Discuss the various aspects of heat press technology. Transfer paper, inks, plastisol transfers, vinyl cutters, printers, commercial usage, durability, suppliers, etc.
I've been looking on the internet trying to get ideas for designing my site. I will be initially producing inkjet transfers and have been unable to find any sites doing this. What I'm trying to find out is how other sites are "explaining" the difference in quality between inkjet transfers and other types of printing. I want to produce a quality product, but I'm aware of the drawbacks of inkjet transfers. The last thing I want is a bunch of returns. Any ideas?
Also, is anyone actually making any money doing this? I'm not looking to have a huge business, but I would like to make my equipment pay for itself.
If you have any concerns about quality, I think you should get some actual samples of inkjet printed tees and put them through a couple of wash tests before you commit to this as your print method.
I am definitely looking at having some custom plastisol sheets done. I am interested in a getting a vinyl cutter but figured I'd get my press paid for first then step up to the vinyl cutter. Thanks for the thoughts!
If you have any concerns about quality, I think you should get some actual samples of inkjet printed tees and put them through a couple of wash tests before you commit to this as your print method.
I agree, for some, the quality will be perfect for their needs and their customers.
For others, they wouldn't dream of selling a t-shirt like that.
There's all types of customers, so you would really need to see it yourself to see if it would work for your business.
what about the new duracotton?
They are praising that on another thread, I got a printed sample and it seems quite nice.
I'll grant you when I tried it in my printer it also printed nicely until I reset some parameters to different paper specs,--- ooooo not good then.
But if I can get it to work like the sample they sent, then I would have no problem offering it to clients and both I and my clients are picky.
djl
InkJet transfer Heat-Press Quality 
