Sat Oct 12, 2019 12:59 pm Author: Myles Brewer
100% agree with you Hugh. I'm in identical situation here! Bought mine 2nd hand 3yrs ago on 5yr loan so have 2yrs still to pay!!
I had heard a rumour as far back as beginning of the year they may do this, following on from doing same to 25500!! So I've been proactively looking since & weighing up my options in the hope I could beat HP to it & at least be able to get a few quid for mine before it becomes obsolete!!
I have been sorely tempted by the epson as Luke & a few others have given glowing reviews, but my issues are very similar to yours Hugh in that I really don't have space to leave vinyl outgassing (to be discussed further anon) & front loading is almost essential as I'm working in a 5x3.5m bedroom & I really don't think I can get the epson in if I have to get behind to load it!! Well physically I might but my workstation may have to go outside the front door!!!. & the other issue is working in such a small space next to a solvent machine with only a window for ventilation!! I know its eco but not convinced it's good for my health!!
My final issue is I've managed to get a grant to help pay for a new machine but for the application I pushed the eco friendly advantages of latex so not sure how I'd stand now if I went & bought an eco solvent!!
Back to outgassing epson prints, has anyone any long term experience with any prints laminated immediately? I.e. could it be safe to assume that if no short term issues have been noticed that a 3-4yr old print will not fail prematurely due to lack of outgassing?
Do you not suffer the other effects of laminating too soon, like stretchy chewing gum like vinyl??
I am so very close to going with a new 365 now & trying to get in before Brexit! (To avoid potential import duty to Ireland) so if anyone can answer my issues above re Epson I might yet be swayed.
Hugh, have you enquired about business expansion Grant's? Not sure if anything similar is Available in uk now?