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Ok here is a positive post about Gerber Scientific and the quality products they make!
Yesterday I was scrambling to finish a truck that had pinstriping, airbrushing, digital print and some vinyl. Well my Graphtec 4100-75 decided to have throw a fit and packed up and went on vacation. This was the last part of the job for everything else was done and I need to add some height numbers, and a few just vinyl pieces.
So Itried and tried to get this high tech super fast plotter to work, but nope! it just wasnted to spin around and vomit pea-soup.
So the only alternative to painting it on which wasn't an option at this hour ws the old 4B.
Flipped the switch it woke up and said " ready for work "
This sucker was manufactured in 1989 and hasn't missed a day of work since.
" employee of the month " my old 4B.
Man they make good stuff!
-------------------- Bob Rochon Creative Signworks Millbury, MA 508-865-7330
"Life is Like an Echo, what you put out, comes back to you." Posts: 5149 | From: Millbury, Mass. U.S. | Registered: Nov 1998
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I wouldn't mind getting a 4B just for historical value I guess..... I actually have fond memories of the two or three years when I used one everyday. Those Gerber machines sure changed a lot of peoples lives!
-------------------- Jeff Ogden 8727 NE 68 Terr. Gainesville FL, 32609 Posts: 2138 | From: 8827 NE 68 Terr Gainesville Fl 32609 | Registered: Aug 2002
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I have a 4A that is still running and performing. She is pretty battle scarred but just keeps on going. I hope I get the same type of longivity from the GS15plus and the edge.
-------------------- Frisby Signs, Inc. El Dorado, Arkansas Posts: 902 | From: El Dorado, Arkansas, USA | Registered: Apr 1999
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Bet your bottom dollar my Gerber 4B is a full fledged part of my family! As loyal as the best doggie you got! Always there waiting for action when the puter goes down!
-------------------- Deb Fowler
"It's kind of fun to do the impossible - Walt Disney (1901-1966) Posts: 5373 | From: Loves Park, Illinois | Registered: Aug 1999
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I've been running my Gerber gs15 Plotter for 12 years now and it has never required one ounce of repair. I suspect it is every bit the work horse the 4b was. I wish sometimes I still had my old 4b but I really enjoyed the 4000.00 it brought when I sold it (it was 10 when I let it go) and as far as I know it's still producing.
We've really been pleased with the quality of gerber products (including their software)we paid a lot for it but it has proved worthy of that expense...what more could you ask for...besides I can't make any appologies for purchasing it...at the time it was "state of the art" ( and I think it still is)!
-------------------- "Werks fer me...it'll werk fer you"
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We have both a 4A and 4B which runs every day and these are the only plotters we have.
-------------------- Kent Smith Smith Sign Studio P.O.Box 2385, Estes Park, CO 80517-2385 kent@smithsignstudio.com Posts: 1025 | From: Estes Park, CO | Registered: Nov 1998
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Bob... Call me if you want, let's try to chase the problem. The "cutting pro" checks out most all cutting functions, only thing left is the communications. Could be cable (unlikely if previously working), port, or S/W. Have faith bro, your machine's young yet. hk 707 289 6360
-------------------- Howard Keiper Independent Contractor Benicia, Ca. thekeip@comcast.net
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When I first started in the business I bought a Gerber 7in.You had to spray adhesive on the back of your vinyl to stick it to a perferated piece of tracking plastic.
-------------------- Randall Campbell Randy's Graphics, 420 Fairfield N. Hamilton Ontario Canada Posts: 2857 | From: Hamilton Ontario Canada | Registered: Jan 2002
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My Gerber is a bit dusty but that is only because I am too! Slowly getting back into business, but wanted to mention that I recommend that everyone have a self sustaining plotter, whether it be Gerber or not, to have for backup when the computers go down. Not a bad idea, at least for basic letters (no harm in lending out fonts either)for an ER job that might come up. These 4B's are really nicely priced. I got mine at about 4,200 refurbished but in mint condition ten years ago. It has NEVER let me down.
-------------------- Deb Fowler
"It's kind of fun to do the impossible - Walt Disney (1901-1966) Posts: 5373 | From: Loves Park, Illinois | Registered: Aug 1999
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I got my 4B in mint condition for only $100. I also got the S750 30" to hook to it for an additional $200. Don't you love it when someone doesn't know what they have and you just steal it from them.
-------------------- Rob Larkham Sign Techniques Inc. Chicopee, Ma Posts: 607 | From: Chester, Ma. | Registered: Apr 2002
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I bought a two year old 4B in 1987 and it has only quit twice. My total cost of repairs in 15 years has been less than $100. I think of upgrading but always decide to spend the money on something else.
-------------------- Chuck Peterson Designs San Diego, CA Posts: 1073 | From: San Diego, CA USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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I have a 4B with a LMK card that I am going to sell. I just sold my other one for about $1000. I just don't need it. It runs great if anyone is interested. I have manual, tool kit, weights, pen, knife, and pounce wheel.
-------------------- Laura Butler Vision Graphics & Sign 4479 Welch Rd Attica, Mi 48412 Posts: 2855 | From: Attica, Mi, USA | Registered: Nov 2000
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