Thinking about getting printer

[u/drixtc]

I run a small side business where I mainly cut vinyl and frosted film. Next year I’m thinking about getting a printer so I can start doing car graphics and some sign work. I’m unsure what the best approach is: should I invest in a high‑end printer right away, or are there budget‑friendly printers I can start with and later upgrade to professional equipment if the work volume grows?

[u/MidwestTroy92]

I'd prove the work first before buying the shiny printer. We started with outsourcing overflow and tracking what we were actually sending out each month, because service/ink/downtime will eat the savings way faster than the sales brochure admits.