The large-format printer can be divided into indoor models and outdoor models. The entire advertising industry has a large market, but the industry competition is also very fierce. This issue focuses on how to effectively reduce the cost of indoor printing for your reference.
1. Printhead Selection
The large-format printer for indoor purpose have gradually transitioned from the original machine equipped with Epson DX5 printhead to the 5113 and 4720 printheads with faster printing speed and higher precision, and there are also more cost-effective XP600 printheads. The choice of printhead determines the production efficiency. The higher the production efficiency, the lower the cost. If you have a large number of orders, it is recommended to use a machine equipped with 5113 or 4720 printhead. If the order volume is not large and a fast production speed is not required, it is recommended to use a more cost-effective machine equipped with XP600 printhead.
2. Choice of Ink for Indoor Models of Large-Format Printers
Water-based dye ink is commonly used for indoor printing. The price of water-based dye ink is relatively cheap, but the quality of each manufacturer in the market varies. As a user, in addition to paying attention to the price, you should pay more attention to the continuous stability of the ink and find a balance between the price and the ink printing stability. Only focusing on the price will often lead to problems such as broken lines. The printhead is need to be cleaned or defective products in the production and printing process, which will invisibly increase many other costs.
3. Attention to and Management of Details
When everyone chooses the same machine, ink, media, etc., and the industry is highly homogeneous, it becomes particularly important to pay attention to and manage every detail in the production and printing process. For example, when there is no production, the machine should be maintained, and nozzle test strips should be printed regularly to keep the printhead in good condition and improve its durability and service life; inspections should be strengthened during the printing production process to avoid large areas of defective products due to poor printing; media cutting should be saved, etc. Many management confusions and lack of attention to details will lead to many hidden costs.
