Re: The absolute cheapest sublimation setup to start out with
You have to shop around for a good deal, but my CIS system (empty) only cost about $20 more than the refillable cartridges would have done. From my understanding, Epson is attempting to get a lawsuit to prevent the sales of refillable cartridges. Not sure whether this will apply to CIS systems in the near future too? The annoying thing is that Epson do not sell sublimation inks, so are effectively trying to dictate what ink you use.
To be using a bulk ink system (CIS) with any type of ink, you need to be using it on a regular basis, as the much higher volume of ink, could end up past its 'use by' date else.
Re: The absolute cheapest sublimation setup to start out with
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Originally Posted by merc476
Thanks for all the comments and advice. Looking like the c88 is going to be the best bet for me. Sorry for the dumb question but whats the differenct between a cart and a bulk system? Also, how many prints would you say you can get out of each before needing to refill? I'm sure it depends on what you're printing but what's a rough estimate? Thanks again.
Whoa... . If you don't mind a re-furb, you can pick up the C120 for $31.20 with Free Shipping at Epson.com. I have a few Refurbs from here = trouble free/perfect working. I use them for various things. I even have a few in stock for the future (no inkjets last forever, that's just how they are made, no biggie.)
Re: The absolute cheapest sublimation setup to start out with
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Originally Posted by Girlzndollz
I even have a few in stock for the future (no inkjets last forever, that's just how they are made, no biggie.)
Good to know that I'm not the only one 'hoarding printers' Kelly.
Although not unduly worried by Epson's lawsuits at the moment, if they are taking action against refillable cartridges, as reported on other threads in this forum, then if successful, they would possibly be in a strong position to do the same with CIS systems too. Does make you wonder what the future may hold.
Re: The absolute cheapest sublimation setup to start out with
If you add up the costs, the only difference is in the refillable cart -vs- the CIS system. This difference
is about $75 and is easily offset by ink specials that we and others run. I do like refill carts but a CIS system requires less effort.
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Re: The absolute cheapest sublimation setup to start out with
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Originally Posted by DREAMGLASS
Good to know that I'm not the only one 'hoarding printers' Kelly.
Yep, my husband has started rolling his eyes when he sees the Fed Ex truck pull up. Haha. When the 1400 pulled in, he said, "This box looks bigger than the other ones." Yeah, I'm thinking, so will the bill. But when I explained how I can now print direct to DVD/cd and print our family photos in 13x19, all was well.. haha. There is a method to the very apparent madness.
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Originally Posted by DREAMGLASS
Although not unduly worried by Epson's lawsuits at the moment, if they are taking action against refillable cartridges, as reported on other threads in this forum, then if successful, they would possibly be in a strong position to do the same with CIS systems too. Does make you wonder what the future may hold.
I'm not too worried about this either, Will. Worse comes to worse, I'd drop inkjet and just do vinyl, plastisols and r-stones. A girl can make a healthy living off those things. A girl and her doll anyway.
Re: The absolute cheapest sublimation setup to start out with 
. If you don't mind a re-furb, you can pick up the C120 for $31.20 with Free Shipping at Epson.com. I have a few Refurbs from here = trouble free/perfect working. I use them for various things. I even have a few in stock for the future (no inkjets last forever, that's just how they are made, no biggie.)
Yeah, I'm thinking, so will the bill. But when I explained how I can now print direct to DVD/cd and print our family photos in 13x19, all was well.. haha. There is a method to the very apparent madness. 
