T-Shirt Forums - Direct to Garment (DTG) Inkjet Printing http://www.t-shirtforums.com Discuss the various aspects of direct to garment printing. DTG printers include Brother, T-Jet, Flexi-Jet, DTG Kiosk, Kornit, Mimaki, Tex-Jet and others! Discuss and learn about this up and coming printing technology. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:03:51 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.t-shirtforums.com/styles/tf/misc/rss.jpg T-Shirt Forums - Direct to Garment (DTG) Inkjet Printing http://www.t-shirtforums.com <![CDATA[[Need Help Selecting Which DTG Machine to Buy] Looking to talk to a home based operator.]]> http://www.t-shirtforums.com/direct-garment-dtg-inkjet-printing/t102249.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:05:51 GMT I am looking into adding a digital garment printer to my existing in home promo product business. I am looking to ask some questions about which printer is best to work with, what to expect in the way of maintance. I get quite a few request for small runs of t-shirts and my screen printer and I... I am looking into adding a digital garment printer to my existing in home promo product business. I am looking to ask some questions about which printer is best to work with, what to expect in the way of maintance.

I get quite a few request for small runs of t-shirts and my screen printer and I have discussed that this might be the best way for me to go after additional business.

thanks,
Michael ]]> Direct to Garment (DTG) Inkjet Printing mpwagner http://www.t-shirtforums.com/direct-garment-dtg-inkjet-printing/t102249.html Designer studio? http://www.t-shirtforums.com/direct-garment-dtg-inkjet-printing/t102109.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:29:31 GMT Does anybody use wePrint Design Studio | (http://weprintdesignstudio.com/) Does anybody use wePrint Design Studio | ]]> Direct to Garment (DTG) Inkjet Printing WholesalePrint http://www.t-shirtforums.com/direct-garment-dtg-inkjet-printing/t102109.html <![CDATA[[Need Help Selecting Which DTG Machine to Buy] Looking to start at home business]]> http://www.t-shirtforums.com/direct-garment-dtg-inkjet-printing/t102088.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:18:46 GMT Hello, Looking for some info from the great internet cloud...we are interested in buying an DTG printer. My head is spinning, would like to have a few suggestion as what may be a good quality printer without busting the bank. Printing to dark garments a must. Any suggestions please... Thanks Greg Hello,
Looking for some info from the great internet cloud...we are interested in buying an DTG printer. My head is spinning, would like to have a few suggestion as what may be a good quality printer without busting the bank. Printing to dark garments a must. Any suggestions please...

Thanks
Greg ]]> Direct to Garment (DTG) Inkjet Printing jet_prop http://www.t-shirtforums.com/direct-garment-dtg-inkjet-printing/t102088.html Has anyone purchased a DTG printer from directprinters.net? http://www.t-shirtforums.com/direct-garment-dtg-inkjet-printing/t101981.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:18:30 GMT Has anyone purchased a printer from DIRECTPRINTERSINTERFACE (http://www.directprinters.net/)? How is the performance? It is really affordable ($3,500). Has anyone purchased a printer from DIRECTPRINTERSINTERFACE? How is the performance?

It is really affordable ($3,500). ]]> Direct to Garment (DTG) Inkjet Printing jerrybautista http://www.t-shirtforums.com/direct-garment-dtg-inkjet-printing/t101981.html Epson 4800 Service Req Error 00010004 http://www.t-shirtforums.com/direct-garment-dtg-inkjet-printing/t101774.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:07:40 GMT Can someone help me with this error? serv error 00010004. I took the head out to clean it and put it back. Machine gives the error when turning printer on and head tries to leave the capping station. Can someone help me with this error? serv error 00010004.
I took the head out to clean it and put it back. Machine gives the error when turning printer on and head tries to leave the capping station. ]]> Direct to Garment (DTG) Inkjet Printing out da box http://www.t-shirtforums.com/direct-garment-dtg-inkjet-printing/t101774.html Is DTG Ready for a Small Clothing Line? http://www.t-shirtforums.com/direct-garment-dtg-inkjet-printing/t101745.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:21:00 GMT Question: Is DTG Printing ready for a small Clothing Line?

As a clothing line, I need the ability to print samples of new designs, and print small to medium runs on demand. I'm only printing for my own line and no outside work is planned.

So...is a machine like the HM1 viable, or do I have to wait for and cough up $50K for the Kornit Breeze, or Brother 782 to get the quality, ease of use, reliability, consistency, for a $2-$3 cost per print + the $50 per day lease payment?

