Advice On Epson 4800 printer

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sirsean

Discussion Starter · Jul 23, 2010

I recently purchased some equipment that included an Epson 4800 printer with the FastRip software included.. Im currently using a heat press to press Plastisol transfers & regular heat transfers.. What advantage would this printer be to me when i began to get into
Screen printing with a 4 to 6 color shop, Verses me getting a smaller Epson printer with Blackmaxxx or somthing.. Thanks for any advice you guys can give.

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DAGuide

· #2 · Jul 24, 2010

1. Larger printable area (17" wide) compared to 13" wide area... so you don't have to piece multiple sheets of film.

2. Easier to use rolls of film with the built-in roll feed.

3. Use larger cartridges (110 ML or 220 ML) instead of either smaller cartridges (15 ML) or a bulk feed system.

4. You don't have spend additional money for a printer & RIP.

Hope this helps.

Mark

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sirsean

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jul 24, 2010

Thanks alot, i was hoping that i could use all 17 inches of the width, i didn't think many films width
would exceed more than 13 inches in width.. Im a Newbie headed towards screen printing. Thanks i was about
to sell it.

Thanks

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sirsean

Discussion Starter · #4 · Jul 24, 2010

I wonder if the fastRip software works like the MultiRip, maybe i can get the maximum use of the 4800 maybe add Sublimation along with the Dye based ink?

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DAGuide

· #5 · Jul 24, 2010

Sorry, FastRIP is like MultiRIP Film... which does only film positive. You are going to need the ICC profiles for the different dye sub substrates. MultiRIP Hybrid, which is a different product than MultiRIP Film, comes with these profiles built in it.

Hope this helps.

Mark

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