TJLewis

I know there are a few threads around regarding the new Ricoh printers but i have a few questions and don't want to hijack anyone elses thread!

I'm looking at buying a GX5050 A4 system. I like the idea of using the Ricoh to get away from bulk ink but wonder just how much less ink the Ricoh uses to justify ink costs of more than double the usual Artainium prices? As the Ricoh is cartridge based, does it suffer from the usual problem that some ink will always be left in the cart?

I'm still considering returning to normal Artanium inks through a bulk system on my Epson 1400. The 1400 prints very well and as one of my regular customers demands a high quality printout of a scanned piece of cloth material I wonder if the Ricoh will be able to match in terms of quality? The Epson has no problem reproducing hair strands on the material. Even my D88 gets close so I would think the Ricoh would be ok.

I like to use Xpres transfer paper here in the UK. Does anyone have any experience of running this through the Ricoh? Or any other paper types? Xpres ell the 7000 system so I would assume their paper works ok in the Ricoh.

I like the sound of the massive speed improvement using the Ricoh over the Epson but quality of print and cost per print have to be more important.

Appreciate anyone's input here.

Justin :-)

 

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mn shutterbug

I own the Ricoh and don't think you need to be concerned about quality. It does a super job. I'm a wildlife photographer so quality is of utmost importance to me. As far as ink cost, it's supposed to be just as economical as a cis, but I'm still on my first set of cartridges so don't have any proof on that.

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freebird1963

I have the Gx-7000. Not sure about the ink left tho. But pretty sure wether its bags or carts you gonna have some left othewise you be sucking air and put air bubbles into the line. Or so I vaguely recall reading.

I was gonna go with the 5050 however I am more than glad I got the 7000 for its 11x17. I didn't think I would print on that size as much but I have been. And being able to switch from 8.5x11 and to 11x17 has probably save a few bucks here and there and headaches.
I have to be nice to the wifey so I can get the 13x19 tray. I can def see that being handy.

I also don't print for a few days and no problems with clogging like you hear about with the epsons.

Good Luck
Mark

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