Discuss the various aspects of heat press technology. Transfer paper, inks, plastisol transfers, vinyl cutters, printers, commercial usage, durability, suppliers, etc.
Hi
just a quick question,I've noticed on alot of websites they don't reccomend HP printers for transfers, can someone give there opinion on the best printer for small jobs. I don't do alot of transfers maybe 50 a month I specialize in embroidery. Thank you for all your help.
Hi
just a quick question,I've noticed on alot of websites they don't reccomend HP printers for transfers, can someone give there opinion on the best printer for small jobs. I don't do alot of transfers maybe 50 a month I specialize in embroidery. Thank you for all your help.
The epson c88 is often recommended here because it has a low pricetag and comes with pigment inks which are good for transfers.
If you search the forums for recommended printers for inkjet transfers you'll find lots more info.
I've been using the intra from imprintables. I don't like the rough hand it leaves. I thought I might try the jetflex i've read lots of good things about it.Do you have a perference.Thanks
I am still in the process of doing stuff...i seem to be going 2 steps forward and 1 step back. I have had problems with the cutter because of the software, then the flippin printer, so im hoping to get everything sorted this week!! I have some transfer paper samples from Target-transfer for lights, so as soon i can get the other things jacked up ill let you know.
Sammy what did you find out about your software and is it fixed now.
Oh yeah not that it matters my name is Brenda my boyfriend signed me up for the forum thats why it shows Chip.Best thing he has done for me lately(HA Ha)
Thank you again for replying. well i havent got any answer from them...so couldnt be arsed waiting, just ordered some artcut software anyway...its a small price to pay if it works. I think i am learning my lessons the hard way...but i keep trying to smile anyway. But this whole business is making my eyes tired. But like yourself i am really glad i signed on to this website.
You may want to pop them another email or call in case they have fallen asleep on there.
I called Wei a couple of times and he stayed with me on the phone until all was well.
My nightmare right now is trying to learn coraldraw, I've been beating my head against the wall all day. I guess that would make me a sorehead .
Believe it or not the artcut has not been so bad.
Please keep me post and I will be glad to help in anyway I can.
Thanks
Just an update, well i purchased some artcut software...its ok, but i thought I had a coralcut plug in on my coral13...turns out I dont
You know what, I have pretty much been tearing my hair out in clumps and handfuls...things seem to go well, then go so wrong. You know I brought these really funky retro flight bags (100% polyester) i thought i would use a target transfer paper which in theory was fine, until i realised the bag wouldnt fit on my press when i swung the platen back ...it did press...well some of it did...i had to laugh it turned out awful!! Then I was messing around with text and had a few nightmares with that in the cutter. I kinda now realise that my cutter does not have an optical eye.....man is this a learning curve! I managed to get some of my garments done and am waiting for them to be put onto my website...so will carry on practicing in the mean time with my coral13 and cutter software.
How's yourself? Let us know
Just an update, well i purchased some artcut software...its ok, but i thought I had a coralcut plug in on my coral13...turns out I dont
You know what, I have pretty much been tearing my hair out in clumps and handfuls...things seem to go well, then go so wrong. You know I brought these really funky retro flight bags (100% polyester) i thought i would use a target transfer paper which in theory was fine, until i realised the bag wouldnt fit on my press when i swung the platen back ...it did press...well some of it did...i had to laugh it turned out awful!! Then I was messing around with text and had a few nightmares with that in the cutter. I kinda now realise that my cutter does not have an optical eye.....man is this a learning curve! I managed to get some of my garments done and am waiting for them to be put onto my website...so will carry on practicing in the mean time with my coral13 and cutter software.
How's yourself? Let us know
Kind Regards
Sammy
Sammy that sounds so familiar
but if it helps things have been going pretty good,my biggest problem is learning the coreldraw12 it's very confusing.It wouldn't be so bad, but I have an embroidery business to, so trying to keep each program separate is really frying my brain.Please feel free to email me with any question and I'll do my best to answer them.I know how it feels to not be able to get a grip on this.Thanks for the update.
Brenda
I think the c88 is recommended for not only the cost, but because you can get a bulk ink system for it too. good luck ..... JB
I bought the cx5000 all in one and found out you can't get the bulk ink, the man at the store said it carried the same ink cartridges as the c88 but it doesn't.It prints very well, so I gues I will hang on to it for awhile.
Brenda
I posted in another printer thread, but apparently the thread-starter was looking for printers for screenprinting (films, etc), rather than heat transfers.
I think this is where I'd best post, looking to buy a wide-format printer for printing pigment based ink on heat transfer paper, something like the c88 but wider. I've read about the r1800 - wondering if this is my best bet or is there something else I should take a look at?
Any ideas/thoughts appreciated....thanks!
Heat transfer printing 
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...it did press...well some of it did...i had to laugh it turned out awful!! Then I was messing around with text and had a few nightmares with that in the cutter. I kinda now realise that my cutter does not have an optical eye.....man is this a learning curve! I managed to get some of my garments done and am waiting for them to be put onto my website...so will carry on practicing in the mean time with my coral13 and cutter software.
