Why Buy a 24-inch Pro Solution When a Pro 44-inch Dye Sub System Costs Less?

Imagine a Pro 24-inch System Costing More than a 44-inch Dye Sub System!
Thinking of upgrading from a desktop dye sub system or starting with a new dye sub system? As you ponder this question we are sure one of the questions will be whether to migrate to the next size up such as a 24-inch system, or go to a full 44-inch system? Our answer, as you will note below is, go for the 44-inch system. It makes sense financially for both short and long term...and is lower cost. And, the 44-inch offers far more capabilities and opportunities to make money as compared to the 24-inch system. By the way, did we mention the 44-inch system costs less!

What does a 24-inch or 44-inch system include? It includes the following components. 

• Printer
• Media Take-up
• Printer Stand
• Dye Sub Ink
• Dye Sub Paper
• Heat Press

The full outline of a 24-inch system from Conde and a 44-inch system from Graphics One is outlined in the following chart. It is important to note that in the end a user will pay less for the 44-inch system than for the 24-inch system. It's a fact.  

24-inch System Bundle vs 44-inch System Bundle More for Less.
Printer	Sawgrass Virtuoso 628	Mutoh RJ-900X
Printer Width	24-inches	44-inches
Percentage Difference		83% Larger
Take-up	Yes	Yes
Dye Sub Ink	Sawgrass	GO NeoTack Dye Sub Ink
Stand Price	$299	Included
Cost of Ink / Liter	$495	$115
Ink Included	No	Yes
Ink Startup Cost	$880	Included
Printer Price	$5,995	$7,495
Optional RIP	$1,495 (Ergosoft)	$995 (Wasatch)
Heat Press	Knight DK 32	Metalnox EL 900
Heat Press Size	26”x32”	27.5”x43”
Heat Press Price	$6,195	$6,495
Percentage Difference in Size		42% Larger
Total Solution Price	$14,060	$14,996
Special Bundle Price	$14,137	$13,995
Special Price of $12,263 plus cost of stand $299, Ink $880 and Take-up $695.

Graphics One Offers Larger Printer and Larger Heat Press--MORE FOR LESS

You might ask what are the differences between the two offerings? Yes, there are differences. In the 44-inch system offered by Graphics One, the RJ-900X is 83% larger than the 24-inch Virtuoso VJ 628 dye sub printer. Another huge difference is that the system offered by Graphics One includes the Metalnox EL 900 Heat Press whereas the Conde system offers the Geo Knight DK32 Heat Press. The EL 900 is a much larger press and offers 42% more transfer space than the DK32. The DK32 is a very limiting heat press in size and will substantially limit the sizes. The EL 900 is the perfect size for the 44-inch Mutoh printer. If you would like to read a comparison between the Geo Knight DK32 and the Metalnox EL 900 please go to: Knight DK32 vs Metalnox EL 900 Heat Presses.

Use GO NeoTack Dye Sub Ink and Save Enough to Buy A New RJ-900X
Would you like to add on more savings? Can you imagine saving enough money using GO NeoTack instead of Sawgrass Dye Sub ink? We can show you how you can save over $9,000 with the purchase of GO NeoTack Dye Sub ink rather than Sawgrass Dye Sub Ink. Please read here Using GO NeoTack Saves Over $9,000.

Full 44-inch System From Graphics One--More Costs Less!
For added information on the complete GO 44-inch dye sublimation system, please go to: 44-inch Dye Sub Printer / Heat Press System.

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Mutoh RJ-900X vs Sawgrass Virtuoso VJ628--RJ-900 Saves Over $9,240 in ONE YEAR!

Mutoh RJ-900X Using GO NeoTack Ink Saves Big!

The new Sawgrass Virtuoso 24-inch dye sub printer branded as the VJ628 has been recently launched worldwide by Sawgrass. Based on the 24-inch VJ628 from Mutoh, this Sawgrass version of the printer has a good ink security system so that a user can only use Sawgrass ink. Of course, this is great for Sawgrass, but not so great for users. As you will note below, Sawgrass really charge exorbitant prices at an equivalent price of $495 per liter. Yes, you are reading this right, $495 per liter. 

For comparison purposes, our GO NeoTack Dye Sub ink, offering the industry's most "outrageous color gamut" is only $115 per liter. So, how can you save $9,240 in one year? If you use four liters of ink per month, a very conservative estimate, your cost with Sawgrass would be $20,490 annually with the printer. If you use GO's NeoTack dye sub ink four liters per month, the cost would be $11,250 including the printer, giving you a savings of over $9,240 annually. In fact, if you use GO's NeoTack as outlined below, you will save enough in one year to buy another RJ-900 printer. It's like receiving a free printer!

