I know there have been past posts about the Xpress Screen making system but I guess I'm looking for some updates. If you use the system or know of anyone currently using it, I would really appreciate some input. I'm not sure if this is a good way to go or if I should just use the traditional screen making methods. Seems like it cuts a lot of prep time out but I'm concerned with the quality of the screens.
Im also keen to know a bit more. I dont think you can reclaim the screens at all, but it would be worth it if all goes well and you dont mess up with the artwork to begin with and get the process right. I was thinking of shipping one in, but obviously dont want to be sitting with something I cant use.
We have an XEF913 and have really enjoyed its simplicity and speed.
Can you reclaim screens? Well, they aren't traditional screens, so no you can't. We typically only keep a screen for a specific run, then peel off the material and trash it. Clean up is a breeze! And making another screen takes like 5 minutes.
We own one but haven't used it successfully. It does create the screen as advertise but our problem is we get a lot of pin wholing, etc. Our screens also broke down fast but could be due to the fact we were doing shirts in a garage (no air) and this material used for making screen is heat sensitive.
We've never actually found success with it but again it does create the screens well you just need to make sure there is NOT dusk, particles etc. that can cause pin wholing.
I have recently found an alterative idea thou that i've tried and got no pin wholing. I saw it on you tube a few months ago. It allows you to use a traditional screen and some vinyl.
NOTE: I do not own a us cutter and i don't sell them nor am i affiliated with the maker of the video it just caught my eye since i have a cutter and gave it a try. You don't need to own their cutter.
Actually, like I stated, we have an XEF913 (the larger unit) and a roll of the screen material and the screen frames. We are currently switching our business focus, and will soon have the unit for sale.
I liked the unit quite a bit for it's simplicity and function.
I have been looking at this equipment for over a year,i see they have made a new way to make screens. I'm looking still. I think it is a lot of money for the results, I have heard about. I talked to 3 shops that have it and only 1 was happy. ... JB
Actually, like I stated, we have an XEF913 (the larger unit) and a roll of the screen material and the screen frames. We are currently switching our business focus, and will soon have the unit for sale.
Mike, have you already sold your XEF913? I am searching for one. Thanks
We use those screens here too. I've never used a traditional screen printing method, so no clue what is different. I find that there are quite a few pinholes, but they are easy to fix with a little nail polish on the screen when you notice them. Xpress also selld some kind of power gun that easily gets them off the shirts.
Single color prints are fast to set up and a breeze to print. wintin a month or so I have been able to setup and print 50 shirts in about 30-45 min.
My main complaint is multi-color registration. Whenever I print something with an outline, especially text, I get MAJOR registration errors. I think this may be due to the fact that the screen is streched after exposure, rather than before like traditional printing.
Is any one else getting this same problem?
i have used it with some success but some of my screens have pins holes which can fixed with finger nail polish and also the screens break down kind of fast but they save alot time.
I have and Xpress Screen and I have to say that it really did the job for me. The only reason I don't use mine now is because I have moved on to more detailed and specialty printing. So I have had to adapt to tradition screen making. I did as many as 250 on 1 screen. I know that is not common and I wouldn't expect results like that consistently. But there is no reason why you can't run 50 -70 shirt runs all day.
Works for me also. I have used the system for about 7 years now. It does have limitations. Lots of pin holes. Not the best for print flash print with white. But I have done as many as 1,000 shirts on 1 screen for a left chest print.
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