Discuss the various aspects of heat pressed vinyl transfers. Popular and new types of vinyl media, suppliers, vinyl cutters /plotters, press times, quality, how to instructions and more can be found in this heat press sub forum.
I'm glad it sounds good I'm excited to educate people about it. Our 2nd booth in Long Beach will definitely be worth stopping by - I have been putting together the booth display, samples, marketing etc. for the last month and will be working the booth with a couple business owners (and t-shirtforum members) that own Versacamms
I'll plan to decorate all sorts of things that were described.
I did get your PM and am putting together some samples to mail.
I think it is important for people to understand the opportunities available with a DTG vs a Versacamm and other technologies for that matter when start up capital is limited.
thanks Josh,
sounds good. cant wait to see what this monster can do..
quick question..say I buy the versacamm.. and something goes wrong. is there a local tech in my area to help fix machine?? worried about down time..I'm located in the Central Coast. Monterey Bay Area.. about an 1hour away from San Jose, Ca..???? I know of course you prob have phone tech support. and lots you can guide me threw the phone.. but if that fails..do I ship the system out?? or does someone come to me??
sounds good. cant wait to see what this monster can do..
quick question..say I buy the versacamm.. and something goes wrong. is there a local tech in my area to help fix machine?? worried about down time..I'm located in the Central Coast. Monterey Bay Area.. about an 1hour away from San Jose, Ca..???? I know of course you prob have phone tech support. and lots you can guide me threw the phone.. but if that fails..do I ship the system out?? or does someone come to me??
Someone always comes to you. Roland has a network of technicians nationwide that handle ongoing on site support and initial install and training. The initial call would be routed through the dealer that you purchase from
Someone always comes to you. Roland has a network of technicians nationwide that handle ongoing on site support and initial install and training. The initial call would be routed through the dealer that you purchase from
ok.. thanks.. as for the DTG machines.. lots of them ..if machine goes down.. I gotta ship the unit back...via Freigt only.. no FEDEX. UPS .. etc.. only one machine so far that will come out my way.. .I know there is a fee from them to come to me. I also dont mind traveling to them if they are a few hours away.. thanks.
Hi Josh i got a question versacamm use a white ink or not? and if does it. that mean i got be worrie about clean the machine every day for dont got clog the lines or the printer head? and one more that is a printer and a cutter at the sme time right? and how much is the cost? Thanks.
Hi,
I am new to the forums and have just ordered a new Roland Versacam. I have seen a demo from Stahls on their imprintable vinyl and am curious as to availability of the vinyl from other sources as Stahls price seemed quite high.
peter
The versacamm does not print white ink, only c,y,m,k. You print on white vinyl or other substrates and thats how you get it.
I have used the roland htm and other printable materials, but recently tried some cad cut from Imprintables and was extremely impressed with it. Printed some samples and applied to some scrap pieces of material, washed a few times and no sign of cracking or fading, unlike the roland material which cracked after the first washing.
My versacamm has a bad head right now and when I get it repaired later this week I'll post some finished designs.
Hi Mike. hey one question more i do Embroidery right now and im thinking in buy one of the dgt printer orthe versacam because i would like do also some car sticker and stuff like that in the future but i trade to just do for now just t-shirts and all cain apparel so can u tell me how much time will take to print a desing and cutter just ready to set in a t-shirt (10 x12 inch), what cain tranfer paper i sould use for dark t-shirt and light, how much money i will spend in the desing with the paper and the ink per print in the size, also like how much is the cartiges per color ink, and how much can i be avalible to print? sorry i guess those are a lot questions. Thanks Robert.
Hi Mike. hey one question more i do Embroidery right now and im thinking in buy one of the dgt printer orthe versacam because i would like do also some car sticker and stuff like that in the future but i trade to just do for now just t-shirts and all cain apparel so can u tell me how much time will take to print a desing and cutter just ready to set in a t-shirt (10 x12 inch), what cain tranfer paper i sould use for dark t-shirt and light, how much money i will spend in the desing with the paper and the ink per print in the size, also like how much is the cartiges per color ink, and how much can i be avalible to print? sorry i guess those are a lot questions. Thanks Robert.
Beto,
Using the Roland sp-300, and Imprintables printable Opaque material, for a 10x12 print I would be at $7.20 ($.06/sq.inch). That's just for the print, not including the price of the t-shirt.
Printing on other material (roland htm or color print) would be about $3.75 per print. Keep in mind, if that is going to be a solid 10x12 print, it's going to have a semi heavy feel to it, especially with the htm material. I won't use the htm after seeing how well the opaque holds up, no comparison at all.
If you want a really nice soft feel, then dtg is the way to go.
