indigo good progression from digital?

[kristianeyman]

i am a small pay per print company with 2 xerox digital presses turning out 1000+ tabloide/13x19 impressions daily. my dilemma is that i have a heidy DI, but its VERY problematic (understatement) so i am looking for something to grow into. what would be the plus or minus for a turbostream or 1000 model unit? i am going to need something that can handle 500+ static (same image) jobs and have good (+/- .2mm) sheet to sheet registration. in essence looking at one of these machines that i can run and do maintenance on but that will take place of my DI press, as most work is 1000 pieces and not more! thanks for your time, and once again sorry to steer this thread another way. K

[GusG]

What's wrong with your DI? Reason I'm asking is that I've been thinking of getting one but if it's so problematic you're considering an Indigo instead then I'm worried.

[V-P]

I am in the same boat as GusG. What is wrong with DI ? Except the start up fee ?

[Craig]

Why not a platemaker and a more automated press? Is the DI under a service contract? If so have them fix it. I would think an Indigo would just as much maintenance as a DI.

[T_Roast]

the 1000 models of the indigo have a lot of maintenance daily and weekly. I would look toward the 2000 or 3050 model if you are going to stay with indigo.

[kristianeyman]

i cant seem to get the di up and running (mexico) heidy will sevice it, but for a very shiny peso having problems with the svk board, and numberous other pther items, think i got a lemon?

[Craig]

The indigo is NOT a progression from digital... it IS digital. The "Liquid Ink" is toner suspended in a fluid. It still uses a FUSER just like the xerox.

If you want to progress AWAY from digital you have 2 options. Get your DI up and running with proper maintenance by either Heidelberg, Presstek or another reputable service company. Get a platemaker and a traditional press with automation features. Either way you will need to be prepared to shell out some $$$.

[kristianeyman]

Craig, if not indigo or DI what would you suggest? I have given some thought to continue using my 7655's for pay for print, and purchase 2 additional 6060's. I could have 3-7655's for walk up business and 2-6060's for production/contract work. What do you think of staying within a all digital realm?

[Craig]

If you are going to stay all digital why would you stick with 6060's? That's old technology, I don't think Xerox even sells the 6060 new anymore. Get something that is a bit more current where you can have room for growth without having to have 5 pieces of equipment, all doing the same thing.

[kristianeyman]

my shop is 100% based on pay per print. i like the quickness of being able to produce quickly off the 240's within 100 sheets (11x17 or 13x19). the 6060s are older tech, but battle proven the idea is that runs of 100+ i could send to the 6060 to relieve the other 240's. what would you suggest, i want to be able to offer or to service a bigger client base and this is my first thought. 6060's are easily attainable monetarily speaking, but what would you suggest or think would be best for long term growth?