T-Shirt Forums - Printers and Inks for Inkjet and Laser Transfers http://www.t-shirtforums.com Discuss the different brands, makes and models of printers used to print inkjet and laser heat transfers. Also includes information on the inks that can be used to make your own transfers. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:25:09 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.t-shirtforums.com/styles/tf/misc/rss.jpg T-Shirt Forums - Printers and Inks for Inkjet and Laser Transfers http://www.t-shirtforums.com Another Inkjet vs Laser http://www.t-shirtforums.com/printers-inks-inkjet-laser-transfers/t102309.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:23:42 GMT Hello,
After doing some research, I noticed that there is quite a bit of debate about inkjets vs laser printer transfers. A lot of the information I found on this forum seemed to be a bit out dated so I decided to make a new thread. Idealy, I'm looking for a method that works well with both darks and light, but I can live with only light t-shirts. I hear that there is a new 3G Jet paper for inkjets that looks promising. Has anyone had any luck with it? Also, I was wondering about imageclip paper for darks when it comes to laser printers? Money isn't too much of an issue as long as I can keep it under the $5k mark.

Also, which would be the best printer for either method? Thanks for the help folks. The amount of helpful information on this website is truly inspiring. ]]> Printers and Inks for Inkjet and Laser Transfers PcFlyer77 http://www.t-shirtforums.com/printers-inks-inkjet-laser-transfers/t102309.html I need to replace my Epson C120 http://www.t-shirtforums.com/printers-inks-inkjet-laser-transfers/t102286.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:06:29 GMT I need to replace my Epson C120. Should I buy the Epson Workforce 30? Is it the same thing? I use the Durabright Inks. Thanks, Michelle I need to replace my Epson C120. Should I buy the Epson Workforce 30? Is it the same thing? I use the Durabright Inks.

Thanks,

Michelle ]]> Printers and Inks for Inkjet and Laser Transfers mylunabell http://www.t-shirtforums.com/printers-inks-inkjet-laser-transfers/t102286.html <![CDATA[[Epson Printers] Inks??]]> http://www.t-shirtforums.com/printers-inks-inkjet-laser-transfers/t102143.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:08:16 GMT Hi all!! I am very new to this and am still researching the equipment I need to buy. I have done ALOT of reading on this site and I think I am leaning towards heat transfer method using inkjet printing. I have read many great things about the Epson 1400 and I believe that is what I will go with. ... Hi all!! I am very new to this and am still researching the equipment I need to buy. I have done ALOT of reading on this site and I think I am leaning towards heat transfer method using inkjet printing. I have read many great things about the Epson 1400 and I believe that is what I will go with. My first question is I about dye sub? I get a little confused when reading threads and am not sure of the difference (if there is one) between dye sub and heat transfer. Some threads talk like pigment inks are for heat transfer but is that the same as dye sub? Also, can this method be used to also print on dark fabrics? I would like to be able to print on light and dark and be able to use the same set up. Can I do this and only have to use a special type of paper for dark shirts? Any help would be greatly appreciated. I am trying to make sure I don't waste money and get the right equipment the first time. THANKS SO MUCH IN ADVANCE :) ]]> Printers and Inks for Inkjet and Laser Transfers clay525 http://www.t-shirtforums.com/printers-inks-inkjet-laser-transfers/t102143.html <![CDATA[[Epson Printers] Whats a good Epson printer?]]> http://www.t-shirtforums.com/printers-inks-inkjet-laser-transfers/t102102.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:53:17 GMT Hi I am new to all of this, I want to start making my own shirts rather then outsourcing to save a little money. I have heard that Epson Printers are usually the best for Heat Transfers for T-Shirts. I have looked around but I am not sure which Epson printer will work well. I am looking to spend... Hi I am new to all of this, I want to start making my own shirts rather then outsourcing to save a little money. I have heard that Epson Printers are usually the best for Heat Transfers for T-Shirts. I have looked around but I am not sure which Epson printer will work well. I am looking to spend around $200-$400 on the printer will that be enough to get a some what descent Epson Pritner?

Also for the heat press I am looking at is the TRANSPRO 15X15 through ProWorld. Any suggestions on the Heat Press?