If your planning on doing decals and stickers down the road then I would definately look at the versacamm. That's what I originally bought the versacamm for (decals) and have worked into other markets with it.
so Mike when u said $7.20 that is the price that i got charge or that is what i will spent in every prnt (10x12 print)? and when u taking about feel a semi heavy feel in the t-shirt and your post avobe how much the print cracks is that look too much the difference after the wash? plus is just the first wash? o im sorry i allmost forget how long you will take to print a t-shirt? thanks Robert.
so Mike when u said $7.20 that is the price that i got charge or that is what i will spent in every prnt (10x12 print)? and when u taking about feel a semi heavy feel in the t-shirt and your post avobe how much the print cracks is that look too much the difference after the wash? plus is just the first wash? o im sorry i allmost forget how long you will take to print a t-shirt? thanks Robert.
$7.20 is what I charge for them, your price may vary. I have yet to see the Imprintables material crack. It stretches with the material very nicely, just like Josh showed in one of his videos. The roland material, least my experience with it, cracked right away. I mean they were small cracks but they were there anyway. I washed both materials together (roland and imprintables)..
Time to print a shirt with dtg or time to print the 10x12 on the versacamm?
Time to print with versacamm? and i would like see how much will cost to me to print in versacamm because in dgt is vary also but in lights for a size (10x12) in a brother dgt is like $1.7dlls but of course brother dont print black garments, and i think the other that can print black garments is like around $5dlls.so i would like to know how much i will spent with the paper and the ink for versacamm?. Thanks.
Full Color for Fabric: The Versacamm Prints/Cuts Full Color Designs on heat transfer material that can be applied with a heat press to virtually any fabric - both light and dark colors as well.
Full Color for Other Items: The Versacamm Prints/Cuts Full Color Designs on a variety of pressure sensitive medias that allow application to a large variety of items (see below).
One/Two Color for Fabric: The Versacamm cuts just like a standard vinyl cutter for using with heat transfer vinyls that can be heat pressed to fabrics. (most commonly used for names, numbers and one or two color text based designs and logos)
Applique: The Versacamm cuts tackle twill material which can be sewn down to the garment with an embroidery machine. (this process is used for appliques and creating authentic numbering and lettering on jerseys - also used heavily in the collegiate market with frats and sororities)
What can you make with the Versacamm on the fabric side?
Items I can embellish with the 'right" print/cut material and the 'right' heat press: T-shirts, Hoodies/Fleece, Bags (all types), Performance Apparel, Umbrellas, portfolios, camping chairs, jackets, pants/jeans, hats, koozies, sneakers, luggage, cd cases, lunch bags, coolers, polos, neckties, seat cushions, leather/leatherette car interiors, robes, pillow cases, shorts, uniforms, golf bags, briefcases. Basically anything made of fabric that you can fit onto the press.
Other items that I can make with the Versacamm that don't involve a heat press? Roland has a book of media swatches that shows materials like calendered vinyl for signage of any type, material for windows, floor graphics, removable graphics, vehicle wraps, stickers, decals, posters, labeling, magnets, pop displays etc. etc. - you can also print directly onto banner material and certain canvas material for art prints.
What items can I not make with the Versacamm? Mugs, Pens, Pencils, Cups, Plates, Tiles - basically any item that this machine does: Imprintor Pad Printer
Keep in mind that you could also accomodate some of these items like mugs, tiles, and plates with sublimation as well.
If you have other questions just post them.....
Josh,
I am a new user to the forum and just posted a question that pertains to what you said. You stated the Versacam cuts tackle twill for Applique. Have you used this? Also, how do you create a sew disk. Is it with supplied software or a third party? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Jamie Wiesman
I am a new user to the forum and just posted a question that pertains to what you said. You stated the Versacam cuts tackle twill for Applique. Have you used this? Also, how do you create a sew disk. Is it with supplied software or a third party? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Jamie Wiesman
Hi Jamie
Welcome to the forum
The Versacamm will cut twill for applique - I have a customer in Pittsburgh that does this regularly. However cutting twill will create small fibers that can gravitate to the print heads, which requires special detail to cleaning to avoid drop out in your prints. The alternative would be to buy a GX-24 to accompany a Versacamm for $1500 to accomodate the twill cutting.
Either way....
You will need a third party software to create the sew disk. Twill Stitch Pro is one program that is available, however it is not bundled with the unit, because not everyone who purchases the Versacamm or GX-24 needs it - also many embroidery software programs already have this capability.
The Versacamm will cut twill for applique - I have a customer in Pittsburgh that does this regularly. However cutting twill will create small fibers that can gravitate to the print heads, which requires special detail to cleaning to avoid drop out in your prints. The alternative would be to buy a GX-24 to accompany a Versacamm for $1500 to accomodate the twill cutting.
Either way....
You will need a third party software to create the sew disk. Twill Stitch Pro is one program that is available, however it is not bundled with the unit, because not everyone who purchases the Versacamm or GX-24 needs it - also many embroidery software programs already have this capability.
Hi josh do u know where can a see in action the versacam in minnesota? if is any dealership here? st paul or minnespolis.thanks Robert
Re: Versacamm 
I'm excited to educate people about it. Our 2nd booth in Long Beach will definitely be worth stopping by - I have been putting together the booth display, samples, marketing etc. for the last month and will be working the booth with a couple business owners (and t-shirtforum members) that own Versacamms
