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ALPS:
We have the Largest Variety of Original ALPS Products in the USA
We've been selling ALPS Products Since 1996 (On-Line since 2000)
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NOTE: Items that work in the MD-5000 also work in MD-5500 and MD-5500P
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The Status of ALPS MD-Series Products:
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ALPS Supplies are quite limited at this time. Due to the demand, we cannot guarantee our inventory listings. There are times when the availability of some ALPS supplies is restricted.
We are still able to get all cartridges, including White. We get most of our
deliveries from Japan at this time. Photo Quality Carts are on sale til 9/1/2010 or until supply runs out. |
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Updated on 07/30/2010 Click here for a little, subjective history on ALPS retail printers updated 14 Aug 2009 NOTES: Our 497096 ALPS White Ink - ALPS MD-INK MDC-SCWH Special Color White Some are having problems with the current white ink. These work well with the MD-5500, but not so well with some older MD-Series printers. While the white cartridges are supposed to be the same, there have been difficulties. The problem appears to be the head temperature. Over time the head temperatures can drop and this can affect some inks. Since ALPS Japan is only selling and supporting the MD-5500 at this time, they are not aware that there is a problem. Their formulation may have changed slightly for this newer printer. Updated 17 Feb 2010: To print with the Japanese White - Change the bar code sticker to the Silver Foil or Gold Foil bar code. Then select the foil cartridge in the driver. This uses a slightly higher temperature to print and seems to solve the problem. If your second pass seems a little thin - change the saturation level in the driver to +30 to get a little more density. Thanks to Jamie Daniels for this information When possible, we still have the previous 497097 ALPS White Ink which prints without adjustment New information from Frank Collingwood, Alps-Supplies.com: ....................................................................................................................................................................................... Hi all I have just heard from Alps Electric regarding the end of production of the MD-5500. The last date that these will be on sale is 31st May 2010. Additionally, we have the following information: 1. All printers sold between now and the end of sale date will still carry a 12 month warranty 2. Alps will still repair printers for 5 years following the end of sale date. 3. Alps will still supply consumables for 5 years following the end of sale date. So, If anyone is wanting a printer, I'd suggest getting in now. And I'd suggest consumable stockpiling should begin in 2014......... regards, Frank" Updated 23 July 2010: All sales of MD-5500 has concluded. Some are waiting for delivery I have contacted a possible repair service:
Yes, I would be pleased to help. I can supply troubleshooting
and repair services. My parts supply is limited to most items but no printer
head parts or head replacement. |
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