Discuss the different brands and sizes of heat presses available on the market, including Hix, GeoKnight, Hotronix, and other smaller manufacturers. Topics include maintenance, selection, styles and more.
I just ordered the Mimaki GP-604D DTG. I noted that the printable area is up to 16.5 x 24 inches. So, I was thinking that my current 16x20 press would not do a good job pressing those oversized prints. Any recommendation for a 20 x 25 heat press from you guys and gals?
Oh that is interesting Byron I never thought about how people cure those prints with the larger print beds I will be interested in this larger press now, and keep an eye on this post to see how it turns out. What about a dryer?
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Thanks Bobbie Lee. One reason I did'nt go for the Kornit and "settled" for the Mimaki is that I did'nt want to use a conveyor dryer, (at the moment, at least). For a few piece order, it would not be economical to cure the shirts using a dryer, gas fed or not.
Oh boy, heat press prices increase exponentially when you go larger than 16 X 20. Not to mention weight and space.
Yeah, I know, I googled some and they costs more than 2,000 USD, 195 lbs shipping weight. I'm just unsure which is the best, with a reasonable price, good value-for-money. I don't want the china made press, 'coz I may have trouble with them later.
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Originally Posted by splathead
If you are talking about low numbers, you could always use your 16 x 20 and do the garment in sections! This is the cheap in me thinking.
I'm thinking that maybe I would get some "lines" on overlap portions of the pressed shirts if I do this. Not sure though, but I will surely resort to this process if I don't get a jumbo press in time.
Not sure what your space looks like, but just make sure you get all dimensions of this thing swung open. I assume you are going to need a good 5 feet wide and 3 feet deep space? Also this type of press can't be positioned flush against a wall due to the swing.
Jan, i bought that machine ( 16 x24 ) just to check it out & thought it would make doing sweat pants easyer.
The machine is ok its not built as good as a hix but all in all it does just what we needed it to do.
Mike
So, Mike, did you find that for the occasional larger press this was worth the $$?
I was thinking that for the larger flag, mat job it might be okay instead of spending the big bucks on the hix.
Jan
Jan ,i thought it was a good buy . I think that you will really enjoy it ( great on the larger items )
i do have a 15 x15 hix and the hix is made alittle better ,but for the money & if your just using it on large jobs this is a nice machine.
Mike
Byron, I recommend either the Hix or Knight, because of reputation, quality, and service availability. A good one is the Hix Swingman 25. It's 20 x 25, and a swingaway, so you're gonna need a garage to put it in, tho... It was designed to do tile sublimation, and has gobs of pressure available. One very nice feature is the compound lever system, takes very little arm force to make pressure. If you're doing a lot of shirts, that can be a big plus. 220volt, 4250watt, 135lbs on the table. Shipping wt. probably 150-ish. Don't know the $$$.
20 x 25 inch Jumbo Press, any recommendation? 
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