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Old October 4th, 2009 Oct 4, 2009 2:59:58 AM -   #1 (permalink)
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Hi

I'm thinking of adding t-shirt printing to my current business of mug printing.

I've trawled through lots of threads on here but would be really grateful of a few answers.

I have an Epson R800 printer which I believe is OK to print images for pressing to t-shirts providing special paper is used. Is this correct?

Do I need a cutter (craft robo?) to cut out the images for pressing?

And obviously I need a heat press!

Is there anything I have missed?
 
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Yes (sublimation ink)
 
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Ok so you print mugs then you must have sublimation ink. if you use sublimation on poly shirts you don't need to cut them only if you use tansfer paper or vinyl.
 
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Hi Uk Member,
My opinion, for what its worth is that if you want to produce tee-shirts then sub is ok but a little restrictive, and quite costly. You need polyester garments, and these must be light colours (preferably white). The R800 being only a4, means image can look lost on anything other than small garments.
I use sublimation for short run ceramics, metals, and unisub plastic. Craft robo, and a low cost A3 conventional inkjet transfer on dark or light transfer paper is, (a) cheaper (b) brighter and (c) more versatile with potential for full garment range. Coupled with a CISS ink kit Its a very good, entry level, option for garment decoration.
This craft cutter option also allows the use of garment films, for sports kits, corporate wear, etc.
Sub is great if used purely for photogift merchandise, but there are far better options.
Just my opinion and what works for us.
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Good post I have a Craft Robo also not yet got to grips with contour cutting any tips
 
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Hi again,
contour cutting is covered in the help files and method varies depending upon wether you are exporting from Corel Draw or using the Graphtec software alone. A god video on youtube:
One tip though is to initially, whilst practicing, print out your image on copier paper in a low res if necessary to conserve ink and instead of using the cutter substitute with the pen attachment to contour. This way you dont waste any costly transfer paper.
 
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good luck to you on this venture!
 
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