neato

This is one I'm seriously considering, but you just don't hear of too many people using them.

Any input? Are they solid? Do you like the gas lifters vs. springs?

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splathead

Neoto,

You may want to repost this in the heat press section.

As soon as I find out if I won the 16X20 press give-a-way , I am going to buy either a hotronix or phoenix.

Hix is my 2nd favorite though. You can't go wrong with it.

 

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neato

Thanks Splathead. But I'm actually asking about the Hix Screen Printing Press.

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Quote: Originally Posted by neato Thanks Splathead. But I'm actually asking about the Hix Screen Printing Press.

Hey neato, are you still looking for a press? You know I'm partial to the HIX (partly because we sell them but mostly because I used to print on 1 in my shop).

But, here are 2 selling points I wanted to remind you about....

1. All heads down operation
2. easy to use micros

They are 1 of the only all heads down printers for the money and the micros are real easy to use. Much easier than the joystick setup. One issue many printers don't realize about the micros with other presses is the off-contact.

With lots of other printing presses you have to use a wrench to adjust the off-contact. On the HIX presses, you only have to quickly twist 1 knob (by hand). It makes it real easy and quick.

I know this sounds like a solicitation (and that's a no-no) but i just figured I'd throw out some friendly info about the HIX press that maybe you didn't think about. Every press has pros and cons. With the HIX, the biggest Con is probably the price.

If you're still looking, good luck. I hope you get something you're happy with and it makes sense for your shop.

PS - checkout the Anatol manual presses too. I don't like that company, but their presses are great too.

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neato

Thanks Matt.

Why do you say that about the price on the Hix? From the pricing you've given me, they seem like a great value. In fact, it's hard to find a 6/6 press that even compares in price (except a Riley Hopkins or Caps)

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corradomatt

Huh, I guess I don't know my pricing. It seems like a lot of people who call looking for pricing are always asking for a discount!

I always thought that meant they were priced a little high.

Have a good weekend Phillip!

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BlueButton

I'll second Matt on the micros and off-contact. I bought my press from Westix, and have been really happy with it. I don't have a lot to compare it to, but everything is built extremely solid. I read all sorts of stuff about difficulties registering jobs, , but everything is really easy on the Hix. I can email close-up pics or a video of anything you'd like to see up close. Also, I haven't worked with springs, but the air cartridges work really nice and smooth.

Peace. . .

 

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macmiller

i wish santa would bring me one this year! my only beef is that the standard sized pallettes are smaller than on my workhorse, which i tend to fill up. other than that it's a great press.

 

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MBrhythm

I use a HIX 6/6 manual press that i bought second hand. Its an older one (around 8~10yrs). Since I've never used any other press, I can't really compare. But, I can tell you about mine.

The gas lifters are nice. Pros: smooth with no real jerking acting. If you let go of the screen it won't fly up and send your sque. and ink across the room. Cons: They need to be replaced after time. On cold mornings they are a little stiff.
The press: It moves fast. Very stable. I use side clamps for the screens. Always stays in reg. Micros are easy to use but sometimes slip if I don't lower the off-contact knob.

Over all. I'm happy with the press.

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