Review of the Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 Wide Format Solvent Printer

This article will be a review of the Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 large format solvent printer. The GS6000 is a 64 inch wide solvent printer that can produce images on a wide variety of substrates for any number of applications produced by exhibit houses, décor printers, in-house and government print shops, and sign shops.

Ink Technology

The Epson GS6000 offers a wide range of colors using eight colors. This ink is compatible with most solvent-based media, with quick drying times and excellent scratch resistance. The GS6000 ink, unlike other solvent printers, is virtually odorless. There are no special ventilation systems or air purification systems. Users may wish to consider any of these options depending on how the printer will operate in different environments.

Supported Media, Roll Sizes and Print Speed

The Epson GS6000 can print to virtually all solvent media, both coated and uncoated. You can print to photo or fine art paper (limited choice), vinyl, canvas, vinyl and other films, such as polyester and polypropylene.

Although sheets as small as 17x22inches can be used, roll media is most commonly used. Rolls with 64 inches of width can be used, but a maximum width print width is 63.60 inches.

When it comes to printing speeds, the GS6000 is a good choice. The GS6000 prints at 32 square feet an hour in its highest quality mode of 1440×1440 dpi (16-pass), The printer can print at a speedy 343 square feet per hour in the fastest speed mode (720×360 dpi), 2-pass. Users can expect print speeds of between 91 and 122 square feet per hour depending on the quality mode used for most applications. Keep in mind that throughput can vary from one user to the next and may be affected by file size, network, and other factors.

Print applications

The Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 can handle wide format print jobs with up to two year outdoor print durability. Although some solvent printers can print outdoors for longer, most graphic buyers will replace their graphics much sooner than that.

The printer can print traditional indoor or outdoor signage such as banners, posters, wall murals, and construction site and barricade graphics. High quality photographic prints can be made for tradeshow displays, point-of purchase displays and other displays. Users can also produce other in-demand applications like vehicle wraps and fine art décor prints found in corporate offices, hotels, and other commercial locations.

Conclusions

The Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 solvent printer is a high-quality, wide format solvent printer. This printer will be a valuable addition to any business looking to print high quality graphics on a wide range media. Printing businesses that can benefit from this printer include exhibit houses, décor printers, in-house and government print shops and sign shops.

Source: Sean P McGettigan