eric_washburn Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 <p>I just ordered the 4900 but am having a hard time finding something reasonably priced and stable to put it on. I'd prefer something with casters. Any suggestions? Thanks.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Kahn Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 <p>A sturdy TV cart would probably work...</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_goldhammer Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 <p>http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40196241 works for a 3880 and I would double check the dimensions. The drawers are big enough to hold 13x19 sheet paper.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_mellis Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 <p>Another Ikea suggestion: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/14631607 I use two of these in a dedicated workspace. They are very heavy/solid and have a great deal of storage space.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric_brody Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 <p>I use two Galant desks, also from Ikea. One has the Alex cabinet underneath for paper storage, and on top is my Epson 3800, a Nikon 9000 scanner and a Microtek 1800f scanner. The other holds my Mac Pro tower, keyboard and 24 inch monitor, as well as a stacked stereo and Epson 1280 for document printing. The desks are sturdy and pretty reasonably priced. I'm pretty certain even a beast like the 4900 would fit a Galant, check out the measurements.<br> Good luck.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricklavoie Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 <p>anything that dont shake too much when you touch it will do ; )</p> <p>if you want something make for it, epson use to sell a print cart for around 400$ that is a perfect fit for the 4800/4900 and have tablet with door under to store your paper.</p> <p>Just remember its 85pound.. so whatever you buy, make sure it can support the weight.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_goldhammer Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 <p>@Patrick, according to the specifications it is 115 lbs!</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricklavoie Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 <p>wow.. im not alone that store more weight year after year.. the 4800 was 85pound.. now the 4900 is 115!..</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric_washburn Posted March 30, 2011 Author Share Posted March 30, 2011 <p>Not only is it 115 pounds, but it's 30" X 34" (16" high). Staples just sent out some coupons for 20% off furniture, so I'm thinking maybe something like this: <a href="http://www.staples.com/basyx-Table-Top-T-Leg-Base-for-30-Deep-Tops/product_728571?cmArea=SEARCH">http://www.staples.com/basyx-Table-Top-T-Leg-Base-for-30-Deep-Tops/product_728571?cmArea=SEARCH</a> with either a 5 or 6-foot top. Thanks for all your suggestions.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfoster70 Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 <p>Eric,<br> I second Alan Goldhammers suggestion. I use one with my 4880. It works great and the price is right.</p> <p>Kevin</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric_washburn Posted March 30, 2011 Author Share Posted March 30, 2011 <p>Yes, the additional advantage of drawer storage is a big plus for the Ikea suggestions.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benbangerter Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 <p>I use this: <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S99851435">http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S99851435</a> to hold my sp3800, and the drawer unit Alan recommends fits neatly beneath it, holding paper and ink supplies and flat print storage.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benbangerter Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 <p>Here is what the setup looks like:</p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymond_palmer Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 <p>Not sure what your price range is, and it's not on casters, but here's what my 4900 sits on: <a href="http://www.staples.com/Z-Line-Designs-Onyx-Computer-Desk-and-Bookcase-Clear-Glass-with-Black/product_517258?cm_mmc=GoogleBase-_-Shopping-_-Furniture%3EComputer_Desks-_-517258-SP202DB&cid=CSE:GoogleBase:Furniture:Computer_Desks:517258:SP202DB">http://www.staples.com/Z-Line-Designs-Onyx-Computer-Desk-and-Bookcase-Clear-Glass-with-Black/product_517258?cm_mmc=GoogleBase-_-Shopping-_-Furniture%3EComputer_Desks-_-517258SP202DB&cid=CSE:GoogleBase:Furniture:Computer_Desks:517258:SP202DB</a> The4900 sits on the right, a 2200 on the top left shelf, and a little HP for normal (non-image) printing on the center shelf. </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric_washburn Posted April 3, 2011 Author Share Posted April 3, 2011 <p>Thanks again for the many fine suggestions. I like your setup, Ben--very well thought out. I considered a lot of possibilities (even this, from Rubbermaid: <a href="http://www.buyonlinenow.com/viewitemsAct.asp?classlabel=QRCA&manufactlabel=3100172&SKU=RCP4525BEI&gb=1?utm_source=GoDataFeed&utm_medium=ShoppingEngine&utm_campaign=Pricegrabber&gdftrk=gdfV21806_a_7c173_a_7c392_a_7cRCP4525BEI">http://www.buyonlinenow.com/viewitemsAct.asp?classlabel=QRCA&manufactlabel=3100172&SKU=RCP4525BEI&gb=1?utm_source=GoDataFeed&utm_medium=ShoppingEngine&utm_campaign=Pricegrabber&gdftrk=gdfV21806_a_7c173_a_7c392_a_7cRCP4525BEI</a>, though some of them were ruled out by the size and weight of the 4900. I eventually went with the 30x60 basyx table from Staples, which comes with both glides and casters (equal height) and which doesn't have the braces common to folding tables, which would limit under-table storage.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sofi_inbar Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 <p>I have a sturdy double file cabinet that I had reinforced so that it's very solid.<br> I was warned that vibration harm the print heads and the printer.<br> Following recommendation for a stand on casters, which makes sense if you ever want to move this "monster", I had high quality casters with breaks installed. Now, the unit is not as stable - it shakes a little.<br> I am lost; I can't bring my 4900 home and enjoy it until I resolve this issue.<br />I would appreciate your input! Thanks a lot, Sofi</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sofi_inbar Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 <p>I have a sturdy double file cabinet that I had reinforced so that it's very solid.<br> I was warned that vibration might harm the print heads and the printer.<br> Following recommendation for a stand on casters, which makes sense if you ever want to move this "monster", I had high quality casters with breaks installed. Now, the unit is not as stable - it shakes a little.<br> I am lost; I can't bring my 4900 home and enjoy it until I resolve this issue.<br />I would appreciate your input! Thanks a lot, Sofi</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric_washburn Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 <p>Of the table I had ordered from Staples, only the top half arrived at the store, and, incredibly, Staples couldn't be confident that it could ever guarantee delivery of the rest! So I cancelled the Staples order and got a five-foot long table from another source, which unfortunately I can't remember now. You can use either casters or slider feet; I chose the latter, and the table seems quite stable.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sofi_inbar Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 <p>Thanks for responding.<br> My question is: Is it <strong>OK to keep the casters</strong> (great advantage of allowing moving but not as stable)<br> or the vibration can harm the printer and it's <strong>better to remove the casters</strong>?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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