Guess The Tool

[pmbguy]

I don’t think nudity is allowed so I can’t post my tool Adrian. Thanks for the turn though, but I took it already, I guessed the leather things correctly then I posted my tool... that picture above is my mystery tool (Clue - it’s very stupid to use for its intended purpose and it’s utterly diabolical)

[league_of_ordinary_men]

lobotomy tools, that is very diabolical.

[IanF]

@pmbguy do you use these tools for business?

[pmbguy]

League how are you getting so clever? you right again and making me look like a smuck...lobotomy tools. Hell Ian I might consider using it on the sales staff of a particular supplier who always send me the wrong stuff...so yes it can be business related.

[league_of_ordinary_men]

League how are you getting so clever? you right again and making me look like a smuck...lobotomy tools. Hell Ian I might consider using it on the sales staff of a particular supplier who always send me the wrong stuff...so yes it can be business related.

I just find a lot of things interesting, but some of these tool are tough. Here is a good one that no one will like.

[adrianh]

Dentist drill

[league_of_ordinary_men]

Dentist drill

Yes, your turn adrianh.

[pmbguy]

I have just bought a new wide format and just the ink replacement costs are R1900 plus VAT per cartridge and there are 9 colours plus you only get starter print cartridges with machine. So the changes are expensive and exciting.

I like working on large format machines especially plotters, I hate to think how much you paid for your machine. What machine is it exactly? Service contract?

And you know Ian most people don’t know that almost any new printer they buy comes with demo cartridges (10-30% ink). People often make the mistake and purchase (for example) an entry level inkjet thinking they will only spend R450, what they don’t realise is that they will be changing the cartridges within 10 days. Because the machine is new there are no generics yet and they can only buy original cartridges (very expensive). New entry level inkjets come out monthly and cartridges from the old machine won’t fit in the new one. Their initial expense of 450 can and usually does end up more like a grand. So repairing their old machine at 350 is a much better option even more so if they use generics.

[IanF]

I like working on large format machines especially plotters, I hate to think how much you paid for your machine. What machine is it exactly? Service contract?

I bought an Epson Stylus 9890 the quality is amazing especially on canvas, no service contract. I bought it from the guys who service my colour laser, but they can't answer basic questions like how to get the layout manager to work with Corel and how to load a new paper profile. So I can't see the need for a contract with them. They did tell me that using generic cartridges would void the warranty so I will probably wait a year. What I can't understand is why there are starter cartridges with this machine it is really a poor show on their part especially when 50% of the ink is used to charge the the lines from the cartridge to the print head.

Anyway will start looking at frames to do stretched canvas soon.

[league_of_ordinary_men]

I bought an Epson Stylus 9890 the quality is amazing especially on canvas, no service contract. I bought it from the guys who service my colour laser, but they can't answer basic questions like how to get the layout manager to work with Corel and how to load a new paper profile. So I can't see the need for a contract with them. They did tell me that using generic cartridges would void the warranty so I will probably wait a year. What I can't understand is why there are starter cartridges with this machine it is really a poor show on their part especially when 50% of the ink is used to charge the the lines from the cartridge to the print head.

Anyway will start looking at frames to do stretched canvas soon.

Did you buy this one?

Pro 9890, Epson Inkjet A0 (44") LFP, up to 40m/Hr, Colour, 9 Colour, 2880x1440 dpi, Roll Media, Stand Included, "USB
Network", 1 Year Onsite

[pmbguy]

I have worked on large format Epson’s before but not very often so I am certainly not an expert on them, but I would be careful about using generics in that machine, some generics don't work well with its print head, affecting quality and potentially destroying it, I have seen this happen on previous models.

[adrianh]

I am looking for a really good high resolution color laser printer. I don't mind spending real money provided the printer can provide the resolution. Any thoughts.

HP CP4025n
Samsung ML6510nd
Lexmark C792e

[IanF]

Did you buy this one?

Pro 9890, Epson Inkjet A0 (44") LFP, up to 40m/Hr, Colour, 9 Colour, 2880x1440 dpi, Roll Media, Stand Included, "USB
Network", 1 Year Onsite

Yes thats the one.

I have worked on large format Epson’s before but not very often so I am certainly not an expert on them, but I would be careful about using generics in that machine, some generics don't work well with its print head, affecting quality and potentially destroying it, I have seen this happen on previous models.

Thanks for the warning I still have a year to go.

I am looking for a really good high resolution color laser printer. I don't mind spending real money provided the printer can provide the resolution. Any thoughts.

HP CP4025n
Samsung ML6510nd
Lexmark C792e

With colour lasers service is the most important thing especially if you run heavy and "funny" stock like stardream. The techs will change transfer voltage slow it down adjust density and help keep it clean.

[league_of_ordinary_men]

Yes thats the one.

If you don't mind me asking, what did you pay for it?

[pmbguy]

I am looking for a really good high resolution color laser printer. I don't mind spending real money provided the printer can provide the resolution. Any thoughts.

HP CP4025n
Samsung ML6510nd
Lexmark C792e

What exactly are you planning to print? Because Inkjet is still better for photo’s. Those 3 machines you named all have a good dpi of 1200x1200. I would go for the HP for serviceability, quality and reliability. Samsung colour lasers are a bit finicky.


Hey its your turn to post a tool