The GO X-24P (printer only version) is now shipping and we have had a number of customers ask about the differences between the X-24P and printers available from other manufacturers. As you will note in the chart, the only other strictly printer model in the market is the new Mutoh ValueJet VJ-628 ecosolvent unit being sold by Sign Warehouse as the PrismJET VJ24 24" Ecosolvent Printer. SignWarehouse offers very good bundles on their other products and no doubt they will do the same with the ValueJet VJ-628 ecosolvent printer.
The Facts
-The GO X-24P all inclusive price, including ink and stand, is $7,195. Mutoh's VJ-628 is $7,644 including ink and stand.
-The GO X-24 is on the only 24-inch printer in the market that can be upgraded to a fully integrated all-in-one printer / cutter. Buy the printer and upgrade to include the integrated cutter later.
-If upgrading the X-24 to fully integrated Printer / Cutter, the total price, including ink and stand, is $7,995. Upgrading the Mutoh ValueJet VJ-628 to include the Mutoh ValueCut 24-inch cutter totals $10,139. In comparison the Mimaki CJV-130 is listed at $12,995 and the Roland BN-20 at $9,346, substantially higher pricing.
-GO's EcoColor ecosolvent ink is priced at $45 per 220 ml cassette, whereas Mutoh's ink is $69 as is Roland for 220 ml cassettes. With Mimaki at $129 for 440 ml cassettes, GO offers a substantial savings in daily operational costs.
Conclusion
The GO X-24 offers tremendous operating value and is the first printer offered which has the capability to be upgraded to an integrated all-in-one printer / cutter.
For more information please click on: GO X-24 Info
As mentioned in one of our earlier posts, the new Mutoh VJ 628 is positioned really well in the eco market. Since the unit is a 24-inch eco-solvent unit without cutter, along with its price of $6,495, makes this unit a competitive offering and we expect this product to sell well. Of course, the unit does not ship standard with ink or with stand so we expect users will probably opt for these add-ons. Mutoh's start-up ink kit lists for $850 and includes 8 220 ml Eco-Ultra ink cassettes. Add the print stand for $299 and the complete printer package lists for $7,645. Additionally, we expect Mutoh to do some type of bundle with their ValueCut 24 which lists for $2,495 for a total (no discount included at this time) of $10,140.
How Does this Compare?
The main competition is from Roland and Mimaki. The Roland BN-20 with ink and stand lists for $9,321 and the Mimaki CJV30-60 lists for $12,995 including a full set of ink and stand. How do the ink costs compare? Mutoh's list for 220 ml cassettes is $70, the same as Roland's standard color pricing. Mimaki sells in 440 ml cassettes at a price of approximately $130. Of course, GO's X-24's list of $7,995 includes the ink and the stand making it the lowest cost unit in this market segment. GO's EcoColor ink lists for $45 for 220 ml cassettes.
- Mutoh VJ 628--$9,847 / $7,645 (without cutter)
- Mimaki CJV30-60--$12,995
- Roland BN-20--$9,321
- GO X-24--$7,995
GO X-24 Integrated 24-inch Printer / Cutter
For more information about GO's X-24 please go to: More Info GO X-24
