So how many of you are still using the Edge? With the Advent of large format printers I was wondering about getting back to using it for shorter run and specialty decals....What are your thoughts? Do you use it often?
[ April 19, 2013, 09:04 AM: Message edited by: Neil D. Butler ]
Posted by Glenn Taylor (Member # 162) on :
I'm running my every day. I wouldn't survive without it.
Posted by Bob Rochon (Member # 30) on :
I also run it every day and agree with Glenn totally
Posted by Chuck Peterson (Member # 70) on :
I wouldn't be without it. I outsource most bigger stuff now, but for smaller prints I need right now, I use the Edge.
Posted by Duncan Wilkie (Member # 132) on :
We have both, and we still use the Edge regularly. The learning curve to train someone on the Edge is a lot higher than an inkjet, so that is a consideration as well. Also the expendables are more costly with the Edge. When we had the Edge only, we were doing jobs with it that would have been done much quicker, with higher quality and less cost than if they were done on the Roland. For small decals with a spot colour or two, contour cut, the Edge is the go to machine for us. Also it is better at printing white and metallics and printing on specialty materials... as long as the shortest dimension is 11.8" or less.
Posted by Susan Banasky (Member # 1164) on :
Yup...I use mine often.
Posted by Kevin Gaffney (Member # 4240) on :
Mines a dust gatherer now Im afraid. Everything on the large format for past five years
Posted by Bill Modzel (Member # 22) on :
We do thousands of dollars worth of LexEdge lables a year. Special cuts, special adhesive, no other way to do them. Looking to upgrade to an Edge 2 when a good deal shows up. Can't go to the FX as MacImprint won't drive it.
Posted by Joy Kjer (Member # 3026) on :
My Edge is limping along. I can do spot colors on it but no process color work. Even so, it still is making me money creating hard hat decals. Trying to decide whether or not it is worth refurbishing.
Posted by DianeBalch (Member # 1301) on :
I use mine 3 times a week. i need to replace the hydraulic lifters. They are 12 yearrs old. My machine is about 18.
Looks like it is worth your time!
Posted by Susan Banasky (Member # 1164) on :
Did you know that the hydraulic lifters are easily replaceable......FROM THE JUNKYARD!! My husband found a pair at our local auto wrecker on one of the small hatchbacks and they snapped into place perfectly for $5 instead of over $100 through Gerber.....go figure!
Posted by Brian Dish (Member # 10782) on :
Here is the NAPA Number for the hydraulic lifters NAPA number is 8195622.
Posted by Neil D. Butler (Member # 661) on :
I still have my Edge fx I bought about 6 years ago... it gave me so much trouble that I simply started using the wide format for everything, I gave up on the edge.. sorta... honestly it has only about a year on it, and thats part time... but it is good for quick short run decals and like some said specialty materials....but I'm either considering getting a new one and a gs15 plotter, or just getting it fixed, I still have the envision 375 Plotter as well... but thats 15 years old now,but it still works.... sounds like it may be a good Idea to get it up and running.
Posted by DianeBalch (Member # 1301) on :
Thanks for the advice Brian &Sue . I will check both of those out. I go to NAPA frequently- we have 4 junker vehicles and do a lot of our own repairs.
Diane
Posted by Kissymatina (Member # 2028) on :
I use mine all the time. Brian, thanks for that #, I knew there was a napa # out there but I'll tack that on my bulletin board since mine are getting tired.
Posted by DianeBalch (Member # 1301) on :
Brian I got the lifters from Napa. Thanks. They work like a charm. $29.00 each. Thanks!
Diane
Posted by DianeBalch (Member # 1301) on :
Brian I got the lifters from Napa. Thanks. They work like a charm. $29.00 each. Thanks!
Diane
Posted by Joy Kjer (Member # 3026) on :
Thanks Brian. I too have new lifts on my machine because of you! Now the machine seems happy to pop open and get ready for a day of work!
Posted by Brian Dish (Member # 10782) on :
No problem, just keep those money makers working!
Posted by Nikki Goral (Member # 7844) on :
If mine didn't loose a pixel at 6.378" up, I would use mine more, but I have a 30" Mimaki and Laminator and it becomes difficult to laminate the 15" material.
Posted by Rick Beisiegel (Member # 3723) on :
Sharpen you Edge seminar in my area in two weeks. I just registered. Thanks Brian for the heads up
Posted by Brian Dish (Member # 10782) on :
No problem Rick! Hope your Edge check-up makes it as good or better than new!
Posted by Brian Dish (Member # 10782) on :
No problem Rick! Hope your Edge check-up makes it as good or better than new!
Posted by Steve Purcell (Member # 1140) on :
I still run the trunnion model I bought back in '96.
Posted by Bob Rochon (Member # 30) on :
I am looking into aquiring a laminator and I figure if I laminate my edge prints wich are rated for 3-5 already, Lamination should provide even longer of a life. Once I figure this thing out lol
[ June 12, 2013, 12:28 PM: Message edited by: Bob Rochon ]
Posted by Neil D. Butler (Member # 661) on :
Lamination is the way to go Rob, the longevity of edge prints were always a concern of mine...
Posted by Bill Modzel (Member # 22) on :
I did the radio station's SUV about 5 years ago with a combination of Edge decals, yellow/UV guard overprint and laminated prints off my old HP9000s.
They just got rid of it last week and most of the Edge prints were almost white and much to my surprise and delight. the HP print literally looked like it was done last week.
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Once I figure this thing out lol