Any help would be greatly appriciated. ]]> Printers and Inks for Inkjet and Laser Transfers koastal http://www.t-shirtforums.com/printers-inks-inkjet-laser-transfers/t102102.html which type of printing to start with ? http://www.t-shirtforums.com/printers-inks-inkjet-laser-transfers/t101894.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:07:47 GMT hi, i m totally new to the t-shirt design industry. I want to start with a minimum quantity only order based (only in my local market), as if i get 2-3 orders per day i wanna get my t-shirts print after the order is placed and then deliver to the clinet next day. Question: which type of prining... hi,
i m totally new to the t-shirt design industry. I want to start with a minimum quantity only order based (only in my local market), as if i get 2-3 orders per day i wanna get my t-shirts print after the order is placed and then deliver to the clinet next day.
Question: which type of prining is beeter for me? if i want to print at home with something liek digital printer. Is there any small printing machine or printer which can help me out and i can operate it myself.

lot of question but i know...... it's my start:)

Thanks in advance! ]]> Printers and Inks for Inkjet and Laser Transfers pari http://www.t-shirtforums.com/printers-inks-inkjet-laser-transfers/t101894.html How do I transfer my Epson 1400 over to pigment inks http://www.t-shirtforums.com/printers-inks-inkjet-laser-transfers/t101777.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:44:51 GMT OK....I have got the 1400 and the cart system from inkjetfly is what I am settling on. My question is, what do I have to do to my 1400 to get it to work with the pigment inks. Again, printer is still in box, so I will be starting from scratch. Thanks a lot....This forum has been an incredible... OK....I have got the 1400 and the cart system from inkjetfly is what I am settling on. My question is, what do I have to do to my 1400 to get it to work with the pigment inks. Again, printer is still in box, so I will be starting from scratch. Thanks a lot....This forum has been an incredible resource for me.
Chad ]]> Printers and Inks for Inkjet and Laser Transfers Git-Bit http://www.t-shirtforums.com/printers-inks-inkjet-laser-transfers/t101777.html <![CDATA[[Epson Printers] Help Please!! Prints are coming out too bright, especially REDS!!]]> http://www.t-shirtforums.com/printers-inks-inkjet-laser-transfers/t101338.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:12:48 GMT Hi all, :)

Its been a long time since I posted, But I am so hoping someone may be able to help me!! I've had my sublimation business for a couple of years now, and for the past year have been using the epson 1400 printer with air tanium inks, (bulk flow system) without any problems! (no major)

I have not knowingly altered any settings, but everything i now print is coming out almost luminous!! I have bright reds printing where there should be browns!!!

I have a sawgrass ICC ArTainium profile installed..I checked it, I think its as it should be... I have tried playing around with every setting I can think of but it always prints the same...mostly reds everywhere!! :mad:

I use photoshop to print my images, which are photos & graphics... I can't see I have changed anything here either!

I am having to refund customers, because I cannot print!! I am tearing my hair out here! There doesn't seem to be anyone to help when your printer goes wrong...Epson just say they can't help because I am not using genuine inks/paper!!

Hope someone may have an idea of what I can do...Thanks in advance!!! :rolleyes:
 ]]> Printers and Inks for Inkjet and Laser Transfers lizacwilson http://www.t-shirtforums.com/printers-inks-inkjet-laser-transfers/t101338.html Does anyone know a color code for BRIGHT Orange (florescent) to print heat transfers http://www.t-shirtforums.com/printers-inks-inkjet-laser-transfers/t100843.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:02:03 GMT Does anyone know a color code for BRIGHT Orange (florescent) to print out on jet pro for heat pressing.Thanks Does anyone know a color code for BRIGHT Orange (florescent) to print out on jet pro for heat pressing.Thanks ]]> Printers and Inks for Inkjet and Laser Transfers leisure http://www.t-shirtforums.com/printers-inks-inkjet-laser-transfers/t100843.html <![CDATA[[Epson Printers] Noobe need help here:)]]> http://www.t-shirtforums.com/printers-inks-inkjet-laser-transfers/t100574.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:17:19 GMT Hi everyone, My name is Rene and I'm going to be starting my own business in the printing. I been doing some reseach on this forum BTW"Perfect Resouce here" about printing and decided to start printing out logo of my own on T-shirts. I was thinking about screen printing but then Heat press caught my eye and I'm going to stick with it.

So here's my question, What is the best/low cost printer that is available. I plan to make logo's up to 15X15. Any ideas? How about this printer to start with, the Brother MFC5890CN. I know I can't print the size I wan't but I can always improvise.

Can't wait to hear all input's about this. Thanks in advance.:) ]]> Printers and Inks for Inkjet and Laser Transfers rene41195 http://www.t-shirtforums.com/printers-inks-inkjet-laser-transfers/t100574.html Help - white text on to dark fabrics http://www.t-shirtforums.com/printers-inks-inkjet-laser-transfers/t100493.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:29:32 GMT Hi All

I am a newbie to the forum and also to the t-shirt world. Well not completely new, I have been wearing them for years, but I am now excitedly toying with the idea of starting my own venture.

