The Press in on the way but...printer, ink, material?
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The Press in on the way but...printer, ink, material?
The Press in on the way but...printer, ink, material?
Everyone has been so helpful so far and I thank you all very much. Being SO NEW to this I have learned so much from you all, unfortuneately I end up with more questions. (So sorry)
So, I have my press on order, now on to the printer. Earlier I stated that I had a hp deskjet 6122 and was warned that I have the WRONG printer and need a new one that has pigment inks. Welllllll, I went to Best Buy looking for an epson cx88 and they didn't have a clue as to what I was talking about. I ended up with a lady selling cannon's with a scanners, copier, dishwasher and trash compactor attached (ok I did add the dishwasher and trash compactor but it had EVERYTHING else) all for a measly $650.00. I could print out one heck of a photo with that set up I'll tell you.
So I tried to get some answers as to what kind of inks were used and why they were different from my hp deskjet. There we ran into a snag, the ONLY printers that used pigment ink as opposed to dye were the monster all inclusive printers.
HELP!!! All I need is a decent printer with the right kind of ink. Do I find the epson and purchase the ink elsewhere? And where pray tell to I find the right epson?
Also, I think I have the paper issue ironed out (forgive the pun), but that brings up the matter of the material of the shirt. I always thought 100% cotton was best, is that true? So far I have been wrong about just about everything.
I am VERY excited to get into this, but I really do want to do the right thing.
Re: The Press in on the way but...printer, ink, material?
You should get the c88+.. You should get the c88+..You should get the c88+..You should get the c88+..You should get the c88+..Oh and You should get the c88+..
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Re: The Press in on the way but...printer, ink, material?
Ask for the C88+not the "CX". CX models are Epson's All in One models. I will be buying a CX because I need a scanner but if you don't the C88+ is very popular as the others mentioned. The inks can be purchased at most electronic/office supply stores under the Epson label. Several industry suppliers also have a CIS system available for the C88+ model which gives you options in the future if needed.
50/50 vs 100 should have no bearing. The Gildan 2000 T is a very popular choice in the industry. It is 100% cotton, available in many colors if needed, very price competive and available at most suppliers.
Re: The Press in on the way but...printer, ink, material?
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Originally Posted by Nester
Thanks VERY much for the information. I think that I can get started now! I just don't know what I would do with out you all!!
Signed,
Happy in Maryland
Lisa
Not so fast...that c88 printer is a small format printer 8.5x11 sheets. The t-shirt trends today are for larger images. You put an 8.5 x11 print on an xl or anything larger and it will be painfully small. Look into a larger format printer like the 1280.
Re: The Press in on the way but...printer, ink, material?
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Look into a larger format printer like the 1280.
david you should have told her that the 1280 is a dye ink printer and if she does go with that model she should also get a bulk ink system. By the way Lisa the c88+ is about 80 bucks the 1280 is about $300 and a bulk shystem could be another $200-$300.
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Re: The Press in on the way but...printer, ink, material?
Hey Thanks! I really don't have a huge amount of cash to start this as it is simply a side line to my current business. I have always wanted to do this and finally got the nerve to take the plunge. I think I have some neat ideas and can't wait to get started. I really don't know what I would have done with out all the WONDERFUL help from everyone. I am sure I'll have LOTS more questions to come but I also look forward to sharing great results.
Re: The Press in on the way but...printer, ink, material?
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Originally Posted by Nester
that brings up the matter of the material of the shirt. I always thought 100% cotton was best, is that true?
It's a matter of preference. Either works fine with transfers, so you can use whichever (a lot of people prefer 100% cotton, though when it's come up on the forums a lot of people here like 50/50 too... so either way really).
Re: The Press in on the way but...printer, ink, material?
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Originally Posted by badalou
You should get the c88+.. You should get the c88+..You should get the c88+..You should get the c88+..You should get the c88+..Oh and You should get the c88+..
Lou, I have never figured out what the difference is between the plain C88 and the C88+ ... can you enlighten?
I just ordered a refurbed C88 for $49 including a set of Durabrite inks from the Epson site. I clicked BUY before I realized it was not the +, but then I wasn't sure what the difference was anyway. For anyone looking for a cheap C88 without the +, you might want to look there (under Clearance).
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