I've got samples from the 2 Long Beach 2009 shows and I think the Brother 782 (Tiger on Navy) and the Kornit (Dragon) are beautiful and have washed well.

I'm trying to compare current and near future DTG to Silkscreening with an outside printer at $2 per print with minimums and screen charges, to getting a used silkscreen press and all of the mess.

Thank You. ]]> Direct to Garment (DTG) Inkjet Printing PPop http://www.t-shirtforums.com/direct-garment-dtg-inkjet-printing/t101745.html <![CDATA[[Inks for DTG Printing] Kothari Print Pro]]> http://www.t-shirtforums.com/direct-garment-dtg-inkjet-printing/t101733.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:01:49 GMT Hi everyone, Just wondering is anyone using Kothari Print Pro for printing and how accurate is the ink cost calculation function in this software? Hi everyone,
Just wondering is anyone using Kothari Print Pro for printing and how accurate is the ink cost calculation function in this software? ]]> Direct to Garment (DTG) Inkjet Printing spektrum http://www.t-shirtforums.com/direct-garment-dtg-inkjet-printing/t101733.html General Epson 48xx DTG Ink Oozing Problem/Channel Clog http://www.t-shirtforums.com/direct-garment-dtg-inkjet-printing/t101725.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:01:02 GMT I haven't seen this problem before and all of the usual parts swaps are not working on this. So I'm hoping somebody here with more experience then I can shed some light on the matter.

Have an Espon 4800 based DTG machine in which the cyan nozzle constantly drips/oozes ink and clogs (see attached picture).

I imagined it was due to air getting in the line before the cartridge/head which was causing the problem. With that in mind I have so far:

New O-Rings for both sides of the Elbow at the Print Head
New Elbow to the Print Head
New Damper (twice)
New Ink Cartridge

All fittings are snug, humidity, etc - is all at optimum levels (other printers running in the same room do not have this problem)

I am able to pull a vacuum on the line with the levers up - but the cyan ink always seems to continually ooze out and clog the head withing 10-15 minutes of cleaning/wiping the existing ooze off the head. (Prints Cyan just fine when the head isn't covered in garbage).

None of the other channels do this - and this printer originally didn't demonstrate this issue.

If anyone here has seen this or has any other ideas on what else to swap/look into - let me know!

