--- In [email protected], Bob Wise <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > 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 > >
Hello Bob: Thanks for bringing that up...I just know that both my 100 and 130 handle it with ease when loading from the front...Sure I suppose you can build a pipe roller for a few bucks to load from the back but you STILL have to square and cut the leading edge for each print by hand don't you?...Maybe I'm missing something here?... kd > kandoro wrote: > > > > --- In [email protected] > > <mailto:HPDesignJet_Printers%40yahoogroups.com>, "dr_defecto" > > <mr_ieus@> 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> > > > > > ------------------------------------ Website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPDesignJet_Printers Post message: [email protected] Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] List owner: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPDesignJet_Printers/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPDesignJet_Printers/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
