GO F-24 Compared and Reviewed to Inkcups X2 Flatbed--What are the Pros and Cons?

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This is a second in a series of five articles comparing and reviewing the GO F-24 Small Format UV LED Flatbed to other products in the market. In our first article we reviewed the products from Direct Color Systems (DCS) and in this article we compare the Inkcups' printer to the GO F-24. 

Inkcups is a long time distributor and provider of screen printing and pad printing equipment. Of all the companies on our list, they probably understand screen printing the best. Based on this we believe their X2 is a solid product, but definitely pricey. The unit is manufactured in China by Amica and features Ricoh printheads. 

The Pros and Cons for the X2 unit are as follows:

Pros:

• Ricoh Printheads
• Ink Price
• Speed
• Table Size

Cons:

• High Price
• Limited Gantry Depth
• Lower Printhead Resolution
• No CPSIA Certification for Children's Toys
• Single UV Lamp

How does GO's F-24 Compare?
The Pros and Cons for the GO F-24 are as follows:

Pros:

• Printer Price / Performance
• Excellent Table Size Means Lower Time and Cost per Copy
• Deepest Gantry Depth
• High Speed
• Ink Pricing
• Custom Jigs Available
• No Table Needed for Printer--Small Footprint and Easy to Move
• 360-2880 DPI with Excellent Image Clarity
• Able to address 24"x18" Yard Sign Market
• CPSIA Certification for Children's Toys
• Dual UV Lamps

Cons:

• No Family of Products, Yet--New Models Coming

As many are aware we say: "GO Wide. GO Deep. GO Fast. All with GO Value." Here's an overview:

• GO Wide: 24"x18"
• GO Deep: 10"
• GO Fast: Up to 100 sq ft / hr
• GO Value: $60 for 250 mls, $200 for one liter--$0.18 per ml

For more information on the GO F-24 please click: GO F-24 Info
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