Discuss the different types of equipment needed for screen printing. Topics include manual screen printing presses, automatic presses, dryers, folding machines, starter kits and high end machines.
The challenger is geared more for printing 24/7 where as the gauntlet will do that, but at a higher maintenance cost. The gauntlet would be a more practical choice for a medium/small sized shop and a little easier to get around if it is your first auto.
I doubt the speed differences are that great, especially not big enough for you to notice or take advantage of unless your a master printer. They come with similar print options, although not exact, again, you probably wouldn't notice or miss the features that the challenger would have over the gauntlet. Try to find one with the most features as they are kind of like used cars and each has a different set of options. Research, research and then research some more. You'll find the right one if you look hard enough.
Last edited by alan802; July 27th, 2009 at 01:06 PM.
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We considered anatol when buying ours and the presses had lots of good features for less money, I was impressed and we were very close to buying one. I don't know what the used market is like for anatol and the technical service when buying a used anatol might be something to look into. They seem like they want to be the best in the industry and they have a good product, now they have to prove everything else.
Thank you Smalzstein and Alan. I hear a lot of good things about Anatol as you guys said. It has a lot of good features. I think if I have good maintenance support like M&R, I will be leaning towards Anatol.
Challenger or Gauntlet? 
