Discuss the various aspects of heat press technology. Transfer paper, inks, plastisol transfers, vinyl cutters, printers, commercial usage, durability, suppliers, etc.
I had this printer never hooked it up, now my 1280 died and went to hook it up has a plug for a firewall but I don't have a place to put it on my computer do I really need this hooked up. Thanks for any help
I suspect you mean 'firewire' not 'firewall' If you don't have a firewire plug on your computer you will have to buy a card and put in. if you have a card slot like in a notebook here is a link to an adaptor USB / Firewire 2+2 CardBus Adaptor - M5271
It might be easier/cheaper in the long run to get a new printer.. c88+ is 45 USD from epson store...refurb..with free shipping...Staples has the new Epson C120 for less than 75 USD...
Are we talking about the Epson R1800? 8 color including the red and blue?
AC88+ (CMYK) 4 color would be better?
what about the C120 (CMYK) 4 color(2 high capcity blacks) even better?
My first concern about the C120, if so new is that no refillable cartridges nor bulk ink systems will be available?
I don't know if it is due to misinformation, but I get the general consensus that the 4 color(CMYK) inkejet printers do not produce a true color output. They generally tend to ouput images(photos) that are teal blue?
Am I straight on that? I know I am full of questions, but with all this confusing information I read, I get a bit unsure.
I had this printer never hooked it up, now my 1280 died and went to hook it up has a plug for a firewall but I don't have a place to put it on my computer do I really need this hooked up. Thanks for any help
Firewire and the Epson R1800 are kinda iffy. They claim it works, but there can be some complications from time to time. I would use a USB cable hookup.
Thank you that is what I wanted to hear, I have two c88 one for dura brite and one with cheap ink to print junk and info. But need to hook up this wide format. Have a roll of tranfer paper I need to use 13 Wide. Thanks a lot very helpful.
nic...right in that the c120 does not have a cis available yet...and because of the epson ruling..may not have in the near future.. There are systems for the c88 and I used that series..from the c80 thru the c88 and had no trouble with dye sub...did not due inkjet transfers...Have 2 1280s, a 1400 and okidata 5800 and a KM 2430 along with 2 c88s..one dye sub and one chromablast..I find the 1800 slower than the 1400..or so it seems. the c120 has 5 carts..2 black and one each of c, y and m...
which is better.. all is personal choice and uses..one answer does not fit all
nic...right in that the c120 does not have a cis available yet...and because of the epson ruling..may not have in the near future.. There are systems for the c88 and I used that series..from the c80 thru the c88 and had no trouble with dye sub...did not due inkjet transfers...Have 2 1280s, a 1400 and okidata 5800 and a KM 2430 along with 2 c88s..one dye sub and one chromablast..I find the 1800 slower than the 1400..or so it seems. the c120 has 5 carts..2 black and one each of c, y and m...
which is better.. all is personal choice and uses..one answer does not fit all
Thank you I had debated between the 1400 and the 1800 in terms of speed, but now it seems I better make sure I can find refillable cartridges for the printer I choose. It obviously will not be the 120.
"...did not due inkjet transfers..." ??? what is dye sub used for if not heat transfers? (assuming due=do)
"did not due inkjet transfers"..my error in spelling...meant to say 'did not do inkjet transfers'....meaning that I only used for sublimation which I think of differently than as an inkjet tranfer.. when using the term 'inkjet transfer', in my mind...only in my mind... I think of that as transfers using inkjet and other than dye sub ink.. confusing...yep...but that is my thinking...sorry for the mixup
ok. I see that now. and I actually agree, in the context you put it. I just did not glue it together that way. It puts in perspective the weight that sublimation gets versus a mere 'heat transfer', although both are executed via the heat transfer process. Thank you.
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