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HP MJF more expensive then ProJet, and it is the good multi-material solution if you need in this option

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Is HP MJF already on the market? What is the price?

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Around 145 K

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Hi Steven,

we are an Italian Service for 3D Printing and we have a ProJet 660 Pro in our Lab. I geuss that this 3D Printer is the best solution for architectural, concept and aesthetical model. We have many customers in this fields.

We are also 3D Systems Authorized partner and at the moment we don’t heard anything about new version in CJP solutions. What would you do exactly with this solution?

Thanks

Francesco

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Hi Steven,

We are a 3D Systems Silver Partner in NYC. We love our ProJet 660. Are you in the area? would you like to check out the printer in person?

It’s fast, colorful and environmentally friendly. There is no waste material as all support powder is reused.
Regarding the best time to buy, I do not know of a new version or upgraded model.

Roger

ROGER LIUCCI
BIM & 3D PRINTING SPECIALIST
MICROSOL RESOURCES
NEW YORK | BOSTON | PHILADELPHIA
microsolresources.com

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Hi @cobnut

I’m looking for a 3D printer for work, we are an architecture / engineering company, we want to print presentation models in full color. I’ve looked around for a full color printer for a while. Projet 660’s quality looks okay, but feels like the quality of print hasn’t improved much in the past years (a bit washed out), and something better is around the corner. Do you know if there are better full color printers out there?

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Thanks Roger,

Are you a distributor in the new york city region?

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Hi @Francesco

We are looking to print full color presentation architecture models, you haven’t heard of anything new coming out? We are a bit unsure about the projet 660 because color’s feels a bit washed out, and feel like something new is coming out soon.

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Thanks @kevrat

what do you guys use the printer for?

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thanks Mindaugas.

I guess they’ve hit a bottle neck with the powder material

I agree with you, the technology feels a bit outdated, thats why I feel like something new should be coming out soon.

have you had any experience using the HP MJF?

we are looking to print full color architectural models with good detail.

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interesting, do you remember how old the Projet 660 is? came out in 2015?

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Hi @Printplaats im in NYC

what are your thoughts on your Projet 660?

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Steven,

Replied to you on reddit, under mobius1ace5 I own a 650 which is basically a 660, we should really talk about your needs before you buy one, there are so many things a reseller wont tell you that can screw you.

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The new HP MultiJet printers are amazing and fast. We have 2 (so far - more ordered). They are a little pricey, though. Stay away from the Rova4D. It’s a neat idea, but needs some work. The color mixing doesn’t work as well as it should (because it doesn’t purge a color when done with it, it tends to bleed into surrounding areas).

If you can afford the HP, I would say to go that way.

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Hello Steven,

Here’s the run down. If you buy new you have the warranty if you’re looking to buy used make sure you checkout the printer before hand and everything is working fine.

These printers are great when they work.

When something goes wrong its not fun.

Parts and materials are expensive please look into

cost before you jump the gun.

If you need more info or have questions feel free to email us.

www.cokreeate.com

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Steven,

They are still the go-to printer for full-color architecture models. And there are some great buys out there that are “like new” and have real potential. If you are interested in learning more, I can provide pricing on some new and use 660 Pro printers. We have lots of experience with repairing these machines and I would be glad to discuss some things you may want to consider before buying.

Feel free to shoot me an email for more information on some great options.

Charlie Fedorko, Lead Engineer

cfedorko@accucode3d.com

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We use this printer for making arhitecture maquette and figurine (mini copy of peoples). For scanning we use scanner Artec Eva

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Our model printed with ProJet 660

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I think Zprinter 650 came out in ~2009
Then it was upgraded 3 times and i think it become Projet 660 in ~2012

There is a comparison of some color 3d printers

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Hi @Steven_51, there’s almost certainly something better just around the corner, but then there always is with technology; whenever you buy anything you’ve got to do so with the knowledge that there will be something better available pretty soon, you just have to bite the bullet and make a decision (unless there’s firm evidence of something better coming very soon).

That said, I’d be more interested in your needs rather than the pros and cons of particular printers. Do you have any other printers now (i.e. will this be your first printer)? How many models are you likely to produce per month? What specific advantage do you feel owning your own printer will give you over contracting the work out?

Something like the Pro660 is a huge chunk of cash, and it’ll come with a steep learning curve and some substantial running costs, while depreciating every moment it’s sat there not actually printing something. How many contracted jobs could you have completed for the cost of the machine and a year’s running costs and time for training?