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I'm about to start up again and I have basic questions

1. Should I forget about my Epson 1280 and just get a c88 because it will be less of a hassle with a bulk ink system?

2. What bulk system should I get for either?

3. Is magic mix ink the best to get?

4. Is Iron-all paper best for light colored shirts?

5. Is New Milford Photo Dark best for darks? (I have tried both of these papers in the past and liked them quite a bit)

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Rodney

Quote: 1. Should I forget about my Epson 1280 and just get a c88 because it will be less of a hassle with a bulk ink system?

It probably depends on the volume you'll be doing. I don't think everyone needs a CIS system, but if you're doing the volume, it might help. I think there might even be CIS systems for the 1280 (but don't quote me on that)

Quote: 2. What bulk system should I get for either?

Here's a list of great topics about CIS systems, Coastal Business sells one that might fit your needs if you go in that direction. Here's Lou doing a video about one: Video Tutorial: CIS Bulk Ink System Videos Now On! Epson C88+

Quote: 4. Is Iron-all paper best for light colored shirts?

Some people seem to think so Others use transjet II paper.

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Solmu

Quote: Originally Posted by Rodney I think there might even be CIS systems for the 1280 (but don't quote me on that)

Bwahahahaha! You hath been quoted!

Ahem. Yes, well. You're right, you can get a CIS for the 1280.

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Twinge

I think the original question was more referring to the hassle of using a bulk ink system with the 1280 as opposed to the C88 - not asking wheter to use a CIS at all.

I think the answer to that question depends on wheter or not you'll be printing larger than 8x10.5 designs. If you will, the 1280 is probably your only choice; people DO tend to report more problems getting this model to work with bulk ink systems than other models, but it should eventually work well after some frustration and tweaking =)

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suju

Hi all,
I'm new to this and have been spending hours reading all the forums. Seems like the more I read, the more I realize how little I know ;o( I want to purchase all my equipment in the next couple of weeks, but now I'm confused about the type of ink system to get. I'm planning on doing t-shirts and mugs, so I will get 2 printers, one for pigment ink and one for sub ink. But now the question is, do I need to purchase a CIS system for both printers? What type of volume do you need to justify purchasing a CIS system? Rodney, I was surprised to read in one of your posts that you do not use a CIS system. So, what to do you use? just cartridges?

Thanks!

 

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