s views are on the HP latex machines these days?

Do you think it is worth investing in the newer 570 models or best keeping with the 365 model?

It is not like I am doing large volume work, but I don’t want to go for the 365 and the stop production like they have the 26500?

any advice would be great!

[David McDonald]

Hi Gary

We upgraded from the 300 series to the 500 series as the 5xx can print with greater colour saturation,

i.e. more vivid reds when required etc. The loading mechanism is better and overall has proven to be more reliable

(albeit didn’t have a particular reliability problem with the 300).

We’ve owned all 4 model series of HP latex 60″ and will probably upgrade again if they ever get round to launching an upgrade at 60″ width (with white ink?).

Cheers

Dave

[Gary Forbes]

Thanks David.

I saw the roll loading was much better in the newer model but thought “does this justify the extra cost from the 365 to the next model?” seems a bit of a jump in price if just loading difference and bulk ink.