Sawgrass 628 vs Mutoh RJ-900X 83% Larger Printer with Annual Savings of $9,240
Printer	Sawgrass Virtuoso 628	Mutoh RJ-900X
Printer Width	24-inches	44-inches
Percentage Difference		83% Larger
Take-up	Yes	Yes
Dye Sub Ink	Sawgrass	GO NeoTack Dye Sub Ink
Dye Sub Size / Price	220 ml $110	1 Liter (1000 ml) $115
Cartridges / Printer	8	4
Cost for 4 Liters (Comparison)	$1,980	$460
Forecasted Usage (24 liters)	$12,000	$2,760
Total Different Ink Colors	8	19
Optional RIP	$1,495 (Ergosoft)	$995 (Wasatch)
Printer List Price	$5,995*	$7,495
Total Cost for One Year	$20,490	$11,250
Total Annual Savings with GO Solution $9,240
*GO provides 1 liter per color in start-up kit, an immediate savings of $1,540 as compared to the Sawgrass ink included with the 628 bundle.

For added information about GO's NeoTack Dye Sub Ink please go to: GO NeoTack Info. If you need information about the Mutoh RJ-900X please click on: Mutoh RJ-900X Info.

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Small Format LED UV Inkjet Flatbed Comparison Between Compress iUV-600s and Other UV Brands

Comparison Between Compress iUV-600s and DCS 1024UVMVP, GoVivid Wave, LogoJet UVx60, Mimaki UJF-6042, Mutoh 426UF and Roland LEF-20 UV Printers

Please click on the following to see an overview of how the Compress iUV-600s compares to the Direct Color Systems (DCS) 1024UVMVP, GoVivid Wave, LogoJet UVx60, Mimaki UJF-6042, Mutoh 426UF and Roland LEF-20 Printers. For other information about the Compress iUV-600s please go to: Compress iUV-600s Info

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Compress iUV-1200s Competitive Comparison to DCS 7200Z, Inkcups X2, Mimaki UJF-7150 Plus and Roland LEF 300

Please click on the following to see an overview of how the Compress iUV-1200s compares to the Direct Color Systems (DCS) 7200Z, Inkcups X2, Mimaki UJF-7150 Plus and Roland LEF 300. For other information about the Compress iUV-1200s please go to: iUV-1200s Info

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Compress iUV-1200s World Premiere at FESPA Amsterdam Bigger. Deeper. Faster. Real UV Value

New 43-inch by 24-inch by 12-inch Depth with Speeds Up to 300 sq ft / hour

Compress, a division of Imaging Technology, will premiere their new 47-inch mid range UV inkjet printer at the FESPA 2016 show in Amsterdam. The new iUV-1200s is part of the iUV LED inkjet printer family, including the iUV-600s, a 24-inch by 18-inch version and the iUV-600XL, a 24-inch by 47-inch version. The 600 series was previously sold under the GO F-24 brand name. 

The launch of the Compress iUV-1200s will create a new standard for mid-sized UV inkjet printers. With a printing space of 43-inches by 24-inches along with a depth of 12-inches there is not another printer offering comparable size. Even more impressive is the unit has a top speed of over 300 sq ft per hour when imaging dual CMYK in draft mode. It is very impressive. 

This unit was developed as a workhorse for the industrial decoration and promotional goods imaging markets. 

A preliminary overview of the new printer is as follows:
• Wider: Overall Flatbed Area: 47” x 24” with Max. Print Width: 43”
• Deeper: Delivers the Largest Material Thickness Opening of 12-inches 
• Faster: Printing Speed of Up to 300 sq ft per hour
• Over 12,384 Cubic Inches of Printing Space
• High Resolution Imaging up to 1440 dpi
• Robust Print Engine: 6-Color Channel with Advanced EPSON Printheads
• Automatic White Ink Re-Circulation and Ink Filtration System
• Packed with 14 Great Features Including Dual Liquid Cooled UV Lamp System and More
• Optional Software for Braille and Textured Printing
• Optional Rotary Tool for Printing on Cylinders and Customizable Acrylic Jigs with Users Specs

The Compress iUV-1200s will start shipping in April and will have a list price of $44,995.

For a presentation on the new Compress iUV-1200s please go to: Compress iUV-1200s Info.

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GO F-24 Brand Name to be Discontinued

GO F-24 Now Compress iUV Product Name with Three UV Printers

Graphics One will discontinue its GO UV printer branding and will now use the manufacturer’s brand name Compress.  This change over will become effective March 1, 2016.

