3 Questions to Ask Before Upgrading Your Solvent Printer

Replacing a solvent printer is a significant investment, and newer technology alone isn't necessarily a reason to make the move.

A better place to start is with your current production. Where is your existing printer holding you back? What opportunities are you turning away today, and what would a new printer need to deliver to make an upgrade worthwhile?

Here are three questions to consider.

1. Are Your Color Requirements Changing?

As customers ask for more vibrant graphics, brand-specific colors, and applications that need to stand out, color capability can become an important part of the upgrade decision.

The Epson® SureColor® S9170 uses an 11-color UltraChrome® GS3 ink set, including Red, Orange, and all-new Green, giving shops a broader color gamut for wraps, signage, displays, and other color-critical graphics.

2. Is Your Current Printer Slowing Down Your Workflow?

Think beyond rated print speed. Drying time, maintenance, media handling, and operator attention can all affect how quickly a job moves through the shop.

The S9170's UltraChrome® GS3 inks feature fast dry times that enable same-day lamination, while automatic daily printhead maintenance and a user-replaceable printhead are designed to help keep production moving.

3. What Kind of Work Do You Want to Produce Next?

Don't evaluate an upgrade based only on today's workload. Consider the applications and customers you want to pursue next.

The S9170's expanded color gamut, White Ink for clear or dark substrates, and support for media including adhesive vinyl, banner, canvas, and film give shops options across wraps, signage, window graphics, displays, and other applications.

See the SureColor® S9170 at PRINTING United

An equipment upgrade should solve a real production need. At PRINTING United Expo 2026, we'll be running the Epson® SureColor® S9170 at LexJet Booth C900, giving you an opportunity to see the output up close.

Register for your complimentary PRINTING United Expo pass HERE.

To learn more, contact a Customer Specialist at 800-453-9538 or visit LexJet.com.

Now is a perfect time to invest in your business. Get an instant rebate of $2,840 on the SureColor® S9170 printer through September 30, 2026!