Copier guy looking to learn printing on a Ryobi 3200 or 2800

[kevinphila]

It only takes weeks to learn to push the buttons, It takes years to learn to lay ink.

True John. I am looking at this long term and ready to put in the time. I figure the direct feed is a good place to start before I even attempt a register board press.

[kevinphila]

Thanks Rhett

As I mentioned I got a Ricoh HQ9000 digital duplicator which is nice for #10s in small quantities but it cant replace offset. Letterhead printing is dying off but envelope printing is still strong, so I want in on that. Should I get a direct feed with a T head ? I have a 2 color Ryobi 3302 but running envelopes on that is not the best application for that machine. I was thinking of a Ryobi or AB Dick direct feed for the envelopes.

~Kevin

[bprint_tampabay]

Hey sorry if I am raining on your feel-good parade, but I have to tell you that I know several shops in my immediate area that have completely closed down their small press divisions.

If you want to go ahead and think that this is the future than you go and think that.

I personally am going to be realistic, and not sit around waiting for the past to reconstitute itself.

Sorry.

[WOC_Direct]

Thanks Rhett

As I mentioned I got a Ricoh HQ9000 digital duplicator which is nice for #10s in small quantities but it cant replace offset. Letterhead printing is dying off but envelope printing is still strong, so I want in on that. Should I get a direct feed with a T head ? I have a 2 color Ryobi 3302 but running envelopes on that is not the best application for that machine. I was thinking of a Ryobi or AB Dick direct feed for the envelopes.

~Kevin

Kevin,

Sorry to jump on this thread & change the subject but I've read several of your posts regarding your HQ9000 and envelopes. I've been considering getting a duplicator for some time but am still hesitant. I even demo'd a 300dpi Riso but the quality just wasn't there.

Can you give me some insight into your experience with the machine as it relates to envelopes? Feel free to PM me if you like.

Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Pete

[kevinphila]

Sure Pete

I would be happy to help. It certainly has its niche. Send me a message and I will be happy to give you the straight truth about it. Thats what this forum is all about.

Kevin

[UnlimitedBT]

Hey dave.
I think most of the posts are correct - few feeks should be enough to produce saleable work especially on press with kompac. I am office equipment engineer who opened a copy center and than went offset.
It is totally doable.. Just have to learn a nature of the beast..