Many businesses consider, and sometimes opt for, direct imports of large-format printers from Chinese factories due to the high cost of purchasing equipment. They believe that sourcing the equipment directly will help them achieve the desired productivity levels at a lower price, thus increasing profitability.
In some cases, this might be possible. However, direct imports often come with hidden costs such as freight, customs clearing, duties, additional transportation, and unforeseen technical support, which can drive the machine’s price far beyond its actual cost. Other issues include software incompatibility or the inability to customise for increased productivity.
Buying equipment from China is not inherently bad, as many of these machines now meet or exceed the standards of their counterparts from other parts of the world. The difference lies in economies of scale, as Chinese companies use and buy components on an unimaginable scale to companies in many other regions.
So, how can customers requiring high levels of technology obtain these devices at affordable prices without buying directly from Chinese factories? The answer is to source from a local company that has ties to top manufacturing and assembly factories in China but understands and caters to the needs of the local market.
AM.CO.ZA is such a company. Founded ten years ago, AM.CO.ZA has developed an extensive product range serving the large-format signage market with large-format printers, routers, CNC machines, and vinyl cutters. It has built a reputation for printers with state-of-the-art and market-leading components. Additionally, it has a customer base of thousands, many of whom are repeat customers.
The company offers full warranties, training, back-up support, and technical assistance. It has servicing and repair facilities and can provide clients additional support, such as tutorials and software support. In the past ten years, it has grown from a small two-person enterprise to a fully-fledged company with over 30 staff and premises of more than 6000 sqm. It is currently building a dedicated demonstration and training facility, as well as a full-function Training Academy.
| SKU: F1-3204 Large Format Printers FastCOLOUR ONE 3200mm Printing Area Double Printhead Large Format Printer, SAi FlexiPRINT Software, No Printhead Included, No Inks | R 78 900 | |
 | SKU: F1-1800 Large Format Printers FastCOLOUR ONE 1800mm Printing Area Large Format Printer Barebone Unit, No Printhead, No Software, No Inks | R 31 400 |
 | SKU: F1-1804 Large Format Printers FastCOLOUR ONE 1800mm Printing Area Large Format Printer, SAi FlexiPRINT Software, No Printhead Included, No Inks | R 38 900 |
 | SKU: F1-3200/XP600 Large Format Printers FastCOLOUR ONE 3200mm Printing Area Large Format Printer, Two EPSON XP600 Printheads, No Software, No Inks | R 89 000 |
 | SKU: F1-3204/XP600 Large Format Printers FastCOLOUR ONE 3200mm Printing Area Large Format Printer, Two EPSON XP600 Printheads & SAi FlexiPRINT Software, No Inks | R 96 500 |
 | SKU: F1-3200 Large Format Printers FastCOLOUR ONE 3200mm Printing Area Large Format Printer Double Printhead Structure Barebone Unit, No Printhead, No Software, No Inks | R 71 400 |
 | SKU: F1-1804D/XP600 Large Format Printers FastCOLOUR ONE 1800mm Printing Area Large Format Printer, Two EPSON XP600 Printheads & SAi FlexiPRINT Software, No Inks | R 67 000 |
 | SKU: F1-1804/UV Large Format Printers FastCOLOUR ONE 1800mm Printing Area Roll-to-Roll UV Ink Large Format Printer, EPSON XP600 Printhead & SAi FlexiPRINT Software,, 4L of CMYK UV Ink & Cleaner | R 60 400 |
| SKU: COMBO-PNC/UV Large Format Printers Vinyl Sticker Simultaneously Print & Cut Solution Machine Combo, FastCOLOUR-ONE 1800mm LED-UV Ink Printer & V-Smart+ 1660mm Vinyl Cutter,, All Softwares | R 96 200 | |
 | SKU: F1-1804/XP600 Large Format Printers FastCOLOUR ONE 1800mm Printing Area Large Format Printer, EPSON XP600 Printhead & SAi FlexiPRINT Software, No Inks | R 47 700 |
| SKU: COMBO-PNC/ECO Large Format Printers Vinyl Sticker Simultaneously Print & Cut Solution Machine Combo, FastCOLOUR-ONE 1800mm ECO-Solvent Ink Printer & V-Smart+ 1660mm Vinyl Cutter,, All Softwares | R 65 600 | |
 | SKU: F1-1800/XP600 Large Format Printers FastCOLOUR ONE 1800mm Printing Area Large Format Printer, EPSON XP600 Printhead, No Software, No Inks | R 40 200 |
 | SKU: F1-3204/UV Large Format Printers FastCOLOUR ONE 3200mm Printing Area Roll-to-Roll UV Ink Large Format Printer, Two EPSON XP600 Printheads & SAi FlexiPRINT Software,, 5L of CMYK & White UV Ink & Cleaner | R 110 000 |
 | SKU: F1-1804D Large Format Printers FastCOLOUR ONE 1800mm Printing Area Double Printhead Large Format Printer, SAi FlexiPRINT Software, No Printhead Included, No Inks | R 49 400 |
 | SKU: F1-1800D Large Format Printers FastCOLOUR ONE 1800mm Printing Area Large Format PrinterDouble Printhead Structure Barebone Unit, No Printhead, No Software, No Inks | R 41 900 |
 | SKU: F1-1800D/XP600 Large Format Printers FastCOLOUR ONE 1800mm Printing Area Large Format Printer withTwo EPSON XP600 Printheads, No Software, No Inks | R 59 500 |
 | SKU: F1-1804D/UV Large Format Printers FastCOLOUR ONE 1800mm Printing Area Roll-to-Roll UV Ink Large Format Printer, Two EPSON XP600 Printheads & SAi FlexiPRINT Software,, 5L of CMYK & White UV Ink & Cleaner | R 80 900 |
# Prices are all inclusive, with no hidden costs. The prices listed are valid as of 2024-10-08. Additionally, local stock is readily available at the Johannesburg warehouse.
While buying equipment from a Chinese factory may be cheaper, it is more cost-effective and efficient to go with a company that simplifies the process of buying large-format printers – AM.CO.ZA.