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Mr.T-Shirt · August 19th, 2008

I am starting up my t-shirt business and need some help on what equipment to buy.

Here is what I'm getting so far:
11x15 heat press not sure which brand yet
Epson 1280 printer.

I guess I need to know what transfer paper to use and what ink i need to buy.

Thanks,
Frank

Pizzabox · August 19th, 2008

where are you based?

Mr.T-Shirt · August 19th, 2008

I'm in ct do you know a local company I can buy from

pete219 · August 19th, 2008

[quote=Mr.T-Shirt;348262]I am starting up my t-shirt business and need some help on what equipment to buy.

Here is what I'm getting so far:
11x15 heat press not sure which brand yet
Epson 1280 printer.

I would try to buy the biggest heat press that you can afford and have space for. What type of budget are you working with?
I guess I need to know what transfer paper to use and what ink i need to buy.

Jet pro sof stretch for lights and Iron all dark or alpha gold seems to be the most recommended papers. You may want to consider buying samples of different papers to see which one YOU like!!
Im not sure how much the 1280 costs, but the epson 1400 is 199 after 100 mail in rebate. This a good deal, I paid the full amount when I purchased mine.

I use coastal's inks and I havent had a problem with the at all.. good ink!!!(pigment).
I hope this helps...

COEDS · August 19th, 2008

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Originally Posted by Mr.T-Shirt


	I am starting up my t-shirt business and need some help on what equipment to buy. Here is what I'm getting so far: 11x15 heat press not sure which brand yet Epson 1280 printer. I would try to buy the biggest heat press that you can afford and have space for. What type of budget are you working with? I guess I need to know what transfer paper to use and what ink i need to buy. Jet pro sof stretch for lights and Iron all dark or alpha gold seems to be the most recommended papers. You may want to consider buying samples of different papers to see which one YOU like!! Im not sure how much the 1280 costs, but the epson 1400 is 199 after 100 mail in rebate. This a good deal, I paid the full amount when I purchased mine. I use coastal's inks and I havent had a problem with the at all.. good ink!!!(pigment). I hope this helps...

Very sound advice. I would never buy less than a 15x15 press, but if the budget allows go bigger. I also suggest a name brand press annd no Ebay Junk .... JB

Mr.T-Shirt · August 20th, 2008

If I use an epson 1280 with ink tranfers will it give me a profesional quality shirt that i can sell.

also if I print the transfer can I feed it into my plotter to cut it out before i press it?

Thanks in advance for you help

proworlded · August 20th, 2008

Frank I think you will be very sorry that you didn't buy a 15x15 heat press. If you ever want to apply stock transfer designs (and you will) the 11x15 will be too small for many designs. The Epson printer will do a very nice job with their inks. The ClearSoft paper from Pro World performs real well with this printer.

queerrep · August 20th, 2008

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	also if I print the transfer can I feed it into my plotter to cut it out before i press it?

Yes as long as the transfer paper is 2-ply or you use a carrier sheet.

Mr.T-Shirt · August 20th, 2008

I think I'm going to go with a 15x15 press it seems like to the way to go. Where can I get a good press for around 400.

COEDS · August 20th, 2008

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	Yes as long as the transfer paper is 2-ply or you use a carrier sheet.

You will need a cutter that can contour cut to trim your transfers . I think inkjet transfers are great for certain types of garments, but I would not sell them to customers who don't have a understanding of the quality and overall durability. .... JB