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I'm thinking of getting a digital printer. I have been in digital shops where I've been bowled over by the chemical smell of printing ink as soon as I walked in the door. The eco-solvent ink is supposed to be low/no odor but I want to hear from others if the smell is still a problem. Because of the setup in my shop, the only way I could do digital printing is if I get a 24" machine and put it in my tiny office, but I have to keep the door closed during winter and summer to keep the heat or A/C in, therefore no ventilation during that time.
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I've been using a roland 30" in my 15' x 20' shop for about 7 years. Maybe I'm just use to it, don't notice any odor from the inks, but do get odors from a couple of the print materials. Probably should have some sort of fresh air circulation. Usually just open the door and let it air out, like when I use rapid remover, etc...
I have an air conditioner near the printer that does vent outside, so in the summer when most of my printing is done, there is some venting.
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another sign shop here....the owners on is dating my wifes niece......he wound up in the hosptial with seizures!!!! while hes in the hospital they are sayig they dont know what causued it... I TOLD THEM THE SOLVENT INK OR THE T-SHIRT INKS.......got him..... hes ok now but ill bet he keeps the windows and doors open in those places)))
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We have a Roland EcoSol and you can't smell anything. We all work within a few feet of it and no problems. I know there ARE some that smell but not our VersaCamm.
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