Well we finally got a new Soljet from Roland... Pretty cool so far, a lot slower than our Hifi Jet, but really good stickers so far. The contour cutting is alot faster than I thought it would be and so far dead on for accuracy. I will keep you posted as the days move on! WooHoo!
Posted by Bruce Evans (Member # 44) on :
Hi Eric. When you say "slow", what kind of speed are we looking at? I too am looking at large format and speed is the main key. What kind of speed was your hi-fi outputting?
Thanks.
Posted by TransLab (Member # 470) on :
Bruce, According to Roland website Slow in this case in photo mode is 4-7 sq ft / hour depending on whether it's in unidirection or bidirection mode .
What's the print quality like ??
What's the operating cost per sq ft ??
Any problems/ issues with Ventilation??
Posted by EPatzer (Member # 135) on :
Slow as in about 24x36" print in fine2 mode, bidirectional, (540dpi) about 30 minutes or more. Quality is outstanding! Did some 1" round stickers with type that is amazing. I am still figuring out the price per sq. ft. but my initial guess is about $2 to $3 using premium cast vinyl. And there is no smell that I or my wife can pick up! The ventilation issue was what sold me on this machine, seeing as how we are right next door to a coffee shop!
Posted by Jon Aston (Member # 1725) on :
Hi Eric.
When you get your printing costs figured out, I would be curious to hear what they work out to. I have heard that the ink and media for this machine are a little dear. Is it true that you have to print on coated Soljet Certified Media?