Compress is a division of Impression Technology, Sydney, Australia, and the manufacturer of the UV printers now branded as the GO F-24. Impression Technology and GO have had an increasingly close relationship and it was felt both companies could benefit from using the original brand name. With both companies being very active in marketing there was far more synergy to be gained from having a common brand.

Additionally, Graphics One is also working with Pigment.inc, another division of Impression Technology, and closely aligning all of its marketing and distribution activities to take advantage of each company’s strengths.

The brand changeover will be changed as follows:

•GO F-24+ will now be Compress iUV-600s

•GO F-24XL+ will now be Compress iUV-600XL

•New Product is Compress iUV-1200s

For added information about the Compress iUV Printer product line please go to: www.graphicsone.com

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New Fuze 32 Heat Press Perfect for 24-inch Dye Sub Printers--$3,995

Perfect for 24-inch Dye Sub Printers from EPSON, Mutoh and Sawgrass

With the recent launch of mid-range 24-inch dye sub printers, users have been requesting a heat press which has a small footprint and offers a platen size matching the printer widths. Graphics One has the answer with the launch of the new Fuze 32 Heat Press.

The new Fuze Heat Press line is a high quality professional line of heat presses which are being distributed by Graphics One. Starting with Fuze 32, a 25.5-inch by 31.5-inch manual heat press, this line is meant for users who are advancing into large format dye sublimation or advanced users who are adding extra capacity and require a larger heat press.  

The Fuze 32 accommodates oversized imaging from either EPSON, Mutoh or Sawgrass 24-inch dye sub printers. With an easy-glide drawer, the manual Fuze 32 is super easy to operate and provides digital time and temperature controls. With a list price of $3,995, the Fuze 32 establishes a price performance level not offered by other heat presses at this size.

An overview of the features of the Fuze 32 are as follows:

• 25.5" x 31.5" Industrial Heat Press
• Perfectly Sized for 24-inch Wide Printers Such as Sawgrass Virtuoso VJ 628 and EPSON Printers
• Easy-glide Pull Out Drawer
• Consistent Heat and Pressure
• Adustable Manual System
• Small Footprint Perfect for 24-inch Printing System
• 240 Volts, Single Phase
• Made in the Americas
• Only $3,995

For added information please go to: Fuze 32 Heat Press.

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Amazing New Textile Pigment Ink Rivals Dye Sublimation Inks in Color Pop

Pigment.inc Launches Incredible New P60i Ink for Textile Prints

Pigment.inc's new P60i pigment inks from the Australian based Pigment.inc company are quickly establishing a new performance level for digital textile inks. The P60i ink offers excellent color fidelity and extended gamut similar to what many other dye sub ink manufacturers offer. There's no more subdued images with the P60i Ink.

Developed for Pigment.inc's new GoTx direct-to-textile printing systems, the new inks utilize super nano pigments with a new latex derived binder for enhanced adhesion for both coated and uncoated fabrics. Additionally, the ink offers incredible color brightness, color density and a wide color gamut generally found with traditional dye sublimation and reactive inks. 

The P60i ink requires no water, no pre-treatment, no steaming or washing in the production process making it the greener solution in the digital textile printing industry. The ink is available in nine different colors including CMYK, Orange, Grey, Red, Violet and Green. The ink is packaged in a degassed bag system designed to deliver outstanding performance with less clogging and maintenance needs. P60i pigment textile ink is available from Graphics One in the Americas and is currently shipping. 

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Overview of Metalnox EL 900 and Knight DK 32

For a better understanding of the differences between the Metalnox EL 900 and the Knight DK 32, please review the following presentation: EL 900 and DK 32 Overview. 

The new DK 32 is well positioned at $6,195 for a 26"x32" heat press. The Metalnox EL 900 offers a pressing space of 27.5" x 43", 42% more space with only a small price difference. For added information about the Metalnox EL 900 please go to: Metalnox EL 900 Info

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Geo Knight Announces Knight DK 32--26"x 32" Medium Format Manual Heat Press

Metalnox EL 900 Offers 42% More Platen /  Heater Block Space than the Knight DK 32

Knight dk 32

Geo Knight have announced an addition to their product line and have launched the DK 32, a manual 26"x 32" ,medium format heat press. The unit is priced at $6,195 and appears to be only available through Conde, a well known and successful dye sublimation product provider.  

This unit is aimed at the same market as the Metalnox EL 900, a 27.5"x 43" manual heat press priced at $6,495. The EL 900 offers far more value with 42% more platen space than the Knight DK 32. 

Graphics One will soon provide a comparison between the Metalnox EL 900 and the Knight DK 32 medium format manual heat presses. For added info about the Metalnox product line, and more specifically the EL 900, please go to: Metalnox EL 900 Info. 

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