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Old August 17th, 2005 Aug 17, 2005 3:49:45 PM -   #1 (permalink)
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i'll be using the magic mix or durabrite.

What about the hix hobby lite? any good or bad news about it?
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Default Re: C86 a good printer?

Should do just fine.

The main complaint with the Hobby Lite is, fairly predictably, the small printing area. Hix is a good brand and you shouldn't have any trouble with it as long as all you want to print are 8x10.5 sheets. Of course, you can always purcahse a 2nd press in the future for larger printing and keep the Hobby Lite as a backup or use it for small shirts, totes, etc.
 
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Default Re: C86 a good printer?

thank you. all i do is baby tee's with an image no bigger than 5". do you know if i need a program for my computer for the color to come out "true"?



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Should do just fine.

The main complaint with the Hobby Lite is, fairly predictably, the small printing area. Hix is a good brand and you shouldn't have any trouble with it as long as all you want to print are 8x10.5 sheets. Of course, you can always purcahse a 2nd press in the future for larger printing and keep the Hobby Lite as a backup or use it for small shirts, totes, etc.
 
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Default Re: C86 a good printer?

I'm happy with my C86, got no complains other than that the durabrite ink is kinda expensive
 
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Default Re: C86 a good printer?

c86 is what Im about to buy. Very affordable printer, and you can look around for somewhat good prices on ink. I myself just got a mighty press lite, 11x15 print area, press at 375.00.
 
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Default Re: C86 a good printer?

I'm new to the hobby also, and started with C86, and Hix Hobby Lite also. I have no complaints about the C86, it prints very nicely IMO. The only issue with the Hobby Lite I have, is that it is a bit difficult to get larger shirts lined up on the press, but if you are doing mostly baby clothes, you should have no issues at all.
 
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Default Re: C86 a good printer?

I use the hobby lite and the 86c printer with durabrite inks. They've both been working great so far.
 
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