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Offline 1964GN

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For those that moved to CTS
« on: September 22, 2019, 07:46:45 AM »
What did you do with your film printer? We are wondering if we should keep our Epson 4880 in mothballs as a back up or sell it.  Who keeps a film printer as a back up. Have you ever needed it?
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Offline blue moon

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Re: For those that moved to CTS
« Reply #1 on: September 22, 2019, 08:30:48 AM »
Quote from: 1964GN on September 22, 2019, 07:46:45 AM
What did you do with your film printer? We are wondering if we should keep our Epson 4880 in mothballs as a back up or sell it.  Who keeps a film printer as a back up. Have you ever needed it?
yes, definitely keep as backup, but then I have backups for backups. . .

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Offline brandon

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Re: For those that moved to CTS
« Reply #2 on: September 22, 2019, 09:45:36 AM »
Absolutely keep it. Saved our a$$ a couple of times. But it finally passed away so that makes me nervous. Looking at new CTS so when that happens not sure if we will keep current one as back up or sell. And get another film printer as well.
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Offline kirkwad

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Re: For those that moved to CTS
« Reply #3 on: September 22, 2019, 01:34:39 PM »
Yes, keep it. Our CTS has gone down a few times & firing up the 4880 during that time completely saved us. I print some test films every few days & make sure the nozzles don't get clogged up just in case something happens & I don't have to do a bunch of cleanings just to keep the workflow going.
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Re: For those that moved to CTS
« Reply #4 on: September 23, 2019, 01:24:41 PM »
Yes, always keep a backup for anything. Having said that, I've never needed it.
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Offline gotshirtz001

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Re: For those that moved to CTS
« Reply #5 on: September 25, 2019, 11:16:59 PM »
The key is continuing to run test prints. I took a break from printing (side hustle) and the 4880 sat for too long and the printhead clogged. They are basically only good for parts once that happens.


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Offline ZooCity

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Re: For those that moved to CTS
« Reply #6 on: September 26, 2019, 03:25:23 PM »
I say always have two output devices.  The cost of imaging downtime is high and, in our location, that downtime can be very long for a repair or resolution. 

Build out your workflow for when you have to use it- make sure staff has some protocol for putting glass back on expo unit, aligning films, etc. and that this gear is easy to access.   Ensure the printer is running, print something on it weekly, don't let prepress forget how to use it, set a curve on your film RIP and test print to roughly match your CTS dots so your repeat sim pro work isn't messed with, and so on.  You may never need it but the little bit of work to keep it around will pay off that one time you might.   Maybe load up that printer with epson color inks and you can run off shop signage and silly photos or something just to keep it actively in the mix.
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