RE: Epson 9800
RE: Epson 9800
- Subject: RE: Epson 9800
- From: "Bob Gardner" <email@hidden>
- Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2007 11:26:49 -0800
We're currently using an Agfa SherpaMatic 43 in our prepress department for
contract and impo proofs. I'm contemplating an Epson 9800 Pro to upgrade our
contract proofing capability. A couple quick questions:
#1. What benefits are there to be derived by getting a different RIP than
what comes with the Pro version (like the EFI Colorproof or Harlequin).
Should the Epson provided RIP be sufficient for a modestly busy commercial
print shop?
Response: I don't have a comparison to the Epson RIP, but I too am in a
similar environment. I have been using EFI/Best for several years with great
success. It is relatively inexpensive in comparison to some of the higher
end products and with it's iteration module, if you have measuring devices
it is quite effective. It also has visual correction (which I used
exclusively until this last year) that allows the user to make visual curve
corrections for color.
#2. How often do the 9800's breakdown? Is there any point in buying their
extended warranty to kick it out to 3 years for next-day on-site service for
the approximatley $1,300 they're asking for the 2-year extension?
Response: My personal experience has been good. I have 3 units. I had two
service calls in the first 90 days. I have chosen to "self insure". They are
readily available and since I have 3 I could buy a new one for about what it
would cost to extend the warranty on 3 units.
#3. Should we be looking at the HP's? We're trying to find the optimum
balance of quality and speed we can get. I'm more familiar with the Epson
product.
Response: I too, am more familiar with the Epson product. If it was a laser
printer, I would say HP!. My research tells me that Epson has been the
leader in color proofing for several years and many "proofers" are actually
Epson printers with "branded" covers.
#4. If a person wanted to provide some limited large format output services
to his clients (ala service bureau), what additional equipment should one
plan on? Laminator? Trimmers? That type of thing...
Response: This depends on how far you want to go. Remember one thing -
anyone can print a large format print. It is the finishing that sets one
apart from another.
Not a very technical response, but maybe this helps. There are a lot of guys
out there that I am sure will give you much more technical answers, but
these are opinions based on my use and experience. I do not have the
resources to do comparisons as many out there do.
Bob Gardner
Eric Pearson
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TechnaPrint, Inc.
909 Garfield Street
Eugene, OR 97402-2706
(541) 344-4062
(541) 344-1765 Fax
email@hidden
www.technaprint.com
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