need some files to test a few used digital printers

[RafalWM]

I need some files to test a few digital printers I'm interested in. Do you guys have any that would be good for this?
I'm looking at some used machines tomorrow: KM C500, C5500, C6500 and Xerox 240, 250.
The guy told me to bring some files that I would like him to print out.

 

[che.c]

Here yar, good luck. You should really be testing out the type of jobs you see yourself running, rather than what other people are doing.

 

[RafalWM]

Here yar, good luck. You should really be testing out the type of jobs you see yourself running, rather than what other people are doing.

yes, I know. I have a few of my own files, but I really need stuff that could point out the major flaws of the certain printers, so I don't get any big surprises later on

 

[che.c]

I'll eat my hat if any of the sample units prints this with an even colour throughout. That said, don't forget to keep your expectations realistic - don't ask, is it perfect? Ask, can I sell it to people?

All the best

 

[RafalWM]

this is going to be interesting

how about some files with photos, images etc. that would give a nice indication of what brochures, postcards could look like on certain printers?

thanks for the help

 

[just]

You might find pixl test image useful to get general picture how it prints. But che.c's files will recover mech flaws of printer. Printing always full of surprises. Good luck!

 

[Craig]

Just, I might have to be careful how many of those I print... my wife might get mad!!!

 

[gordo]

I'd suggest you also add some objective, measurable, test elements. Things like process 1 and 2 color 0%-100% vignettes and 10 step tone wedges. Also type - positive and reversed out from 1 pt to 18pt. Rules from hairlines to 2pt angled at 10 degree increments. Gray and brown balance targets. Various blacks from 100%K to rich blacks.

best, gordon p

my print blog here: Quality In Print current topic 25th anniversary MAC

 

[just]

Just, I might have to be careful how many of those I print... my wife might get mad!!!

Ha-Ha, it took pretty much time to explain my wife that Mimaki I spent whole night with was not a girl from Japan

 

[kire]

Hi

I advice you to download Altona test sheet, with this you will see both what the machine and rip can do so will for example see if the older rip supports layers and transparency.

regards Kire