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]]> Direct to Garment (DTG) Inkjet Printing ryanwestman http://www.t-shirtforums.com/direct-garment-dtg-inkjet-printing/t101725.html Personalised Garments http://www.t-shirtforums.com/direct-garment-dtg-inkjet-printing/t101606.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:56:54 GMT We are a UK based business looking to launch a small range of _*personalised*_ clothing items (Hoodies and T-Shirts) in 2010. We are looking for a supplier that can handle personalised products - Our best estimates range from 100 to 1000 items per week. Products personalised in one colour (mono).... We are a UK based business looking to launch a small range of personalised clothing items (Hoodies and T-Shirts) in 2010. We are looking for a supplier that can handle personalised products - Our best estimates range from 100 to 1000 items per week. Products personalised in one colour (mono). Can any one help us locate UK/European suppliers to produce the product? ]]> Direct to Garment (DTG) Inkjet Printing QRazystuff.com http://www.t-shirtforums.com/direct-garment-dtg-inkjet-printing/t101606.html <![CDATA[[DTG Pretreatment] Alternative for printing on polyester if purchasing a DTG?]]> http://www.t-shirtforums.com/direct-garment-dtg-inkjet-printing/t101508.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:19:57 GMT I am purchasing a direct-to-garment printer (DTG HM1C) in the near future and it does not have the capability to print on mesh athletic jerseys (Polyester) What is the best route to take for my business for being able to do material like this ? (inkjet transfer, vinyl, etc.....) or has someone... I am purchasing a direct-to-garment printer (DTG HM1C) in the near future and it does not have the capability to print on mesh athletic jerseys (Polyester) What is the best route to take for my business for being able to do material like this ? (inkjet transfer, vinyl, etc.....) or has someone found a way to print on material that is mostly poly with a DTG ? ]]> Direct to Garment (DTG) Inkjet Printing wdhockey http://www.t-shirtforums.com/direct-garment-dtg-inkjet-printing/t101508.html need DTG printers new york http://www.t-shirtforums.com/direct-garment-dtg-inkjet-printing/t101434.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:00:20 GMT need DTG printers in new york sumone who can print thanks need DTG printers in new york sumone who can print thanks ]]> Direct to Garment (DTG) Inkjet Printing LOVAL http://www.t-shirtforums.com/direct-garment-dtg-inkjet-printing/t101434.html where is DTG technology going and are the machines any more reliable today than 2 years ago? http://www.t-shirtforums.com/direct-garment-dtg-inkjet-printing/t101410.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:59:27 GMT I have noticed that the postings on DTG are out-dated. There are some new posts but very little. I am considering the purchase of dtg printer but with the lack of new information or new success with new technology your left with mostly a parade of old messages stating yes its a good printer, than... I have noticed that the postings on DTG are out-dated. There are some new posts but very little. I am considering the purchase of dtg printer but with the lack of new information or new success with new technology your left with mostly a parade of old messages stating yes its a good printer, than no it isn't, yes, no. This, along with the lack of new postings makes one question where this technology is going and if the machines are any more reliable today than 2 years ago. ]]> Direct to Garment (DTG) Inkjet Printing inurdreams http://www.t-shirtforums.com/direct-garment-dtg-inkjet-printing/t101410.html What is the average price of ink per shirt for dtg on black shirt Brother or Kornit? http://www.t-shirtforums.com/direct-garment-dtg-inkjet-printing/t101340.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:49:35 GMT What is the average price of ink per shirt for dtg on black shirt with two passes of white, 1 pass color for a full 10x13 image on either the brother or the kornit. What is the average price of ink per shirt for dtg on black shirt with two passes of white, 1 pass color for a full 10x13 image on either the brother or the kornit. ]]> Direct to Garment (DTG) Inkjet Printing inurdreams http://www.t-shirtforums.com/direct-garment-dtg-inkjet-printing/t101340.html Wagner Sprayer Maintenance http://www.t-shirtforums.com/direct-garment-dtg-inkjet-printing/t101266.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:00:57 GMT The Wagner Control Spray Sprayer is the main electric sprayer used to apply pretreatment. My service and support techs have noticed quite a few users of the Wagner Control Spray are not maintaining their sprayers properly. This will lead to pretreatment problems. As much as I would everyone to... The Wagner Control Spray Sprayer is the main electric sprayer used to apply pretreatment. My service and support techs have noticed quite a few users of the Wagner Control Spray are not maintaining their sprayers properly. This will lead to pretreatment problems.

As much as I would everyone to buy our SpeedTreater Automatic Pretreater, I realize that most will continue to use the Wagner sprayer to hand spray. Maintaining the Wagner is not difficult and should be part of your regular schedule. Once a week empty out the pretreatment you have in the gun. Fill the container with hot water and spray the gun into a bucket or a sink for about 3 minutes. This helps flush out the entire spray mechanism which will help keep it running well. Then just empty the water out and refill it back up with pretreatment.

One item users tend to ignore are the filters in the back of the sprayer power unit. Over time they do get dirty. If the air flow into the sprayer gets impeded the gun will not spray properly. The filters are inexpensive and very easy to change out. Just unscrew the two screws in the back, take off the cover, and the filters are right there (see picture below).

Proper pretreating is crucial to getting white ink to print well. Keeping your sprayer in top form will help in applying the correct lay down.

Harry
Equipment Zone
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]]> Direct to Garment (DTG) Inkjet Printing equipmentzone http://www.t-shirtforums.com/direct-garment-dtg-inkjet-printing/t101266.html help! how good is the UN-TS-M09 DTG machine? http://www.t-shirtforums.com/direct-garment-dtg-inkjet-printing/t101243.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:52:11 GMT HI GUYS I NEED YOUR HELP, I THINKING TO START MY OWN BUSSINES, I WANT TO BUY THESE MACHINE UN-TS-M09 (UN-TS-M09,custom t-shirts,t-shirt printing,t-shirt design,t-shirt printer,screen printing,t-shirt screen printing (http://www.tshirtpainter.com/t-shirtprinter/t-shirt-printer012/)) SOMEBODY CAN... HI GUYS I NEED YOUR HELP, I THINKING TO START MY OWN BUSSINES, I WANT TO BUY THESE MACHINE UN-TS-M09 (UN-TS-M09,custom t-shirts,t-shirt printing,t-shirt design,t-shirt printer,screen printing,t-shirt screen printing) SOMEBODY CAN TELL ME HOW GOOD IS THIS MACHINE? IF YOU HAVE ANY EXPERIENCE WITH IT

THANKS! ]]> Direct to Garment (DTG) Inkjet Printing racataca http://www.t-shirtforums.com/direct-garment-dtg-inkjet-printing/t101243.html