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Hey fam,
So time has come for me to get a new printer to get this Teslin wagon rolling. Being its been years since doing teslin, figured to check out newer model printers and see what the current line has to offer. Also decided to splurge on 2 new retransfer printers with much higher capabilites than the HDP. For the PVC/PC/ABS however that solution was simple as there's only 2 viable options that are capable of 600dpi which blows the fleet of HDPs I currently use out of the water. Only downfall is cost of supplies are double to triple that of the HDP. Anyway, back to topic at hand.. Teslin printers.. So below are my 4 choices I've narrowed it down to for printers as well as my thoughts on them. Please provide your input, cost factor is irrelevant, so quality to cost ratios are not factored in, just best quality is expected. None of these printers would be used for uv so no need to factor in availablity of uv ink cartridges either.

Epson Artisan 1430 Inkjet Printer $300

• Printing Technology: 6-color advanced MicroPiezo inkjet technology optimized for photo printing
• Minimum Ink Droplet Size: 1.5 picoliters
• Maximum Print Resolution: 5760 x 1440 optimized dpi
• Ink Type: Claria® Hi-Definition Ink
• Ink Configuration: 6 individual ink cartridges
  Thoughts: Cheap yet has good ink droplet size. Claria ink is dye based however, would require the more costly of two teslin choices for standard inkjet. Same resolution as the high end models so pretty much can get the job done.

Epson Stylus Photo R2000 Inkjet Printer $700

• Printing Technology: Advanced Micro Piezo® AMC printhead with ink-repelling coating technology; 8-channel, drop-on-demand, inkjet printhead
• Minimum Ink Droplet Size: Smallest droplet size 1.5 picoliters; Variable Droplet Technology can produce up to 3 different droplet sizes per print line
• Maximum Print Resolution: 5760 x 1440 optimized dpi
• Ink Type: Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss® 2 Ink (17 mL)
• Ink Configuration: 8 individual ink cartridges
  Thoughts: Smallest picoliter droplet size of the bunch. Pigment based ink so can use the speciality teslin for epson pigment ink and is cheper. Glossy ink can be a bit too vibrant maybe.

Epson SureColor® P600 Wide Format Inkjet Printer $800

• Printing Technology: Advanced Micro Piezo® AMC print head with ink-repelling coating technology, 8-channel, drop-on-demand, inkjet print head
• Minimum Ink Droplet Size: 2 picoliters; Variable Droplet Technology can produce up to 3 different droplet sizes per print line
• Maximum Print Resolution: 5760 x 1440 dpi
• Ink Type: Ink Type: Pigment-based Epson UltraChrome® HD ink technology
• Ink Configuration: 9 individual ink cartridges
  Thoughts: Slightly higher on ink droplet size. Pigment based ink is a plus, non glossy ink, 9 ink tanks is a bit much however with 4 different blacks the hues can be impressive.

Epson WorkForce Pro WF-R4640 EcoTank™ All-in-One $1200

• Printing Technology: Powered by PrecisionCore™ 4-color (CMYK) drop-on-demand inkjet technology
• Minimum Ink Droplet Size: 3 droplet sizes, as small as 2.8 picoliters
  -Maximum Print Resolution: 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi
• Ink Type: EcoTank Ink Packs
• Ink Configuration: 4 individual ink packs
  Thoughts: New printing technology from epson is highest benefit, all in one features not really needed, largest droplet size of the bunch, bit lower on resolution but more than adequate still, pigment ink with large ink tanks for less changing/refilling needed. Most costly option but appears to be a workhorse as well and good for long run.

Any personal experience with these printers anyone has would be greatly helpful in my final decision, hearing your feedback is important. Im currently leaning between the R2000 and the P600.