anewbeginning

Hey all,
I was just wondering what brand/model heatpress you all use to cure your prints, how much they cost, where you got them from and if you're happy with them. I was considering buying one and figured this would be the best place for research.

Thanks
Anewbeginning

 

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jppurdon

We have a couple Geo Knights that are auto release set with a timer never burn a shirt leaving in to long set time and will pop up when time is done. Never had a problem. We got ours with a package from SWF East.

 

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binki

We have a DK20S not the auto but it works great otherwise.

 

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PinkFreud

I have a manual swing-away Instapress which is great for pretreating because the upper platen swings away....But I also have an automatic lift Hotronix and I agree with JpPurdon that there is no problem curing the print successfully using the heavier pressure required to trigger the automatic lift...and I sure love that automatic lift

 

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binki

I also know of one person that uses a dryer so no heat pressing is needed. Just a monkey to catch the finished product off the end, very cool, er, hot.

 

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anewbeginning

Quote: Originally Posted by binki I also know of one person that uses a dryer so no heat pressing is needed. Just a monkey to catch the finished product off the end, very cool, er, hot.

Hey Binki. I'm actually a customer of a DTG printer who feeds the tees through a heat tunnel which is where my problem comes from. I dont believe the heat tunnel cures the inks properly and they end up fading a fair bit after 4-5 washes. I took one of the designs and pressed a standard iron on it on the highest heat (no steam) for 10 - 15 secs which i accidently burnt slightly.
The burn came off after the first wash, however after 3 washes there was a distinct difference where I had the iron to where the iron was not. The ironed section of the print retained the colour and still looks like a brand new print where as the non ironed section had faded around 8% already.
I'll upload a pic of a section of the tee abit later when I am ready to give away hints to who I am.

Thanks everybody for the current feedback, even though I am just a customer of a printer I have a greater understanding of whats going on behind the scenes from this forum.

Cheers
Anewbeginning

 

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