The list discussions have been (if I recall correctly) that SOME 130s
will handle 20 mil canvas, and
others may not... variations in thickness handling from 130 to 130 have
also been discussed on the list,
including roller tension hacks. BTW, a paper roller stand can be made
from PVC pipe for a few bucks.
-bw
kandoro wrote:
--- In [email protected]
<mailto:HPDesignJet_Printers%40yahoogroups.com>, "dr_defecto"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Hi everyone - new member to the forum!
>
> I'm an amateur photographer, and been looking into printing my own
> canvases for home and to possibly sell at craft fairs, etc.
>
> However, I have a limited budget, so I'm looking for a fairly
> reasonable setup.
>
> Some of the things I've been considering...
>
> 1. The cost of the printer itself (possibly HP130)
> 2. The cost of upgrading to a CISS (seen a few on EBay - any good?)
> 3. The cost of adding a stand and paper catcher (for HP130)
> 4. The cost of canvas stretchers
> 5. The cost of canvas rolls
>
> As you can see, I've honed in on the HP130 - it seems a lot of
> printer for the money and I know I can get a second hand one on
> EBay. That being said, I would certainly consider alternatives.
>
> I was going to bid on an HP 5000 (Went for £1020 in an Ebay
> auction!!) but I shyed away when I found out how much the
cartridges
> cost!! Also the size was a consideration.
>
> One thing that concerned me was the maximum weight of the canvas
the
> HP130 could take - 300gsm - most canvases start at 350 and seen up
to
> 450gsm. Does that mean the 130 can only take thin canvas?
>
> I'd welcome any thoughts anyone has!
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Glenn.
>
Hello Glenn:
I've used the same 20 mil Illuminata Matte canvas with my old HP 100
and now HP 130 with no thickness related issues...The only problem
i've ever had is making sure the canvas is squarely cut and feed
absolutely straight...I ALWAYS load from the front...There is no need
to load from the back if one doens't use the auto roller
attachment...This auto roller will NOT cut canvas or anything over 10
mil...Even that is pushing it...
Here is a link for the Illuminata canvas:
http://www.inkjetart.com/cart/illuminata-matte-c-1_796_1160_1162.html
<http://www.inkjetart.com/cart/illuminata-matte-c-1_796_1160_1162.html>
