PrintBucket Posted November 27, 2009 Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 I am interested in buying in reconditioned Fuji Frontier 370 minilab. Please guide me what look for in the machine while buying. How should I calculate the price of the machine. How do I know, that I am buying the machine in good condition and noth some piece of junk. PLEASE HELP ME. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash Posted November 28, 2009 Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 if i was you i`d would appoint a CMS engineer it would cost you about £300.00 This would put your mind at ease Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrintBucket Posted November 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 Actually in India, we do not have this concept of appointing an cms agent. The individual has to himself find the best piece of equipment. I would be grateful, if you could guide me for the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus Posted November 28, 2009 Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 i know nothing about fuji labs - but i do know that when i knew nothing about what i was buying (copiers, labs etc) i was taken for a ride everytime. the trouble with labs they require a lot of after sales service. ok Fuji is a great name but w/o their co-operation this is a high risk. i would buy from whoever can provide the aftersales. what is the costliest repair, does it have a laser, if it does expect that to need replacement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash Posted November 28, 2009 Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 Printbucket i do`nt know about but when i buy a used secondhand car i always ask for the mechanics opinion. So when you buy a commercial piece of equipement you want reliability and fewer breakdowns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrintBucket Posted November 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 Thanks alot for your replies. I will definately consult some techie while taking the buying decision. But still, I would need some advice from you for what should I see in the machine before buying it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash Posted November 28, 2009 Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 Well if you`re novice in this field just have a look around the machine inside and outside and see how well it`s been looked after. a very dirty and tatty machine i`ll avoid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash Posted November 28, 2009 Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 Just forgot to mention the three secondhand machines i bought i did not even see them in the flesh. But i got an 100% guarntee from the Fuji Film Director in the UK saying that these were good machines. May be luck was on my side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philspectrum Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 I would look for a lab with everything you need, as some of the optional extras can be rare. How many paper magazines? As many as possible, we have 12! A second ir third paper supply to avoid changing, all the masks you will ever need, 120 sizes, slide options etc, you can probably skip APS you will need technical support from Someone with experience, manuals and this forum are not enough!!! Do you have space to buy a second machine to canabalise? Old motto..... Buy cheap, buy twice! Minilab must be ultra reliable, or all work you do building a business will be lost when lab is dead for a while. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrintBucket Posted November 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 Thanks alot Phil for your valuable suggestion and guidance. Is there any way I can see the printcount of the machine & laser. What about the fuji frontier server? How much Printcount is ok & how much is too much? I hope I am not asking too much? Thanks all of you for help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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