I guess the big question ... 'should I?' ... only I can answer.

It strikes me as an existing and potentially quite fun media to launch my designs onto.

Any advice for a newbie will be truly welcomed; I guess my big query is to laser printers … how do I transfer white text onto a dark back ground? - so far it is making NO sense to me :confused: ]]> Printers and Inks for Inkjet and Laser Transfers Dolly P http://www.t-shirtforums.com/printers-inks-inkjet-laser-transfers/t100493.html Sublimation ink ICC Profile issues http://www.t-shirtforums.com/printers-inks-inkjet-laser-transfers/t100325.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:00:01 GMT I tried posting in the sublimation forum, but haven't received much for replies. I thought I might try here. I am having some strange results with my color when printing to my Workforce 30 printer using ArTainium ink on ImageRight sublimation paper. The colors all look much different than that of my pigmented heat transfer ink on JPSS paper. The blacks, greys, and silvers are all a little on the purple side, and the red has a slightly orange tint to it. I used the color correction software from coastal business made for the sawgrass ink, with my printer, and I'm using their paper. I'm sure it is configured as they describe and it is using their ICC Profile. Anyone have any suggestions?

Here's the link to my older thread:
http://www.t-shirtforums.com/dye-sub...on/t98983.html

Thanks,
Matt ]]> Printers and Inks for Inkjet and Laser Transfers Tyrant_007 http://www.t-shirtforums.com/printers-inks-inkjet-laser-transfers/t100325.html <![CDATA[[Continuous Ink Systems - CIS] HP DeskJet1220C]]> http://www.t-shirtforums.com/printers-inks-inkjet-laser-transfers/t100319.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:32:17 GMT I would like to add a bulk ink supply system to my HP DeskJet. Ink type used in system, is HP Deskjet 1220C Pigment.

Will this ink work with light and dark transfer paper, are their any specific brands or will just about any good transfer paper work?

I sure don't want to spend Price: $ 78.14 and then find out it does not print well on the transfer paper.
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]]> Printers and Inks for Inkjet and Laser Transfers chino1 http://www.t-shirtforums.com/printers-inks-inkjet-laser-transfers/t100319.html OKI C810N Cheaper A3 laser http://www.t-shirtforums.com/printers-inks-inkjet-laser-transfers/t100099.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:21:32 GMT Anybody knows if i can use this in a small buisness, involving transfer paper, it cost about 1000 Euro here in eastern europe. For now i decided, reading this forum to buy the Graphtec ce5000-60 for cut, the next step is the printer... An alternative will be to buy a refurbished a3 laser printer,... Anybody knows if i can use this in a small buisness, involving transfer paper, it cost about 1000 Euro here in eastern europe.
For now i decided, reading this forum to buy the Graphtec ce5000-60 for cut, the next step is the printer...
An alternative will be to buy a refurbished a3 laser printer, is this solution ok?

sorry for my english

Nobody, it's diferent from the oki 8800 that all are talking about?
Will be any compatibility issue with the transfer paper?
The price is half the other laser a3 color printers ]]> Printers and Inks for Inkjet and Laser Transfers nowories http://www.t-shirtforums.com/printers-inks-inkjet-laser-transfers/t100099.html <![CDATA[[Canon Printers] Can I use a Canon i9900 for transfers?]]> http://www.t-shirtforums.com/printers-inks-inkjet-laser-transfers/t100076.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 19:20:37 GMT Can I use a Canon i9900 for t-shirt and mug transfers? If so, what is the best ink and transfer paper to use? Also, does anyone know of a CISS that would work for this? Can I use a Canon i9900 for t-shirt and mug transfers? If so, what is the best ink and transfer paper to use? Also, does anyone know of a CISS that would work for this? ]]> Printers and Inks for Inkjet and Laser Transfers agentx http://www.t-shirtforums.com/printers-inks-inkjet-laser-transfers/t100076.html <![CDATA[[HP Printers] Problem printing transfers on a HP 8550 Laserjet]]> http://www.t-shirtforums.com/printers-inks-inkjet-laser-transfers/t100075.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 19:18:29 GMT I have a HP Laserjet 8550. I tried Lasersoft paper in it and it melted into and bound all up in the fuser. Anyone have any ideas how to make transfers (t-shirt and Mug) with the HP Laserjet 8550? I have a HP Laserjet 8550. I tried Lasersoft paper in it and it melted into and bound all up in the fuser. Anyone have any ideas how to make transfers (t-shirt and Mug) with the HP Laserjet 8550? ]]> Printers and Inks for Inkjet and Laser Transfers agentx http://www.t-shirtforums.com/printers-inks-inkjet-laser-transfers/t100075.html