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justducky · September 7th, 2009

Haven't bought the printer yet. Thinking about the Epson 1400. That seems to be a forum favorite.

Now, about the ink! The posts are somewhat older, so I am asking you guys......Which ink do you like the best for making your own heat transfers?

Brand new here.....Haven't opened the heat press I already purchased.....gggg

Thanks,
justducky

vatshirt · 2 Weeks Ago

I'm in the same boat. Purchased a press and the two 1400 printers. One for dye sub and one for heat transfer. I haven't found a solid answer on the best inks to use for either system. It looks like just about every other category has a "best". Like the 1400 for printers, the 16x20 Hotronix Auto Open Clam and the Roland GX24 are all best in class.

Thanks!

justducky · 2 Weeks Ago

Hey....thanks for answering. I will let you know if I find anything out......We are trying the jetpro stretch transfer paper......in our first attempt, some ink ran in the wash. We used the ink that came with the printer.

Regards,
Debbie

mdcorral · 2 Weeks Ago

hi justducky,

does it comes with free heat transfer paper or something?

thanks,

mdc

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Originally Posted by justducky


	Haven't bought the printer yet. Thinking about the Epson 1400. That seems to be a forum favorite. Now, about the ink! The posts are somewhat older, so I am asking you guys......Which ink do you like the best for making your own heat transfers? Brand new here.....Haven't opened the heat press I already purchased.....gggg Thanks, justducky

justducky · 2 Weeks Ago

No, doesn't come with free paper. I did ask Josh at imprintables to send me some samples with my heat press and he did. That was the paper I used that ran in the wash. I bought the Maxx heat press.

baddjun1 · 2 Weeks Ago

Hi Debbie, the 1400 is a photo printer. The ink that comes with it is really just for photos. It can be modified to use pigment based inks which are not as bright but longer lasting for heat transfers.

Also, when you purchase the pigment inks, you should also get an icc ink profile to go with the ink. Try www.inkjetcarts.us for your ink supplies, they have excellent support and the lowest prices.

justducky · 2 Weeks Ago

Thanks for the heads up. We did purchase another ink from the company that you suggested, but didn't put it in the machine. It is the refillable ink cartridges. Will get them in and update. Thank You!
Debbie

PS...only did 4 shirts.....now we are scared....ggg

sandollar · 2 Weeks Ago

Thanks Vatshrit, Looks like I am getting into heat transfers just in time. I myself just got my 1400 but waiting to pick the right ink. I really don't want to use sawgrass as I have heard so many horror storys. I guest that not using sawgrass ink I won,t be doing true sublimation. So looking for ink for custom heat tranfers.
Thanks, Mike

chevette · 4 Days Ago

about how much should a person pay for a 15x15 heat press.

Nvr2Old · 4 Days Ago

Hi chevette,
Not sure how much you should pay for a heat press.
You might want to repost this in the "Heat presses - Equipment" category to see if someone can help you.

chevette · 3 Days Ago

Thank you, just getting use to the forum, so it seems I am all over the place. Thanks for directions.

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